- A total of 15 local nonprofit organizations received
disaster relief
ST.
PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Foundation announced $350,000 in donations to statewide and local
nonprofit organizations that serve areas impacted by Hurricane
Helene.
In collaboration with local leaders, organizations were
identified that can get supplies and support to those who need it
most.
"We are committed to rebuilding together and restoring the
vitality of the communities we serve," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state
president. "It's a privilege to support our nonprofit partners that
are providing critical support in these areas."
Three organizations in Florida
received Foundation funds to help organize and distribute critical
resources materials across the state:
- Volunteer Florida $100,000
- Feeding Florida $100,000
- Florida Council on Aging
$50,000
"We are seeing the effects of Hurricane Helene felt across the
state, especially for those who have lost everything and now face
the challenge of starting over," said Robin
Safley, Feeding Florida CEO. "Duke Energy's commitment to
helping these families is incredible. We appreciate their generous
support in getting much needed food and resources to neighbors
displaced by the storm."
Additionally, Duke Energy Florida worked with leaders in the Big
Bend, Nature Coast, and Tampa Bay
areas to identify those community organizations that are present
and making a difference to provide additional funding for needed
supplies. Those organizations are:
- Alumni Association of the Wedgeworth Leadership Institute
- Capital Area Community Action Agency
- Madison County Strong Long Term Recover Group
- Suwanee River Economic Council
- United Way of North Central Florida
- United Way of Marion
County
- United Way Lake & Sumter Counties
- United Way of Citrus
County
- United Way of Hernando
County
- 211 Tampa Bay Cares
- United Way of Pasco
County
- United Way Suncoast
"On behalf of 211 Tampa Bay Cares, I want to extend our deepest
gratitude to the Duke Energy Foundation for their generous gift. In
the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we will definitely see a
significant rise in calls from individuals, families, and seniors
seeking information on where to turn for help with housing, food,
insurance, and legal assistance as well as many other community's
needs as they recover from the storm's impact," said Micki Thompson, 211 Tampa Bay Cares president.
"This support from Duke Energy enables us to respond quickly and
effectively to the needs of our community during this critical
time."
In total, the company and its Foundation have committed
$1 million throughout its territories
to help nonprofits stand up their short- and long-term response
efforts.
Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation
provides more than $30 million
annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities
where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded
by Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary
of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying
electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial
customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in
Florida.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150
company headquartered in Charlotte,
N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.
The company's electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in
North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio
and Kentucky, and collectively own
54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities
serve 1.7 million customers in North
Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition,
keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the
forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions
from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions
from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in
major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including
expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and
nuclear.
More information is available at duke-energy.com and the
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