The Duke Energy Foundation has announced it will provide $55,000 in rapid response grants to 21 nonprofits and community agencies across Indiana. The funding aims to help communities manage the effects of Winter Storm Fern, which is bringing severe weather and cold temperatures to the region.
Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana, stated, “While our crews work out in the field, we want to make sure our fellow first responders and community support systems are also cared for. We’re glad to be able to support organizations across the state that are doing great work for Indiana’s communities every day, and particularly during this storm.”
The grants are funded by Duke Energy shareholders and will be distributed among organizations in several counties. Recipients include local emergency management agencies, shelters, and nonprofit groups such as Bartholomew Emergency Management Agency, Brown County YMCA, Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana, Salvation Army – Princeton, Good Samaritan Network, United Way of Huntington County, Lafayette Urban Ministry (which received $5,000), and others. The funds will support efforts like warming shelters and providing emergency supplies.
Residents seeking shelter or disaster relief services can use the American Red Cross Emergency app. Sponsored by the Duke Energy Foundation, this app provides emergency checklists, maps of open shelters, and tools for monitoring weather alerts.
The Duke Energy Foundation distributes over $30 million annually in philanthropic support to communities served by Duke Energy customers. The foundation is supported by company shareholders.
Duke Energy Indiana is a subsidiary of Duke Energy and serves about 920,000 customers with approximately 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity over a 23,000-square-mile area. This makes it the largest electric supplier in Indiana.
For more information or assistance related to this initiative or storm impacts, contact Tina Noel at 800-559-3853.
