Batesville, IN— Duke Energy Indiana has awarded $1,000 to Ripley County Community Foundation as part of $100,000 in rapid response grants for community needs statewide in the COVID-19 virus pandemic. The grant will fund food relief for low-income residents in Ripley county. “A crisis like this can hit those with low incomes the hardest, and there are community groups like Ripley County Community Foundation on the frontlines of the COVID-19 emergency, helping with critical needs such as food,” said Chip Orben, Government and Community Relations Manager “We are grateful for their efforts and want to do what we can to support them.”
The Ripley County Community Foundation has a mission to support and enhance Ripley County, and her surrounding areas, by partnering with local charitable organizations. “In times of crisis, the Ripley County Community Foundation must play a central role in relief efforts because it is designed to share common resources, to promote ingenuity, and encourage and foster cross-sector communication,” stated Amy Streator, RCCF Executive Director stated that With the decrease in income many families are experiencing at this time, it is imperative that we support our local food pantries to ensure that no one goes hungry. Thanks to Duke Energy Foundation’s generosity, we are able to just that.”
To join the support of the local community as it responds to the COVID19 pandemic, you can donate to the Ripley County Disaster Relief Fund by mailing your donation to Ripley County Community Foundation, 13 E. George Street, Suite B, Batesville, IN 47006, or by donating online by clicking here.
