News - Community Connections

PPG supports educational initiatives that boost community skill levels in manufacturing and information technology. The PPG Foundation has provided grants to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and the Painting & Decorating Contractors of America (PCA).

Discover how the Colorful Communities Project is a beacon of hope, illuminating communities. Explore PPG's commitment to positive change and community enrichment.

STREAM Global Innovations, a PPG Foundation partner, is an organization aimed at bridging the gap between education and career in low-income and underserved communities.

Junior Achievement provides access to key educational resources to pave a pathway of success for students in Latin America with PPG volunteers and leaders.

Discover how the PPG Foundation grant has transformed the Great Lakes Science Center with new, interactive chemistry labs for students.

PPG employee volunteers have come together to revitalize the Zhangjiagang White Cloud Primary School Houcheng branch. The school, once a public institution, had been unused and deteriorating for a number of years. It has been reconstructed this year and is now functioning as a school for the children of migrant workers.

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.

Discover how PPG Paints’ COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® program uses murals to inspire and revitalize neighborhoods globally.

Explore how PPG is advancing diversity in chemical science fields. Learn about our initiatives to foster inclusion and promote equality in the industry.

Discover how PPG's color expertise shapes classroom environments to enhance learning and engagement. Read insights from color psychology studies.

PPG staff and contractors from Uruguay and Brazil recently renovated three schools and learning facilities using dynamic colors, under the COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® initiative. This included the first-ever scheme in Uruguay, where 25 PPG and local volunteers updated Rincón de Todos, an institution that provides education, psychological assistance, and recreational activities for approximately 30 underserved children and teenagers.

Graduate students at University of California, Berkeley, find STEM success in classmates, labs, and instructors. A PPG Foundation grant enables first-year success through a new mentorship program, STEM*FYI.

Discover how PPG is brightening path for future STEM stars through empowering the next generation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Learn about Elizabeth Jankowski, the 2018 NMSC Scholarship recipient. Explore her journey and impact of PPG's commitment to supporting education.

Leila Hoffpauir attended the University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts where they earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Cinema and Media Studies. She completed valuable internships at The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. These experiences solidified their desire to work in television production.

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