CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy and
the Carolina Panthers have teamed up to bolster contributions to
"Share the Warmth" -- a community assistance program established by
Duke Energy in 1985 to help Carolinas residents in need pay for
heating expenses. The partnership includes game-day events,
advertising and other outreach efforts.
A new text-to-give option allows anyone who makes a donation to
receive an exclusive thank-you video featuring Carolina Panther players. Also, fans who donate
at least $20 by text at the Duke
Energy Share the Warmth tent on Mint Street before December home
games will receive a limited-edition Carolina Panthers "Share the
Warmth" scarf, while supplies last.
The Duke Energy Foundation matches contributions,
dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000.
"Winter can be a challenging time for many Carolinians who
struggle to keep their homes warm while making ends meet," said
Harry Sideris, senior vice president
of Duke Energy customer experience and services. "We're excited to
team up with the Carolina Panthers and their fans to help increase
support for Share the Warmth, which has provided essential funding
for our communities for more than 30 years."
To kick off this season of giving, Carolina Panthers Charities
will contribute $1,000 to Share the
Warmth for every sack of an opposing team's quarterback during the
team's remaining home and away December games.
During the Dec. 1 game against
Washington, the Panthers defense
sacked the quarterback five times for a $5,000 contribution. Track the Panthers progress
using the "sack counter" available on
www.panthers.com/fans/share-the-warmth
"We are delighted to be partnering with Duke Energy on their
'Share the Warmth' campaign," said Paul
McGoohan, vice president of business development for the
Carolina Panthers. "As part of our community commitment, we are
happy to assist in raising awareness and also make our own
contribution."
In 2019, Share the Warmth provided more than $1.1 million to more than 80 agencies in the Duke
Energy Carolinas service area (primarily western and central
North Carolina and upstate
South Carolina) Since 1985,
agencies have received more than $35
million in assistance to help income-qualified individuals
and families.
To Donate
- Text "SHARE" to 30296, or visit
https://www.duke-energy.com/donatenow
- Mail a check to:
Share the Warmth Fund
The Duke Energy Foundation
PO BOX 35469
CHARLOTTE NC 28254-3429
- Online: Duke Energy paperless billing customers can donate
online when scheduling monthly payments by completing the "Customer
Contribution" section.
Duke Energy Carolinas
Duke Energy Carolinas, a
subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns nuclear, coal, natural gas,
renewables and hydroelectric generation. That diverse fuel mix
provides approximately 20,200 megawatts of owned electric capacity
to about 2.6 million customers in a 24,000-square-mile service area
of North Carolina and South Carolina.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in
Charlotte, N.C., is one of the
largest energy holding companies in the U.S. It employs 30,000
people and has an electric generating capacity of 51,000 megawatts
through its regulated utilities, and 3,000 megawatts through its
nonregulated Duke Energy Renewables unit.
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