A Ribbon Cutting/Business Before Hours ceremony for Duke Energy celebrating their membership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and the opening of their new facility located at 602 Raleigh Road was held on Wednesday, April 29th.
Charitable giving and volunteerism are an integral part of Duke Energy’s commitment to the communities they serve. The Duke Energy Foundation, along with employee and retiree volunteers, provide philanthropic support to address the needs vital to the health of our communities. Annually, the Foundation funds over $25 million in charitable grants. They review funding requests at the regional level and target investments in the areas where they believe the company can have the greatest impact on the well-being of our communities.
The Duke Energy Foundation powers vibrant communities in the regions they serve by focusing on four investment priorities: Education – STEM and Early Childhood Literacy – Supporting effective education programs and initiatives that emphasize STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) or teach critical reading skills; Economic and Workforce Development – Building strong communities by enhancing state development strategies and marketing efforts and funding workforce development initiatives to retool and retrain workers with 21st century skills; Environment – Protecting, improving or restoring natural resources, especially water and air; and Community Impact and Cultural Enrichment – Increasing access to arts and culture in our communities and strengthening the capabilities, knowledge and skills of local nonprofits.