INDIANA – The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded shareholder-funded grants to South Central Indiana organizations that help Hoosiers with essential needs, such as food, mental health, and housing. This includes grants for nonprofits in Bartholomew, Crawford, Fayette, Lawrence, Monroe, and Orange counties.
Duke Energy regularly works with nonprofits across its service territory to help ensure Indiana’s communities continue to thrive. Many Hoosier families turn to these nonprofits for assistance when they’re struggling.
The following nonprofits received grants through this round of funding.
- Lifetime Resources, serving Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland counties– $11,000 for transportation, which helps people maintain their independence and remain active
- Aging and Community Services of South Central Indiana – Thrive Alliance, Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings counties – $10,000 to expand its Adult Guardianship Program
- PCS Counseling, serving Bartholomew, Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Harrison, Orange, and Washington counties – $20,000 to expand access to essential mental health and addiction services for individuals and families who are uninsured or underinsured
- Hoosier Uplands, serving Lawrence, Orange, and Washington counties – $9,000 to support individuals and families facing temporary hardship by providing direct assistance with essential household expenses
- LifeStream Services, Fayette County – $9,000 will be used to increase meals served at congregate meal sites, as well as reduce current home-delivered meal waiting lists
- South Central Community Action Program, serving Brown, Monroe, Morgan, and Owen counties– $30,000to provide micro grants to help with childcare arrears, housing stability, and legal fees
In total, the Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $300,000 to help limited-income Hoosiers and underserved older adults across its Indiana service territory.
“These organizations are consistently there for Hoosiers when hardships arise,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. “We’re grateful to collaborate with them and boost their positive impact on our local communities.”
