Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. received a $25,000 grant from Xcel Energy and a $7,500 grant from The UPS Foundation.  The grants will fund JA’s work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy programs.

Xcel Energy invests in it’s local communities with grants, charitable contributions and volunteer time.  Through its focus area grants, they support nonprofit organizations like Junior Achievement that improve science, technology, engineering, economics and math education; improve and enhance the natural environment; help individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency; and that provide access to arts and culture.  In 2011, the company contributed $3.9 million in focus area grants to organizations across its eight-state service territory, which includes Colorado.  To learn more about Xcel Energy, visit www.xcelenergy.com.

Established in 1951, The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its backing clearly impacts social issues.  In support of this strategic approach, The UPS Foundation has identified the following focus areas for giving: nonprofit effectiveness  encouraging diversity, community safety and environmental sustainability.  In 2011, The UPS Foundation distributed more than $45.3 million worldwide through grants that benefit organizations or programs such as Junior Achievement.  For more information about The UPS Foundation, visit http://www.community.ups.com/UPS+Foundation.