News Releases - 2020

Educational technology grant provides 50 laptops in collaboration with Community Foundation of Greene County

PITTSBURGH, December 17, 2020 – As Greene County students continue to grapple with school closures and other challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, technology is playing a critical role. However, students who lack adequate technology face the risk of falling behind.

Working in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greene County, CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) recently provided a $15,000 technology grant to West Greene School District. The funds were used to purchase 50 Chromebooks, helping ensure that students will be able to complete their assignments without interruption whether or not schools remain open.

“West Greene School District had to act swiftly in closing the technology gap among its learners when COVID-19 struck in March,” states Eric Gaydos, the district’s Academic Director.  He added, “Pushing our technology inventory to the limit, we identified the necessity of incorporating fresh technology into our technology cycle in order to create a sustainable 1:1 initiative for our learners for years to come.”

“We’ve been in regular communication with our community foundation partners since the outbreak of the pandemic regarding the needs they are seeing in the local community,” said CNX Vice President of External Relations, Brian Aiello. “It’s an evolving situation and the technology is not always available to respond suddenly, especially for families who face financial hardship. CNX is pleased to be able to lend a helping hand.”

Since the current school year began, technology needs have continued to shift leaving many students without the capabilities to keep up with classmates. For the fall semester, West Greene has offered a hybrid of remote and in-person schooling, with students having the choice between the two. “When we have to go virtual, it stretches resources across the board,” said Gaydos. “But we’re also trying to make strategic decisions for the future of our students.”

Rather than act as a temporary rental, these particular laptops will be assigned to a group of 7th grade students who will keep them until they graduate. “Technology changes rapidly.  If you are not flexible and do not have a long-term refreshment plan of technology integration, you will fall behind rather quickly with the newest technology trends and remain relevant in the educational realm,” said Bob Ward, IT Director of West Greene School District. “We want to ensure our students are using technology that is currently being utilized in new and emerging industries within our community.”

CNX also recently extended grants totaling $20,000 to McGuffey, Trinity, Washington, Kiski Area and New Kensington school districts. These grants are the second investment from CNX this year in response to COVID-19. In April, the company announced a gift benefitting food banks and senior services in Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties. In total, CNX has dedicated over $70,000 and 200 service hours to help our communities in need during the COVID crisis.

About CNX Resources Corporation
CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) is one of the largest independent natural gas exploration, development and production companies, with operations centered in the major shale formations of the Appalachian basin. With the benefit of a more than 150-year legacy and a substantial asset base amassed over many generations, the company deploys an organic growth strategy focused on responsibly developing its resources in order to create long term value for its shareholders, employees and the communities where it operates. As of December 31, 2019, CNX had 8.43 trillion cubic feet equivalent of proved natural gas reserves. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor's Midcap 400 Index. Additional information may be found at www.cnx.com.

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Brian Aiello (724) 485-3078
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