In recognition of Veterans Day, the Duke Energy Foundation has announced nearly $50,000 in grants to 10 organizations across Indiana that serve veterans and military families. The funding will be used for programs focused on transitional housing, mental health services, and essential needs for veterans in communities throughout the state.
Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana, stated: “Veterans embody service, leadership and commitment – qualities that strengthen our communities every day. These grants are a token of our appreciation and a way to help local partners deliver the housing, counseling and basic needs that veterans and their families deserve.”
The grants have been distributed among several organizations. The Family Service Association of Howard County received $3,250 to revitalize the Peace Garden at Jackson Street Commons in Kokomo. Huntington County Government was awarded $2,250 for emergency financial assistance to veterans needing urgent vehicle or roof repairs.
Irreverent Warriors in Knox County received $5,500 to support mental health initiatives through peer connection and wellness retreats. Kaiser Home Support Services in Floyd County was given $5,500 for Liberty Place, a residential facility aiding veterans transitioning back into civilian life.
Lafayette Transitional Housing Center secured $5,500 to assist homeless or at-risk veterans. People and Animal Learning Services in Monroe County also received $5,500 for its VETS program that supports veterans and first responders with experiential education involving horses.
Sons of the American Legion Post 77 obtained $5,000 toward building a veterans memorial monument in Brookville. United Way of the Wabash Valley was granted $5,500 to expand a Vietnam exhibit at Terre Haute’s Veterans Memorial Museum.
Upstream Prevention will use its $5,500 grant to adapt suicide prevention resources specifically for military-connected residents. Veterans Support Network received an equal amount to provide rental assistance as well as support with mortgage payments, food supplies, home repairs and auto repairs for veterans.
The Duke Energy Foundation annually contributes more than $30 million in philanthropic support funded by shareholders to address community needs where Duke Energy customers live and work.
Duke Energy Indiana is the largest electric supplier in Indiana with about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity serving approximately 920,000 customers across a 23,000-square-mile area.
