{"id":102615,"date":"2026-09-30T11:08:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T15:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=102615"},"modified":"2026-09-30T11:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T15:08:55","slug":"duke-energy-foundation-grant-for-united-against-the-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=102615","title":{"rendered":"Duke Energy Foundation Grant for United Against the Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WABASH, IN &#8211; Wabash County United Fund is thanking the Duke Energy Foundation for making its<br>Wabash County United Against the Heat event possible through a generous $2,500 grant.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The grant allowed Wabash County United Fund to purchase 150 20-inch box fans to distribute on<br>September 15 at no cost to Wabash County residents. The community response was incredible, with<br>nearly all 150 fans finding their way into local homes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are incredibly grateful to the Duke Energy Foundation for trusting us to turn their investment into<br>something that could make an immediate difference for people right here in Wabash County,\u201d said Kelli<br>Dale, Executive Director of Wabash County United Fund. \u201cA box fan may seem like a simple thing, but<br>for someone without adequate cooling during extreme heat, it can make a real difference. Seeing our<br>community show up and seeing those fans go home with people who needed them is exactly why we<br>wanted to bring this event to Wabash County.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jennifer Jordan, Government and Community Relations Manager for Duke Energy, said, \u201cIt\u2019s always<br>great to help organizations that are already doing so much to support their communities. This has been a<br>very warm summer \u2013 all the way into September \u2013 and there\u2019s no doubt this effort to keep Hoosiers cool<br>was very welcome in Wabash County.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event was about more than distributing fans. The Wabash County Health Department, Wabash<br>County Emergency Management Agency, Heartland REMC and Duke Energy joined Wabash County<br>United Fund to connect residents with additional information and resources. Heartland REMC also<br>provided energy efficiency kits to distribute during the event.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wabash County United Fund also thanks Wabash County for generously providing the building at 808<br>Manchester Ave. for the event and the Menards team on Illinois Road in Fort Wayne for working with<br>United Fund to fulfill the large order of 150 fans.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the success of the day also belonged to Wabash County.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA huge thank you to everyone who shared our posts, told a friend or neighbor, or helped us spread the<br>word,\u201d Dale said. \u201cWe had 150 fans to give away, and Wabash County showed up! We\u2019re so thankful to<br>the Duke Energy Foundation for giving us the opportunity to bring this event to our community, and to all<br>of our partners and volunteers who jumped in to help make it happen. This is exactly what we mean when<br>we talk about being united in Wabash County.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A limited number of fans are still available. Wabash County residents in need of a fan can call Wabash<br>County United Fund at 260-563-6726 to request one while supplies last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wabash County United Fund works to improve the quality of life for Wabash County residents by<br>bringing people and resources together and investing in local solutions in the areas of health, education,<br>and financial stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information visit www.wcunitedfund.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Wabash-Co-United-Fund-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Wabash-Co-United-Fund-1.jpg 875w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Wabash-Co-United-Fund-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Wabash-Co-United-Fund-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Wabash-Co-United-Fund-1-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WABASH, IN &#8211; Wabash County United Fund is thanking the Duke Energy Foundation for making itsWabash County United Against the Heat event possible through a generous $2,500 grant. The grant allowed Wabash County United Fund to purchase 150 20-inch box fans to distribute onSeptember 15 at no cost to Wabash County residents. The community response &#8230; <a title=\"Duke Energy Foundation Grant for United Against the Heat\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=102615\" aria-label=\"Read more about Duke Energy Foundation Grant for United Against the Heat\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102615","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Wade Weaver","author_link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?author=3"},"rttpg_comment":3,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?cat=1\" rel=\"category\">Uncategorized<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"WABASH, IN &#8211; Wabash County United Fund is thanking the Duke Energy Foundation for making itsWabash County United Against the Heat event possible through a generous $2,500 grant. 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