Energy Northwest Employees Continue 45-Year Tradition of Supporting Local Head Start

Santa and Mrs. Claus hand a gift to a child
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit a Benton Franklin Head Start classroom to deliver gifts.

Energy Northwest employees partnered with Benton Franklin Head Start during the holiday season to provide gifts for more than 350 children in the Tri-Cities area. This season marked the 45th consecutive year employees have participated in this tradition. 

Gifts collected by employees were delivered to Head Start classrooms across Tri-Cities on Dec. 18, just days before Christmas. Energy Northwest CEO Bob Schuetz, along with many employees and other volunteers, dressed as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and festive elves to bring gifts and holiday cheer to every classroom they visited. 

For many employees, this annual event is a highlight of the season - a chance to support others and give back in a meaningful way.  Energy Northwest is proud of its employees and their ongoing commitment to giving back to the community. The organization looks forward to continuing this tradition for a 46th year when Santa returns to Head Start classes next December.