Duke Energy Ohio President Lynn J. Good | Duke Energy Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio President Lynn J. Good | Duke Energy Ohio
Duke Energy's South Carolina employees have directed $50,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations as part of the company's celebration of Black History Month. Nearly 4,000 employees were involved in nominating nonprofits within the state, resulting in five organizations each receiving a $10,000 grant.
Tim Pearson, Duke Energy’s South Carolina president, stated, “We reached out to the men and women who represent Duke Energy in South Carolina every day to see what nonprofits in their communities they wanted to receive grant funding from the Duke Energy Foundation. These organizations were chosen from their nominations, and we hope these funds will be helpful for them as they work to support our friends and neighbors.”
The recipients of the grants include Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area, Calvary Children’s Home, Fostering Faithfully, Greer Relief and Resource Agency, and A Father’s Way. Each organization serves different counties across South Carolina.
Caroline Robertson, executive director of Greer Relief, expressed gratitude by saying, “At Greer Relief, our mission is to eliminate poverty and help neighbors overcome barriers to success, and this generous support will allow us to continue providing critical resources and programs to underserved communities. We are deeply grateful to the Duke Energy employees who nominated us and to the Duke Energy Foundation for investing in the well-being and empowerment of our neighbors.”
Neal L. Zimmerman Jr., executive director of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area added appreciation for Duke Energy's involvement: “We appreciate great partners like Duke Energy for understanding the importance of developing our youth and for helping us empower them to reach their full potential.”
The Duke Energy Foundation supports community needs with over $30 million annually funded by shareholders. Meanwhile, Duke Energy itself is one of America's largest energy holding companies serving millions across several states with both electric and natural gas utilities.
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