Duke Energy Ohio President Lynn J. Good | Duke Energy Ohio
Duke Energy Ohio President Lynn J. Good | Duke Energy Ohio
As part of its commitment to aiding western North Carolina in recovering from Hurricane Helene, Duke Energy Foundation has announced $500,000 in grants to 20 local nonprofits. This funding aims to address community needs including home rebuilding, debris removal, mental health services, and more.
The Mountain Strong Yancey and Mitchell County Relief Team, which initially established a field hospital, is using the funds to repair roads. Carol Tyler, the group's president, stated, “This support will have a direct and meaningful impact on our community, allowing us to repair critical access ways and back roads that serve multiple families and connect residents to essential locations including grocery stores, schools and medical clinics.”
Asheville-based GreenWorks is addressing the removal of flood debris for property owners who do not qualify for traditional disaster aid. Eric Bradford, director of operations, commented, “Many property owners who still need help with flood debris removal do not have the resources needed to clean up their properties. Duke Energy’s support will help fill that gap and meet the needs of many residents who suffered damage from Hurricane Helene.”
Duke Energy continues its efforts in infrastructure rebuilding, grid reliability, and community support. Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president, emphasized, “In the face of Helene’s historic damage, we have been in awe of the resilience and teamwork of our mountain communities."
The Duke Energy Foundation, funded by Duke Energy shareholders, annually provides over $30 million in philanthropic support to communities served by Duke Energy.
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