PPG and PPG Foundation financially support global local organizations focusing on education and community sustainability. Our workforce volunteers. Our employees are frequently in classrooms, playgrounds, hospitals. They do more than paint, they inspire students and energize communities.

Explore Latin American Colorful Communities projects undertaken by PPG in 2019. Colorful Communities® is a global initiative by PPG that aims to beautify and revitalize communities around the world. The program partners with multiple charities around the world, each of which represents an important community resource or provides a vital social service and has demonstrated a need for a beautifying and brightening refresh.

Samuel Roman, the head of Luis Muñoz Marín Dual Language Academy in Cleveland, Ohio, stated that creativity requires bravery. Over 40 local PPG employees participated in a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project at the school, demonstrating both bravery and creativity through the application of new colors and the creation of vibrant murals.

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PPG's Specialty Coatings and Materials business provides value to people worldwide daily. It aids in preventing passport and ID card fraud, produces vibrant images on TVs and smartphones, and more. The products and materials we offer are designed to safeguard and enhance your world, now and in the future.

This summer, severe floods hit Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Among those affected were PPG employees, many of whom lost personal belongings and property. The floods also damaged several PPG sites, including the Automotive OEM and Refinish facilities in Wuppertal and Hilden, Germany, the Architectural Coatings office in Hasselt, Belgium, and various communities in the Netherlands.

On January 23, 2025, over 100 PPG leaders completed the first COLORFUL COMMUNIITES® 10 Year Flagship project in Fort Lauderdale Florida, USA.

Discover how PPG Industries AI is driving innovation at our STEM summer camp. Students explore the future of Artificial Intelligence, learning about PPG AI and its impact on our unique program.

From keeping up with the rapidly evolving automation trends to maintaining a close connection with customers, Maria Lamorey turns everything she learns into advantages for our products.

Explore Latin American Colorful Communities projects undertaken by PPG in 2021. Colorful Communities® is a global initiative by PPG that aims to beautify and revitalize communities around the world. The program partners with multiple charities around the world, each of which represents an important community resource or provides a vital social service and has demonstrated a need for a beautifying and brightening refresh.

Explore Colorful Communities projects undertaken by PPG in the United States and Canada in 2016. Colorful Communities® is a global initiative by PPG that aims to beautify and revitalize communities around the world. The program partners with multiple charities around the world, each of which represents an important community resource or provides a vital social service and has demonstrated a need for a beautifying and brightening refresh.

The Community Engagement Framework is a tool we use for directing our outreach efforts. It was created together with PPG's Sustainability Committee. The framework provides a set of suggested actions for facilities and sites to carry out for community engagement.

Explore PPG's Colorful Communities projects in Asia-Pacific. Transforming community assets from schools to hospitals, and beyond.

Color is functional. It can change people's perceptions and feelings about their environment and experiences. A dull classroom can be a learning platform for students. A sterile hospital ward can become a source of comfort for patients. A gloomy orphanage can turn into a pleasant home.

Explore Colorful Communities projects undertaken by PPG in the United States and Canada in 2020. Colorful Communities® is a global initiative by PPG that aims to beautify and revitalize communities around the world. The program partners with multiple charities around the world, each of which represents an important community resource or provides a vital social service and has demonstrated a need for a beautifying and brightening refresh.

Explore Latin American Colorful Communities projects undertaken by PPG in 2015. Colorful Communities® is a global initiative by PPG that aims to beautify and revitalize communities around the world. The program partners with multiple charities around the world, each of which represents an important community resource or provides a vital social service and has demonstrated a need for a beautifying and brightening refresh.

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WorldSkills Lyon 2024, the world’s largest vocational skills competition took place September 10-15. As a Gold Sponsor of the event, PPG helped shine a spotlight on the importance of skilled trades, while visitors witnessed 1,400 talented young professionals from nearly 70 countries showcase their expertise across more than 60 skills categories. The event brought together the best in global talent, marking a vibrant celebration of craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainable solutions.

Meet Megan Rinehart, a 2019 PPG Foundation Scholarship Recipient. Learn about her journey, achievements, and the impact of the scholarship on her education.