Donations to be used as a resource to support
the growth of women in HVACR careers
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization
dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air
conditioning and refrigeration trades, announced a $100,000 donation from Synchrony Bank at their
Women in HVACR Conference in October. With the generous donation,
the total endowment fund contributions reached $150,000 in 2024.
With a goal of reaching $1 million
to provide six scholarships to women in perpetuity, the fund was
created to ease the cost of education for women seeking careers in
the HVACR industry.
"Education is expensive, and we understand that," said
Lori Tschohl, president of Women in
HVACR. "The scholarship fund is at the heart of what Women in HVACR
stands for. Synchrony Bank's contribution, in addition to the other
donations, takes us one step closer to reaching our goal. HVACR is
such a rewarding industry, and these supporters help provide women
with the education and resources necessary for success."
Created in 2022 by Ruth King,
founder of Women in HVACR, the endowment fund has received
donations totaling $122,000 in 2022
and $65,000 in 2023.
"By investing in scholarships for women in trades like HVACR,
we're not only supporting individual career growth but also
strengthening the industry as a whole," said Curtis Howse, executive vice president and CEO,
Home & Auto, Synchrony. "Our partnership with Women in HVACR
aligns with Synchrony's commitment to expanding access to education
and supporting diversity in trade industries."
Women in HVACR accepts applications for scholarships through
June 1 each year. Recipients are
announced in September.
To learn more about the Women in HVACR Endowment fund or to
donate, visit https://www.womeninhvacr.org/endowment.
For more information about Women in HVACR,
visit https://www.womeninhvacr.org/.
About Women in HVACR
Since 2002, Women in HVACR has worked to increase the number of
women in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigerant
(HVACR) industry and empower women to succeed by providing members
with a variety of opportunities to network and develop a
professional environment through education and mentorship. The
1,200-member nonprofit organization holds a variety of regional and
national events each year and provides scholarship opportunities
for women who pursue careers within the HVACR industry, including
those who seek engineering and business degrees or a trade school
education. For more information about Women in HVACR,
visit https://www.womeninhvacr.org/.
Media Contact:
Heather Ripley
Ripley PR
865-977-1973
hripley@ripleypr.com
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