Duke Energy Kicks off Share the Warmth Campaign in the Carolinas Dec. 9, 2009
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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 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: http://www.duke-energy.com/.
Share the Warmth agencies
North Carolina
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County |
Agency |
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Alamance |
United Way of Alamance County North Carolina Inc. |
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Alexander |
Christian Crisis Center |
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Buncombe |
Interfaith Assistance Ministry, Inc. |
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Burke |
Burke United Christian Ministries Inc. |
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East Burke Christian Ministries | |
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Cabarrus |
Cabarrus Cooperative Christian Ministry Inc. |
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Caldwell |
Caldwell County Yokefellow Inc. |
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South Caldwell Christian Ministries | |
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Caswell |
Caswell County Parish Inc. |
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Catawba |
Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry Inc. |
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Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry | |
|
The Salvation Army – Hickory | |
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Cherokee |
Cherokee County Department of Social Services |
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Clay |
Clay County Department of Social Services |
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Cleveland |
Greater Cleveland Co. Baptist Association Inc. |
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Davidson |
The Salvation Army – Thomasville/Lexington |
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South Davidson Family Resource Center Inc. | |
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Davie |
Davie County Department of Social Services |
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Durham |
Durham Co. Department of Social Services |
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Forsyth |
Crisis Control Ministry Inc. |
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Moravian Church in America Southern Province | |
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Gaston |
Crisis Assistance Ministry of Christians and Jews |
|
Graham |
Graham County Department of Social Services |
|
Granville |
First Baptist Church of Creedmoor |
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Guilford |
Open Door Ministries of High Point Inc. |
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Greensboro Urban Ministry | |
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Henderson |
Interfaith Assistance Ministry, Inc. |
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Iredell |
Mooresville Area Christian Mission Inc. |
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Harmony Ministerial Association | |
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Jackson |
Jackson County Department of Social Services |
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Lincoln |
Christian Ministry of Lincoln County Inc. |
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East Lincoln Christian Ministry Inc. | |
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Macon |
Macon County Care Network |
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McDowell |
Maxwell M. Corpening, Jr. Foundation |
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Mecklenburg |
Crisis Assistance Ministry |
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Matthews Help Center | |
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Orange |
Inter-Faith Council for Social Services |
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Orange Congregations in Missions | |
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Polk |
Thermal Belt Outreach Ministries |
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Randolph |
Randleman Friends Meeting |
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Rockingham |
Co-operative Christian Ministries |
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The Salvation Army – Reidsville | |
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Rowan |
Rowan Helping Ministries |
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The Salvation Army – Salisbury | |
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Rutherford |
Yokefellow Service Center |
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Stanly |
Stanly Community Christian Ministry Inc. |
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Stokes |
The Salvation Army – Stokes County Service Unit |
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Surry |
The Salvation Army – Mount Airy |
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Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry Inc. | |
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Swain |
Swain County Department of Social Services |
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Transylvania |
Transylvania Christian Ministry Inc. |
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Union |
Union Crisis Assistance Ministry Inc. |
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Wilkes |
Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission Inc. |
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Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry Inc. | |
|
Yadkin |
The Salvation Army – Yadkin County Service Unit |
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Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry Inc. |
South Carolina
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County |
Agency |
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Abbeville |
United Christian Ministries of Abbeville |
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Anderson |
Anderson Interfaith Ministries Inc. |
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The Salvation Army – Anderson | |
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Cherokee |
Iron City Ministries |
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Chester |
GRASP |
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The Salvation Army – Chester | |
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Fairfield |
GRASP |
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Greenville |
Golden Strip Emergency Relief & Resource Agency |
|
United Ministries | |
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The Salvation Army – Greenville | |
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Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources Inc. (SHARE) | |
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Greer Relief and Resources Agency | |
|
Greenwood |
The Salvation Army – Greenwood |
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Lancaster |
HOPE in Lancaster Inc. |
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KARE | |
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Laurens |
United Ministries of Clinton |
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Newberry |
Interfaith Community Services of Newberry County |
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Oconee |
Oconee A.I.D. Association |
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Pickens |
Clemson Community Care Inc. |
|
United Christian Ministries | |
|
Spartanburg |
Greater Spartanburg Ministries Inc. |
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Total Ministries of Spartanburg County | |
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Piedmont Community Actions Inc. | |
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The Salvation Army – Spartanburg | |
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Greer Relief and Resources Agency | |
|
Helping Hands Ministries of Woodruff Inc. | |
|
York |
Fort Mill Care Center Inc. |
|
PATH Inc. | |
|
Clover Area Assistance Center Inc. |
| Contact: | Jason Walls |
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| Phone: | 704-382-5559 |
| 24-Hour Phone: | 800-559-3853 |
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