Careers Charitable Events

The employees of Chelan PUD share a common determination to make life better in the Wenatchee Valley. We're a family of people who go to work everyday helping make a difference in our communty and the lives of others. It' fun to help other people, and here's just some of the projects near and dear to us.

Andrew York was struck by a drunk driver while working as a lineman for Chelan PUD. To honor Andrew’s memory, Chelan PUD, together with other local utilities and supporters, created the Andrew York Memorial Lineman Rodeo. Linemen from around the Northwest test their skills in competition at the annual rodeo which is dedicated to increasing public awareness about the senseless deaths and injuries caused by impaired driving.

Chelan PUD employees and customers help low-income families pay their electric bills by donating to our Helping Hand program. Helping Hand funds are managed by the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council.

Chelan PUD employees open their hearts and wallets each year during the United Way campaign. We care deeply about our community and generously donated $37,245 in 2009 to support United Way charities in our community.

America's largest day of doing good, Make a Difference Day, is the fourth Saturday in October. On the nation's largest single day of volunteerism, Chelan PUD employees join more than 3 million people who turn out to help thousands of others.

Cancer touches many lives and Chelan PUD employees join in an annual fun-filled overnight event to celebrate survivors and raise money for research and other programs for the American Cancer Society. Leading up to the event we host bake sales, golf tournaments and other events to raise thousands of dollars for this vital cause.

In honor of a former employee who started the practice of providing holiday food baskets and a visit from Santa for needy families, Chelan PUD continues the tradition by raising money with a charity golf tournament and an annual appeal to employees.

With clean, renewable hydropower as our primary product, Chelan PUD takes its environmental stewardship responsibilities seriously and is committed to sustainable operation.