Duke Energy Kicks off Share the Warmth Campaign in the Carolinas
December 9, 2009
More than $3 million was contributed to 80 agencies in 2008-09
CHARLOTTE, NC – December 9, 2009 – As colder weather and the holidays approach, Duke Energy Carolinas is kicking off its annual Share the Warmth campaign to help people who need assistance paying for their winter heating bills.
In the 2008-09 campaign, Duke Energy contributed more than $3 million to Share the Warmth in the Carolinas, including:
- Customer contributions of almost $700,000.
- Matching funds from the Duke Energy Foundation. Duke Energy matches all customer contributions to the program up to $500,000.
- Funds from Duke Energy’s Bulk Power Marketing Group, working through the Foundation for the Carolinas and AdvanceSC.
We know many people in our service territory are still struggling in these economic times, and we’re hearing from local assistance agencies that the needs are greater than ever, said Brett Carter, president of Duke Energy Carolinas. Share the Warmth is an easy way for all of us to help our neighbors and friends who need it, because no one should be cold this winter or have to choose between a warm home and other necessities.
Share the Warmth began in 1985. Since then, Duke Energy and its customers have contributed in excess of $31 million to more than 80 local agencies in North Carolina and South Carolina. One hundred percent of the donated funds are given to local agencies for distribution to families and individuals. (A list of agencies is attached.)
In November, Duke Energy Carolinas included information in customer bills describing the Share the Warmth program and how to participate. All contributions are tax deductible and 100 percent of the contributions go directly to the participating agencies. Funds are provided through March, when the heating season ends.
Additional information on Share the Warmth and how to make a donation is available at http://www.duke-energy.com/community/programs/share-the-warmth.asp.
Customer contributions can be mailed to:
Share the Warmth Fund
The Duke Energy Foundation
PO Box 35469
Charlotte, NC 28254-3429
Duke Energy’s Carolinas operations include nuclear, coal-fired, natural gas and hydroelectric generation. That diverse fuel mix provides nearly 19,000 net megawatts of electricity to approximately 2.4 million electric customers in a 22,000-square-mile service area of North Carolina and South Carolina.
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) is a Fortune 500 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about the company is available on the Internet at: www.duke-energy.com.
Share the Warmth agencies
North Carolina
County Agency
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Alamance United Way of Alamance County North Carolina Inc.
Alexander Christian Crisis Center
Buncombe Interfaith Assistance Ministry, Inc.
Burke Burke United Christian Ministries Inc.
East Burke Christian Ministries
Cabarrus Cabarrus Cooperative Christian Ministry Inc.
Caldwell Caldwell County Yokefellow Inc.
South Caldwell Christian Ministries
Caswell Caswell County Parish Inc.
Catawba Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry Inc.
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry
The Salvation Army – Hickory
Cherokee Cherokee County Department of Social Services
Clay Clay County Department of Social Services
Cleveland Greater Cleveland Co. Baptist Association Inc.
Davidson The Salvation Army -Thomasville/Lexington
South Davidson Family Resource Center Inc.
Davie Davie County Department of Social Services
Durham Durham Co. Department of Social Services
Forsyth Crisis Control Ministry Inc.
Moravian Church in America Southern Province
Gaston Crisis Assistance Ministry of Christians and Jews
Graham Graham County Department of Social Services
Granville First Baptist Church of Creedmoor
Guilford Open Door Ministries of High Point Inc.
Greensboro Urban Ministry
Henderson Interfaith Assistance Ministry, Inc.
Iredell Mooresville Area Christian Mission Inc.
Harmony Ministerial Association
Jackson Jackson County Department of Social Services
Lincoln Christian Ministry of Lincoln County Inc.
East Lincoln Christian Ministry Inc.
Macon Macon County Care Network
McDowell Maxwell M. Corpening, Jr. Foundation
Mecklenburg Crisis Assistance Ministry
Matthews Help Center
Orange Inter-Faith Council for Social Services
Orange Congregations in Missions
Polk Thermal Belt Outreach Ministries
Randolph Randleman Friends Meeting
Rockingham Co-operative Christian Ministries
The Salvation Army – Reidsville
Rowan Rowan Helping Ministries
The Salvation
Army – Salisbury
Rutherford Yokefellow Service Center
Stanly Stanly Community Christian Ministry Inc.
Stokes The Salvation Army – Stokes County Service Unit
Surry The Salvation Army – Mount Airy
Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry Inc.
Swain Swain County Department of Social Services
Transylvania Transylvania Christian Ministry Inc.
Union Union Crisis Assistance Ministry Inc.
Wilkes Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission Inc.
Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry Inc.
Yadkin The Salvation Army – Yadkin County Service Unit
Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry Inc.
South Carolina
County Agency
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Abbeville United Christian Ministries of Abbeville
Anderson Anderson Interfaith Ministries Inc.
The Salvation Army – Anderson
Cherokee Iron City Ministries
Chester GRASP
The Salvation Army – Chester
Fairfield GRASP
Greenville Golden Strip Emergency Relief & Resource Agency
United Ministries
The Salvation Army – Greenville
Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources Inc. (SHARE)
Greer Relief and Resources Agency
Greenwood The Salvation Army – Greenwood
Lancaster HOPE in Lancaster Inc.
KARE
Laurens United Ministries of Clinton
Newberry Interfaith Community Services of Newberry County
Oconee Oconee A.I.D. Association
Pickens Clemson Community Care Inc.
United Christian Ministries
Spartanburg Greater Spartanburg Ministries Inc.
Total Ministries of Spartanburg County
Piedmont Community Actions Inc.
The Salvation Army – Spartanburg
Greer Relief and Resources Agency
Helping Hands Ministries of Woodruff Inc.
York Fort Mill Care Center Inc.
PATH Inc.
Clover Area Assistance Center Inc.
