The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $55,000 in rapid response grants to 21 nonprofit organizations and community agencies across Indiana. The funding aims to help local communities address needs such as heated shelters, emergency supplies, and blankets as Winter Storm Fern brings severe weather to parts of the state this weekend and into next week.
Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana, stated, “While our crews are working on the ground, we want to make sure that our emergency services partners and community support systems are also being taken care of. We are pleased to be able to support organizations throughout the state that do great work in Indiana communities every day, especially during this storm.”
Shareholder-funded grants will be distributed among a range of local organizations including county emergency management agencies, homeless coalitions, and service providers. Each recipient will use the funds to reinforce efforts related to cold weather needs in their respective areas.
The American Red Cross Emergency app—sponsored by the Duke Energy Foundation—provides resources for those seeking shelter or disaster relief services. The app includes emergency checklists, maps of open shelters, and tools for monitoring weather alerts across multiple locations.
The Duke Energy Foundation supports philanthropic initiatives with more than $30 million annually focused on meeting the needs of communities served by Duke Energy customers. Funding comes from Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy Indiana is a subsidiary of Duke Energy and provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 920,000 customers across a 23,000-square-mile service area. This makes it the largest electricity provider in Indiana.
