DTE Energy Foundation awards $15M in grants to help communities across Michigan
2015 Foundation grants increased 25 percent compared to 2014
2015 Foundation grants increased 25 percent compared to 2014
DETROIT, Jan. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTE Energy Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DTE Energy, awarded $15 million in grants in 2015, impacting 450 communities across Michigan. Over its 32-year history, the Foundation has continued to deepen its support for the state and its residents; last year's charitable giving was its highest level ever, a 25 percent increase from 2014.
"The DTE Energy Foundation has always believed it is our responsibility to sustain and protect Michigan's legacy – from its cultural institutions to its beautiful natural environment – and to help build its future," said Faye Nelson, vice president of Public Affairs, DTE Energy and the president of the DTE Energy Foundation. "2015 marked a monumental year in our giving history and, as a result, DTE is making a difference and improving the quality of life for the state's residents."
The DTE Energy Foundation supports jobs and education, environmental stewardship, economic progress and neighborhood revitalization to be a force for growth and prosperity, ensuring communities are vibrant places to live, work and play.
Key community investments include:
Jobs and Education
Economic progress
Environmental Stewardship
Neighborhood Safety and Revitalization
"Our giving footprint touches every community where we live and serve," said Nelson. "Our support allows people and communities to flourish – making the homes we live in and the streets our children play on safer, providing educational opportunities and creating jobs – all of which are integral to the economic vitality of Michigan."
About the DTE Energy Foundation
The DTE Energy 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 2.1 million electric customers in Southeast Michigan and 1.2 million natural gas customers in Michigan. In 2015, the DTE Energy Foundation provided $15 million in grant support to nonprofits throughout the company's service territories. As one of Michigan's leading corporate citizens, DTE Energy is a force for growth and prosperity in the 450 Michigan communities it serves in a variety of ways, including philanthropy, volunteerism and economic progress. http://www.dteenergy.com/foundation.
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