Duke Energy donates $50,000 to Peace Outreach Program
October 31, 2016
Local students greeted by Duke staff at performance
The Peace Center has received a $50,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to sponsor the 2016-2017 Youth Performance Series, which is part of the Peace Outreach Program (POP!).
On the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 26, Duke Energy staff members were on hand to greet local 3rd – 6th grade students attending Bill Blagg’s The Science of Magic. Duke Energy’s South Carolina president, Clark Gillespy, presented a check to Staci Koonce, the Peace Center’s vice president of education and community engagement.
“Our philanthropic investments in education span the kindergarten-to- career spectrum and are central to our charitable investments,” Gillespy said. “Our children are the future leaders of our communities, and it is imperative that we contribute to their success. Supporting the Peace Outreach Program is a great opportunity to do just that.”
The Duke Energy Foundation grant will help fund scholarship tickets to performances for students who might not otherwise have access to the arts.
About the Duke Energy Foundation:
The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to address the needs of the communities where its customers live and work. In 2015, the foundation provided more than $30 million in charitable gifts. The foundation’s education focus spans kindergarten to career, particularly science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), early childhood literacy and workforce development. It also supports the environment and community impact initiatives, including arts and culture.
Duke Energy employees and retirees actively contribute to their communities as volunteers and leaders at a wide variety of nonprofit organizations. Duke Energy is committed to building on its legacy of community service. For more information, visit http://www.duke-energy.com/foundation.
About the Peace Outreach Program (POP!):
Arts education is integral to the Peace Center’s mission. POP! offers a rich and memorable arts experience to more than 56,000 parents, students and teachers annually through educational performances, workshops, master classes and more. The live theatrical productions in the Youth Performance Series are designed to coincide with curriculum for targeted grade levels. The current season features 80 performances of 18 shows.
For more information about the Peace Outreach Program, visit www.peacecenter.org.
