Duke Energy awards $30,000 to the Peace Center’s Peace Passport Field Trip Series
February 26, 2020
The Peace Center has received a $30,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation in support of the 2019-2020 Peace Passport Field Trip Series, one of the Peace Center’s Community Impact initiatives.
On the morning of Thursday, Feb. 6, Duke Energy Stakeholder Manager Amanda Dow and Government and Community Relations District Manager Linda Hannon presented a check on stage to the Peace Center’s Vice President of Community Impact, Larisa Gelman, just before a performance of Homer’s The Odyssey.
“The arts have the power to enhance community vitality and provide a tremendous value to communities,” said Hannon. “This is why Duke Energy invests in arts outreach programs like those provided by the Peace Center that provide access to and encourage an appreciation of the arts and culture.”
The 2019-2020 Peace Passport Field Trip Series is expected to welcome more than 20,000 students to 44 performances of 16 shows. The series inspires students through productions on the stage, while helping teachers directly connect the experience back to the classroom through free curriculum resource guides, student worksheets and professional development opportunities.
Grant funds like the gift from Duke Energy support scholarship tickets for Title I schools, and the Peace Center has already distributed 5,300 scholarship tickets this season.
About the Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to address the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation contributes more than $30 million annually in charitable gifts. More information about the Duke Energy Foundation and its Powerful Communities program can be found at duke-energy.com/foundation.
About the Peace Center
The Peace Center is a nationally recognized artistic and cultural destination located in Greenville, S.C. Situated along the Reedy River in the heart of downtown, its multifaceted, six-acre campus is the region’s center for art, culture, entertainment and engagement. From programs featuring world-class artists in music, theater, and dance, to enriching educational experiences, and everyday encounters with the arts, the Peace Center hosts hundreds of events every year and welcomes thousands of guests to its riverfront campus every day. For more information, visit peacecenter.org.
