RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion
Resources announced today that it is providing $1 million in grants through its charitable
foundation to help feed, shelter and care for people in need across
12 states this holiday season. Donations will be shared by 119
non-profit organizations that are providing essential community
services in areas of housing, food security, medicine and medical
services. The Critical Community Needs grants will be awarded by
the Dominion Foundation.
"The grants will support proven programs that provide the basic
necessities we all need to survive and thrive, such as safe
shelter, nutritious meals and medical care," said Thomas F. Farrell II, chairman, president and
CEO. "These essential programs strengthen the fabric of our
communities by improving lives and providing hope for people in
need."
Among the grant recipients:
- A $5,000 grant to Family Promise
of Greater Cleveland to guide
families from homelessness into stable housing by guiding them
through the process of securing and budgeting for affordable
housing.
- A $10,000 grant to Local Food Hub
in Charlottesville, Va., for its
"Fresh Farmacy," a partnership with three health clinics to provide
families with a "prescribed" supply of fresh fruits, vegetables and
eggs, along with recipes and educational programs to encourage
healthy home cooking.
- A $5,000 grant to Neighborhood
Health Services in Alexandria,
Va., for its mobile health unit, the "WOW Bus," which brings
professional dental care to children in the Alexandria City Public Schools.
Eligible organizations in targeted areas of Connecticut, Maryland, New
York, North Carolina,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, South Carolina,
Virginia, West Virginia and other areas within
Dominion's footprint were encouraged to apply for grants of up to
$50,000 each. More than 250
applications were considered, with selections made based on an
organization's demonstrated ability to serve communities, meet
basic human needs, and prevent future need for assistance.
Dominion (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, is one of the nation's largest
producers and transporters of energy. The Dominion Foundation is
dedicated to improving the physical, social and economic well-being
of the communities served by Dominion companies, including Dominion
Virginia/North Carolina Power, Dominion East Ohio, Dominion Hope,
Dominion Transmission, Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission and
Millstone Power Station in Connecticut. Dominion and the Dominion
Foundation support nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs,
protect the environment, promote education and encourage community
vitality. For more information about Dominion and the Dominion
Foundation, visit www.dom.com.
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