Duke Energy Foundation provides $300,000 in grants to support organizations serving older South Carolinians
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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), through the Duke Energy Foundation, is providing $300,000 in grants to 32 organizations across South Carolina to expand housing, nutrition and other essential services for older residents, with individual grants up to $20,000.
According to Duke Energy, the senior-focused funding, including this round, totals $870,000 since 2022 and represents the fifth consecutive year of support for South Carolina nonprofits serving older adults. The Foundation, funded by Duke Energy shareholders, provides more than $30 million in philanthropic support annually in the company’s service areas.
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- Funding supports more than 30 organizations with grants up to
$20,000 - Grants are a continuation of assistance to senior programs, with
$870,000
Our view: "With more than 1 million people in
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- Joann Delong, United Way of Greater Hartsville Executive Director: "As I prepare to conclude my time as executive director of United Way of
Greater Hartsville , I am especially grateful for partnerships like the one we share with Duke Energy. This generous$20,000 - Gail Wilson, Sumter Senior Services Executive Director: "As food insecurity, financial insecurity and isolation continue to be critical issues for older adults in our communities, this grant will continue to assist us in enhancing our services to the seniors of
Sumter County . It will allow us to continue removing clients from our waiting list and placing them into active service with nutritious daily meals. Furthermore, it allows seniors attending our centers to explore the community they helped build through trips and outings, to fellowship with their peers, and to prevent dangerous isolation. Sumter Senior Services is grateful to Duke Energy Foundation for their continued support." - Kelley Ezell, Upstate Family Resource Center Executive Director: "At Upstate Family Resource Center, we believe every senior deserves the opportunity to age with dignity, stability and hope. Thanks to the Duke Energy Foundation, we can expand personalized resource navigation and essential support that help low-income seniors overcome challenges, maintain their independence, and remain active members of the community they call home. Everyone needs a helping hand at some point in life, and this grant allows us to be that helping hand for our senior neighbors when they need it most."
- Laurie Ashley, Meals on Wheels-Anderson Executive Director: "Meals on Wheels -
Anderson is grateful for the$15,000 Anderson County with vital, nutritious meals and human interactions with friendly delivery drivers, allowing them to age in place with the dignity they deserve." - Sel Hemingway, Caring and Sharing Assistant Director: "This funding could not have been more timely. Due to the success of our temporary ramp program, the demand has been high and our budget to acquire additional ramps had been depleted. These funds will allow us to provide immediate accessibility to those on our waiting list. We cannot thank the Duke Energy Foundation enough for your continued support of Caring and Sharing."
- Jake Beaty, Rebuild Upstate CEO: "Rebuild Upstate is honored to have the opportunity to invest funding from the Duke Energy Foundation grant into repairing the homes of low-income, older adults in our community. These critical funds will help us ensure our older adult neighbors can safely age-in-place at home by building accessibility ramps or installing grab bars for bathrooms at their residence. These repairs prevent accidents and promote dignity and independence. We're grateful for Duke Energy's community partnership."
Where the money goes: The grants have been awarded to 32 organizations that address and support essential services for senior citizens.
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These grants mark the fifth consecutive year the Duke Energy Foundation has provided funding to
Customers who need the services provided by these organizations also might have challenges funding other household needs, including their electricity bill. To learn more about programs and information that can assist families to manage their energy bills when times are tough, visit duke-energy.com/SummerSolutions.
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