Powering our communities is just the beginning. É«ÖÐÉ« considers it our responsibility to improve the quality of life for people in the communities where we live, work and serve.
É«ÖÐÉ« focuses our corporate giving in four areas - building É«ÖÐɫ’s future workforce, energy empowerment in our communities, enrichment through local vitality, and equal access to arts and culture. We support and value diversity, equity &Ìýinclusion; we try to reflect the communities in which we operate. É«ÖÐÉ« also encourages our employees to support the organizations that they care about through volunteer service. We provide opportunities for the company to share their commitments through company-sponsored volunteerism and matching financial support.
Volunteer Work
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Wired for Good: Meet the É«ÖÐÉ« Employees Making a Difference
In 2023 alone, É«ÖÐÉ« employees recorded more than 135,000 volunteer hours with local organizations. These volunteers shine a bright light on the true spirit of giving and continue to offer their time, energy and support to uplift communities.
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In acknowledgement of those efforts, the É«ÖÐÉ« Foundation recognized 20 É«ÖÐÉ« employees with its Volunteer Awards, given to those who have shown exemplary service and served more than 50 hours in one calendar year. Awardees also received $5,000 for the charity of their choice.
Building É«ÖÐÉ«'s Future Workforce
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É«ÖÐÉ« & É«ÖÐÉ« Foundation Surprise Nine Female STEM Students with Full Ride College Scholarships
About $1 million in funds will support secondary education of young women who attended the É«ÖÐÉ« Foundation STEM Leadership Academies in Chicago, Philadelphia and Baltimore/Washington.
Honoring Tradition, Reaching Toward the Future: É«ÖÐÉ« Scholars Share Their HBCU Experiences
The É«ÖÐÉ« Foundation’sÌýHBCU Corporate Scholars Program,Ìýlaunched in partnership with United Negro College Fund (UNCF), celebrates HBCU students year-round by giving them the resources they need to succeed.