RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit
organizations in the regions served by Dominion are invited to
apply for grants of up to $50,000
each for programs that provide essential community services in
areas of housing, food security, medicine and medical services.
Dominion's philanthropic arm, the Dominion Foundation, has pledged
to provide grants totaling $1 million
this year for eligible programs meeting these critical community
needs.
"We had a very strong response to the call for grants last year,
so we know the need is great for these essential services in our
communities," said Hunter A.
Applewhite, president of the Dominion Foundation. "The
grants will provide greater stability for many people by providing
nutritious food, shelter and access to medicine and health
care."
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 Transmission, Dominion Hope,
Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission and Millstone Power Station in
Connecticut. Dominion Foundation
grants are funded by shareholder dollars and not borne by
customers.
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 are encouraged to apply. On-line applications
will be accepted until Oct. 10,
2016.
Priority will be given to organizations that demonstrate the
ability to serve communities through partnerships and have a proven
track record of meeting basic human needs and preventing future
need for assistance.
For more complete details or to apply, go to
https://www.dom.com/communityneedsgrants.
Dominion (NYSE: D) is one of the nation's largest producers and
transporters of energy. The Dominion Foundation supports nonprofit
causes that meet basic human needs, protect the environment,
support education and promote community vitality. For more
information about Dominion, visit www.dom.com.
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