Empowering Communities

Thousands of charities benefit from employee donations

October 15, 2020
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Mike Lewkowski donated to Wags 2 Wishes Animal Shelter because after adopting his dog, Zoey, he wanted to help other dogs find their forever home. 

Karen Lebron donateto Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center because she has been in situations when, growing up as a young adult, her family needed assistance and utilized agencies to survive.  

Each year, these ComEd employees and others – including those from operating companies across Exelon –participate in the Employee Giving Campaign. During the three-month campaign, employees are encouraged to donate to a charity of their choiceand Exelon will match 50 percent of their gifts to the United Way in their communities. 

In 2019, ComEd employees personally pledged more than $1.2 million to charities they cared aboutIn total, employees across all Exelon operating companies donated $9.11 million.    

Read more about Mike and Karen’s story and what other charities ComEd employees are supporting this year