Urban Connection Issue 2 Urban Connection 2018 | Page 10

Ameren celebrates 100th anniversary of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis with $1 million donation ST. LOUIS (March 23, 2018) – Ameren Corporation is donating $1 million to the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (Urban League) to support its work to strengthen communities and bolster the region as a better and brighter place to live and work. The gift will be formally announced by Ameren Illinois Chairman and President Richard Mark during the Urban League’s centennial gala and dinner on Saturday, March 24. “Ameren’s continued support and generous dona- tion will assist the Urban League in being a cata- lyst for social change through advocacy, coalition building, and program services throughout the bi-state region,” said Michael McMillan, president and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. “We are grateful for a corporate partner such as Ameren that understands and supports o