PLAINFIELD – 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Bottom line: 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 – $30,000 to provide microgrants to help with childcare arrears, housing stability, and legal fees
Zoom in: 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.
Our view:
“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.”
Duke Energy Indiana
Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 6,800 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 930,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana’s largest electric supplier.
Duke Energy Foundation
Duke Energy Foundation provides nearly $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.
