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Duke Energy today announced grants totaling $500,000 from the Water Resources Fund to be shared equally between the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region's RiverBank Fund and the Rockingham County (N.C.) Community Foundation to continue environmental enhancements and economic development along the river basin.

Duke Energy is investing nearly $1.4 million to jumpstart job readiness through grants to 26 education and nonprofit organizations focused on developing a highly qualified workforce and connecting job seekers with North Carolina employers.

More than 1,700 income-eligible customers in selected Pine Hills neighborhoods in Orlando, Fla., will soon receive a jolt of positive energy from Duke Energy.

Ten college recipients will be honored during the 20th annual AAN-Carolinas Scholarship Fund Gala on Thursday, April 21, in Charlotte. The event is hosted by Advocates for African-Americans (A³), a Duke Energy employee resource group in Charlotte.

Ten economic and workforce development organizations in Florida have received more than $500,000 in grants from the Duke Energy Foundation to help attract industries with job-creating potential.

Add six projects to the growing list of grant recipients benefitting from Duke Energy's Urban Revitalization program in Ohio and Kentucky.

Throughout the winter season, Duke Energy Progress is continuing its 30-year tradition by partnering with employees and customers to lend a hand to those struggling to pay their winter energy bills in the Carolinas.

Duke Energy is powering South Carolina with more than electricity. Last year, the utility donated more than $1.7 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the state.

More than 1,400 households in a north side Terre Haute neighborhood are getting an energy makeover, courtesy of Duke Energy Indiana.

Parents and educators agree that today’s children will become tomorrow’s leaders only if they have access to the skills, experiences, behaviors and relationships that help them develop into healthy and successful adults.