Choose Location Contact Us Sign In/Register Home Billing Report Outage or Emergency Start/Stop Service Save Energy Our Stories Home Our Stories Supporting Nonprofits Meeting Critical Community Needs Published: 10/12/2021 6 Likes Dominion Energy awards more than $1.5 million to 206 nonprofit organizations Partnering to provide food, care and housing in our communities Article Summary Like This Article This article is about: Supporting nonprofits meeting critical community needs through the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. Nestled in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina, the 16-bedroom Ronald McDonald House could be mistaken for a quaint bed and breakfast, but what makes this place unique is the work happening inside its walls to meet the critical needs of the community. The Ronald McDonald House is a temporary home for families with seriously ill or injured children who are hospitalized. It provides a comforting, safe place where these families can get a hot meal, a shoulder to cry on and now, a little help on their commutes home from hospital visits. Ronald McDonald House Charities Columbia is one of 206 nonprofit partners across eight states to receive funding through the company’s Critical Community Needs Grants program. In 2021, over $1.5 million was distributed to human service organizations working to fulfill the basic needs of individuals and families in communities that Dominion Energy serves. The organization’s executive director, Beth Lowrie, says their job is to help families through their children’s medical journey in every way they possibly can. Now, the recent Dominion Energy grant funds provide travel assistance for families on their way home from extended hospital stays. “This funding from Dominion Energy will help us to assist many families that are facing some of the most difficult times in their lives,” Lowrie said. From food banks to free medical clinics to transitional housing, many worthy organizations are already hard at work using the funding to fuel their missions. Below are insights offered from 2021 grant recipients, showcasing the life-altering missions these funds help bring to light. North Carolina “During the pandemic, many individuals with autism were unable to receive the usual services they needed to develop skills necessary to live safely in their communities,” said Kristy White, chief development officer for The Autism Society of North Carolina. “Camp Royall remained open to provide campers with recreational, educational, and therapeutic camping experiences, ensuring that individuals had the opportunity to develop skills needed to succeed in school and to help decrease learning loss and regression.” Virginia "Thanks to Dominion Energy's support, we can continue to provide stabilization services to more than 1,200 families in Northern Virginia," said Shelley Murphy, president and CEO of Wesley Housing. "These hard-working individuals and families are still struggling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Dominion's contribution helps us provide relief to those who need it most." Utah “The Children’s Center Utah remains the only organization in Utah providing trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health care treatment exclusively to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers,” said Joni P. Clark, development director at The Children’s Center Utah. “Dominion Energy’s partnership helps us raise awareness of early childhood mental health and the significant benefits of moving upstream to promote, prevent, and intervene early. Thank you, Dominion Energy!” Learn More About Our Charitable Foundation Like This Article SAFETY GETTING THROUGH COVID-19 TOGETHER STORM STORM PREPARATION & SAFETY CHARITABLE GIVING DOMINION ENERGY'S HBCU PROMISE℠ Report your outage or emergency. For other questions, help is available under Contact Us. Sign In Billing Start/Stop Service Save Energy Report Outage or Emergency Contact Us Our Stories Investors Media Room Suppliers Government Solutions Large Business Services Careers Our Company Projects & Facilities Lakes & Recreation Rates & Tariffs Safety [+] Feedback Copyright © 2021 Dominion Energy Privacy Do Not Sell My Info (CA) Terms & Conditions En Español Cookies & Privacy We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. By continuing to use this website or closing this banner, you accept our use of the first and third party cookies. To read more go to our Privacy Notice or Terms and Conditions. Accept and Proceed to the Site