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Duke Energy Foundation awards emergency grants to support severe weather recovery in Ohio and Kentucky

  • The Duke Energy Foundation awarded emergency grants to local nonprofits in response to severe storms causing damage, power outages, & fallen trees across Ohio & Kentucky.
  • Freestore Foodbank received $75,000 to provide food, water, & necessities to impacted communities.
  • American Red Cross received $15,000 to support shelter operations & disaster recovery efforts.
  • Matthew 25: Ministries received $10,000 to distribute disaster relief supplies, hygiene kits, & cleaning products.
  • Over 180,000 Duke Energy customers in Ohio & Kentucky experienced power outages at the storm's peak.
  • Duke Energy crews are actively working to restore power while the Foundation's grants address community needs beyond electricity.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation distributes nearly $30 million annually in philanthropic support funded by Duke Energy shareholders.
  • Duke Energy serves 8.7 million electric customers & 1.6 million natural gas customers across multiple states.