Month: May 2023

American Red Cross and community relief groups will receive funds from the Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions

PLAINFIELD, Ind., May 4, 2023 /3BL Media/ – The Duke Energy Foundation is giving $120,000 in grants to Indiana non-profit organizations that have responded to the severe damage from the March 31-April 1 violent storm and tornadoes.

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy dedicated to renewables, is also contributing $25,000 to a west central Indiana community where it operates.

“Severe weather can be devasting for a community,” said Duke Energy Indiana President Stan Pinegar. “It happens with little warning but can have long-term effects. Cleanup and restoration from the recent storms will take months, but these are strong communities that will rebound. This is a time of great need, and these organizations are delivering a critical service.”

The grants are going to:

Red Cross of Evansville, for relief in Sullivan, Johnson, Morgan and Monroe counties – $50,000
The Red Cross has delivered general relief, including shelters, mobile feeding operations, mental health counseling and funds for those whose homes were destroyed or are uninhabitable and who need assistance with alternative housing.Wabash Community Foundation – $25,000
The Wabash Community Foundation has created an emergency and disaster relief fund to support recovery and relief efforts in Sullivan County. The fund provides an avenue for those wishing to contribute and will support immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts for those affected by the storms in Sullivan County.Salvation Army of Sullivan County  –  $20,000
The Salvation Army has delivered meals to more than 1,200 individuals affected by the storm, and the organization needs to replenish its food and basic supplies such as blankets and pillows.Churches in Mission in Morgan County – $10,000
The Martinsville organization is providing hot meals, short-term hotel stays, rent and utility assistance services to residents in need.Community Service Center of Morgan County – WellSpring Center – $10,000
The nine-unit homeless shelter serving Martinsville and Morgan County needs to replenish its food pantry and respond to a request for food that has dramatically increased since the storm.Our Father Arms Food Pantry in Sullivan County – $10,000
The organization is providing food and basic needs to those affected. The pantry’s building also sustained damage in the storm and needs repair. Sullivan County Emergency Management Agency – $10,000
The scale of the disaster has created a need for additional personal protective equipment, including hats, vests, gloves and radios.United Way of Johnson County – $10,000
The local United Way is assisting individuals with food purchases and temporary rent and utility assistance. The organization will also be there for the long haul to help those who will need more assistance following emergency relief.

Duke Energy Indiana

Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 890,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana’s largest electric supplier.

Duke Energy Foundation

The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation contributes more than $2 million annually in charitable gifts to Indiana and is funded by Duke Energy shareholder dollars. More information about the Foundation and its Powerful Communities program can be found at duke-energy.com/Foundation.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 4, 2023 /3BL Media/ – The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company, and Louisville-based Farnsley Middle School today announced a partnership through the company’s Chemours Future of Engineering, Science, Trades, and Technology (ChemFEST) program, to promote early engagement in STEM education in the Louisville community.

The ChemFEST school partnership program is a company-wide effort, designed to champion change toward a more diverse science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce. Through ChemFEST, Chemours is investing in under-resourced middle schools in its footprint communities around the world to ensure that younger students are exposed to STEM education early on. This is critical as research shows that proficiency and interest in STEM are most influential when initiated before students reach high school and begin choosing their courses, and there will be more than 800,000 job openings in STEM-related fields over the next 20 years.

Farnsley Middle School is a Math, Science, and Technology Magnet school that provides a safe environment and encourages lifelong student success. Farnsley is one of the first schools to offer Explore Pathways, a middle school initiative in Jefferson County schools to help students explore different fields and study areas in an engaging, hands-on way to prepare them for their futures.

The ChemFEST school partnership model allows for customization to meet the needs of each partner school and local community. In Louisville, the partnership will support 7th and 8th grade students enrolled in Farnsley’s Engineering & Design Explore Pathway, as well as 6th grade students enrolled in the Engineering & Design pathway rotation. Chemours will engage with students in a variety of ways throughout the year, including STEM showcases, after-school events, mentorship programs, science fairs, and more.

On Wednesday, April 12, Farnsley hosted a contract signing celebration with Chemours. During the event, Explore Pathways student ambassadors spoke with members of the Chemours Louisville Works team and Farnsley administrators and educators. The group discussed the importance of inclusion and diversity in STEM professions, how to determine a career path, making the most of the ChemFEST partnership, and more.

“It was great to collaborate with the Explore Pathway student ambassadors and see the excitement among these young and diverse students in STEM education—exactly what we are working to drive through our ChemFEST Program. One part of our discussion that especially resonated with me was the importance of being able to see yourself in the career you want to pursue. It helps you visualize the possibility when you can see someone that looks like you,” reflected Ginilia Watson, Chemours Louisville Works Operations Staff Supervisor and ChemFEST Chair. “This kind of representation is incredibly important in marginalized communities – especially as it pertains to increasing diversity in STEM.”

“Farnsley staff members are excited to begin this partnership to provide real world STEM experiences for our students,” shared Farnsley Middle School Explore Pathways Coach, Charita Kimbrough.

All ChemFEST programs include multi-year financial support as part of Chemours’ Corporate Responsibility Commitment goal to invest $50 million to create and sustain vibrant communities. The time, talent, financial resources, and expertise of Chemours and its employees will be used to help meet each school’s needs with the goal of engaging and inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals. To learn more about Chemours’ ChemFEST school partnership program, visit www.chemours.com/chemfest.

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