Terre Haute, IN– Representatives from Duke Energy and the United Way of the Wabash Valley met at Rural King in Terre Haute, Ind., on Wednesday, July 24th to load up box trucks with fans to distribute to local residents in need. The United Way of the Wabash Valley is partnering with 14th & Chestnut Community Center, Union Health, and REACH Services to deliver box fans to older adults and low-income households in the region.
The effort was made possible through a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. Executive Director of the United Way of the Wabash Valley, Abby Desboro, stated, “Community partnerships can help facilitate help to those who need is most. By working together, we are able to provide fans to a variety of families to offer a bit of relief to the extreme heat we face in the area and for the rest of the summer months. We appreciate the support of the Duke Energy Foundation and our amazing partners who work hard every day to benefit others.”
“Indiana summers can be extremely hot, and some of the warmest days of the year are still ahead,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. “Support for nonprofits like this, which have a mission to help our most vulnerable, can make a difference in avoiding heat-related illnesses and provide our senior and low-income customers with some comfort when temperatures rise.”
