DTE Energy Foundation awards $80,000 in grants to Michigan-based nonprofits and offers DTE Energy volunteers to bolster communities
DTE Energy Foundation has awarded eight Michigan nonprofits $10,000 each as part of its Your Cause, Your Choice contest, reflecting its commitment to community development. This initiative, launched in June, encourages DTE employees to nominate nonprofits for public voting. The grants aim to enhance grassroots support and employee volunteerism. Notable organizations receiving grants include Christy’s Legacy Of Hope and Downriver for Veterans. The foundation previously contributed over $16 million in grants in 2020.
- DTE Energy Foundation awarded $80,000 in grants to eight Michigan nonprofits.
- The initiative fosters community investment and employee volunteerism.
- Past philanthropic efforts include over $16 million in grants and $21 million in COVID relief in 2020.
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DTE and its Foundation expands commitment to partners, communities and employees through Your Cause, Your Choice contest
Detroit, Aug. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DETROIT, Aug. 9 2021 – The DTE Energy Foundation has awarded eight Michigan-based nonprofits each a
“DTE Energy and the DTE Energy Foundation are focused on being a force for good in communities across Michigan where we live and serve,” said Lynette Dowler, vice president of public affairs at DTE and president of the DTE Foundation. “The pandemic has required us to reimagine the ways we mobilized our team in support of our customers and communities, and the Your Cause, Your Choice contest is just one example of how we expanded our commitment to helping communities on a grassroots level. It’s our hope that these grants and volunteers can bolster the winning nonprofits, helping them expand their missions.”
The Your Cause, Your Choice contest launched in June through which Michigan-based nonprofits throughout DTE Energy service territories were nominated by DTE employees. Eligible nonprofits were then opened to public voting.
“We are honored to receive a grant from the DTE Foundation and volunteers from DTE Energy,” said Erin Maten, executive director at Northville Art House (NAH), Inc. “This past year and a half has been a group effort between our staff, volunteer boards, NAH members and community business partners to fulfill our mission here in Northville. We are looking forward to having DTE volunteers onsite during our monthly, Live @ 5 Artists Receptions, which are outreach youth programs in the community, along with our annual summer Arts & Acts Festival in 2022.”
Listed are the winners and their missions:
- Christy’s Legacy Of Hope in Taylor, MI
- Christy’s Legacy Of Hope aims to put smiles on children's faces throughout the world that have not been blessed with parents.
- Downriver for Veterans in Wyandotte, MI
- Downriver for Veterans is dedicated to enhancing the pride and patriotism in all Michiganders by building a stronger, more supportive community around those who served.
- Soroptimist of Trenton Area in Trenton, MI
- Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.
- Sparrow Freedom Project in New Hudson, MI
- The mission of the Sparrow Freedom Project is to build a survivor community to support and empower exploited and trafficked individuals on their journey to achieving independence through services and prevention.
- Motor City Mitten Mission in Detroit, MI
- The Motor City Mitten Mission is dedicated to helping the homeless, the needy, the sick and those striving for a better way of life while educating, partnering and collaborating with other organizations, schools, churches, clubs and businesses.
- Northville Art House in Northville, MI
- Northville Art House Inc. is an art facility where over 20,000 artists and community patrons come together annually to gain exposure and appreciation for the visual arts, experiment and learn art techniques, and unleash their imagination and self-expression in exciting ways.
- Colors of Heroes in Rosebush, MI
- Colors of Heroes is dedicated to rebuilding confidence for combat wounded veterans and gold star families through new relationships and outdoor adventures.
- 22 2 None in Mancelona, MI
- 22 2 None’s goal is to stop the inconceivable number of veterans who take their own lives by reaching out and supporting those who have sacrificed themselves for this country and now fight a daily inner battle with demons no one can see.
About DTE Energy
DTE Energy is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.2 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. The DTE portfolio includes energy businesses focused on power and industrial projects, renewable natural gas, and energy marketing and trading. As an environmental leader, DTE utility operations will reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions by more than
About the DTE Foundation
The DTE Foundation is the philanthropic arm of DTE Energy, continuing the legacy of community support and involvement of its electric and natural gas utilities, which serve 2.2 million electric customers in Southeast Michigan and 1.3 million natural gas customers in Michigan. In 2020, the DTE Energy Foundation provided more than
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Aimee Ridella, DTE Energy, 313.235.4347
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