EnergyUnited strives to make a difference in the community, and it doesn’t stop with providing power. Our difference is our ambition to help shape not only our communities but the lives of each member in them. Our employees and members generously give their time, money and energy to help those who need it the most. We strive to help our members and youth for generations to come.
Nothing represents EnergyUnited’s core value of community commitment more than the members and employees who help serve through the EnergyUnited Foundation. Since its beginning in 1996, the EnergyUnited Foundation has granted over $7.5 million to more than 5,000 individuals, households, and non-profit organizations in need of financial assistance. These grants are made possible by the generosity of our members who participate in our Operation Round-Up program. We are proud to share that over 87,000 EnergyUnited members currently round up their bills each month.
In 2021 the Foundation awarded over $300,000 in grants throughout our community. We received over 100 applications and were able to help over 93 households. In 2020 we launched our “Drive to Shine” campaign to provide more than $100,000 to local food pantries. We are proud to lend a helping hand to neighbors and community service providers in need.
To receive an application for a non-profit organization please email foundation@energyunited.com. An application will be emailed to you within 24 hours.
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Winter High Heating Assistance
EU Foundation money is available to assist those needing help with their EUEMC electric bill because of high heating costs. Please mail completed application back to: 1900 Odell Owen Rd, Lexington NC 27295.
Persons requesting assistance must complete an Heating Assistance Program application.
Maximum amount that can be granted to each applicant is $400 for the period Dec 1, 2022 through April 28, 2023. Only one application will be accepted per household during this time.
Applicants will mail their applications to Debra Citta for EU Foundation Board review and final approval/denial.
Assistance will pay for EUEMC electric bill only (not propane bills), and will be credited to the customer’s EU electric account.
CLICK HERE for the 2023 EU Foundation HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION
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Or checks can be mailed to:
EnergyUnited Foundation
Attn: Debra Citta
1900 Odell Owen Rd
Lexington NC 27295
Operation Round-Up
Operation Round-Up is a powerful way for EnergyUnited members to help others in their community by rounding up their monthly bills. The EnergyUnited Foundation is funded entirely by the generosity of these members who give through our Round-Up program. Donations can be as little as a penny or as much as 99 cents, which may not seem like much, but these small amounts add up quickly, making for a greater impact on the lives of other community members in need.
To learn more about the EnergyUnited Foundation or to participate in Operation Round-Up, please call us at 1-800-522-3793.
EnergyUnited Foundation Grant Recipients
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EnergyUnited Community Support
EnergyUnited is proud to give back to the community. After all, we are an electric cooperative that was founded by the people of the communities we serve. Your electric co-op gives back in many ways by investing in education and in other initiatives that help improve the quality of life within our communities.
Would you like EnergyUnited to consider supporting a cause that is important to you? If you represent an organization within our 19-county service area and are seeking support from EnergyUnited, simply complete the form below to submit an official donation request.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
EnergyUnited helps future leaders of our community by encouraging our younger generations to share ideas and experiences that will shape our neighbors for a brighter future through partnerships with local educational institutions.
Learn more about our community programs below!
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