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EnergyUnited continues its strong commitment to provide disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of western North Carolina. In a combined effort to aid recovery, EnergyUnited, its employees and the EnergyUnited Foundation donated $41,000 to support disaster relief in western North Carolina.

EnergyUnited employees contributed $11,000, while EnergyUnited donated $5,000 to the Human Connections Fund, which provides support to those affected by natural disasters and is managed by North Carolina Electric Cooperatives. In addition to these donations, the EnergyUnited Foundation contributed $25,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, an organization with a proven track record of providing effective disaster relief.

In addition to the financial contributions, EnergyUnited also sent a team of more than 100 employees and contractors, including linemen and field support staff, to help with reconstruction and restoration efforts in the worst affected areas. These crews are working closely with other cooperatives in the region to help restore power and provide critical support.

“The spirit of cooperation means more than providing energy. It’s about serving people, especially in times of need,” said Thomas Golden, CEO of EnergyUnited. “The generosity of our employees, the contributions of the EnergyUnited Foundation and the dedication of our crews reflect that spirit. Together, we are proud to show our commitment to supporting recovery efforts in western North Carolina.”

EnergyUnited will continue to monitor rebuilding efforts and work with electric cooperatives across western North Carolina to help restore the hardest-hit areas.

About the EnergyUnited Foundation

The EnergyUnited Foundation is an all-volunteer, member-funded, non-profit organization supported by EnergyUnited’s Operation Round-Up program. More than 82,000 EnergyUnited members choose to participate in the program by “rounding up” their electric bills each month. The maximum monthly contribution for an individual member with a single account is 99 cents. Each of these small contributions are pooled into a single fund managed by the EnergyUnited Foundation to support needy individuals, families and essential nonprofit organizations that complete an application explaining the reason and purpose of the grant requested.