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The Duke Energy Foundation awarded shareholder-funded grants to north central Indiana organizations that help Hoosiers with essential needs such as food and transportation. This includes grants for nonprofits in Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami, Tipton and Wabash 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 serving Howard and Tipton counties received grants during this round of funding:
- Food Finders Food Bank, serving Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami and Tipton counties – $10,000 for mobile food pantries
- Samaritan Caregivers Inc., Howard County – $6,000 to provide 12 months of groceries for low-income seniors living independently
In total, the Duke Energy Foundation is providing 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, Duke Energy Indiana. “We’re grateful to collaborate with them and boost their positive impact on our local communities.”
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 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.