Duke Energy surpasses $65 million in North Carolina customer assistance with new $1 million investment in nonprofits

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$1 million in grants will support over 50 North Carolina organizations expanding food access, housing stability, senior services and utility assistance for families, seniors and vulnerable residentsMore than $34.6 million to support community needs and $31 million in utility-bill assistance through Share the Light Fund® and Share the Warmth since 2016CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $1 million in nonprofit organizations across North Carolina that help families, seniors and vulnerable residents access essentials such as food, housing, health care, utility assistance and other critical services. The grants will support front line organizations working to support community needs while helping them build the capacity to serve even more people.Where the money goes: The $1 million investment supports two complementary efforts: helping nonprofits build long-term capacity while expanding services for North Carolina's growing senior population.Capacity Building: $500,000 will help strengthen 27 community organizations that deliver critical community services, including housing and utility assistance, food access, health care and more. Funding will help modernize technology, expand food distribution networks, improve case management systems, coordinate volunteers and enhance fundraising and service delivery capabilities.Senior Vibrancy: $500,000 will support 22 community organizations serving older North Carolinians through home repairs, meal programs, transportation assistance, benefits navigation, emergency financial support and other services that help seniors live independently, safely and with dignity.Why it matters: "Duke Energy Foundation's work is rooted in a simple belief: when our customers and communities need support, we must show up in meaningful, practical ways," said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. "We know families and seniors across our state are making careful decisions about household expenses, especially during summer when energy use can increase. These grants help trusted nonprofits meet people where they are – with food, housing support, home repairs, health resources and the local care that keeps communities strong." Positive response: Ashley McCumber, executive director of Meals on Wheels of Wake County: "We're honored to partner with t...

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