DTE Energy Foundation doubles down on COVID-19 relief efforts
March 31 2020 - 10:00AM
The DTE Energy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DTE Energy,
today announced that it will match all donations to the Michigan
Association of United Ways and Michigan Community Action now
through Thursday, April 16. The non-profits are focused on helping
individuals, families and communities weather the COVID-19 crisis
by supplying food, shelter and other basic needs. Donations can be
allocated to particular United Way chapters and community action
agencies to address emergency needs of a particular community. The
Foundation will match individual donations up to $5,000 per person.
The DTE Foundation is fully activated during
this crisis and has already funded one million meals and provided
basic needs for more than 100,000 families. In cooperation with
other organizations, the Foundation is also shoring up 200 small
businesses. The matching gifts program is just one component of the
Foundation’s comprehensive COVID-19 response.
“This is a crisis unlike any we’ve seen in
our generation and the demands on non-profits across the state are
unprecedented. We understand that not everyone is able to donate
during this time; but for those who are, we want to double the
impact of their contribution,” said Jerry Norcia, president and CEO
of DTE Energy. “The DTE Foundation has been there for the people of
Michigan for decades, and we’ll be here during these difficult
times to help our great state weather this crisis.”
Michigan Community Action is the statewide
organization for the 29 community action agencies that provide
human service programs in all 83 Michigan counties. These community
action agencies are able to address local needs distinct to each
community. The Michigan Association of United Ways represents 34
local United Way community chapters. Each local United Way is
responding to the needs of the community, including the support of
the Michigan 2-1-1 network, a free and confidential health and
human services information system, and providing basic needs
support.
“In the past few weeks, demands on
community action agencies – and all non-profit organizations – has
escalated exponentially,” said Chong-Anna Canfora, Michigan
Community Action executive director. “Communities across the state
are facing tremendous need. As the pandemic continues and families
face job cutbacks and medical expenses, the need for financial help
will continue to grow. We are so grateful to the DTE Foundation for
this matching gift program and their support for our localized
approach to helping communities all across Michigan.”
About DTE Energy
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based
diversified energy company involved in the development and
management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide.
Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.2 million
customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving
1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio includes
energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects;
renewable natural gas; natural gas pipelines, gathering and
storage; and energy marketing and trading. As an environmental
leader, DTE utility operations will reduce carbon dioxide and
methane emissions by more than 80 percent by 2040 to produce
cleaner energy while keeping it safe, reliable and affordable. DTE
Electric aspires to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. DTE is
committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism,
education and employment initiatives, philanthropy and economic
progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com,
empoweringmichigan.com, twitter.com/dte_energy and
facebook.com.
ABOUT THE DTE ENERGY
FOUNDATION
The DTE Energy Foundation is the philanthropic
arm of DTE Energy, continuing the legacy of community support and
involvement of its electric and natural gas utilities, which serve
2.2 million electric customers in Southeast Michigan and 1.3
million natural gas customers in Michigan. In 2019, the DTE Energy
Foundation provided grant support to hundreds of non-profits
throughout the company's service territories. As one of Michigan's
leading corporate citizens, DTE Energy is a force for growth and
prosperity in communities across Michigan in a variety of ways,
including philanthropy, volunteerism and economic progress. Visit
DTEFoundation.com to learn more.
Colleen Rosso
DTE Energy
313.235.5555
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