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    Home»Business»CenterPoint Energy recognizes employee volunteer hours during National Volunteer Week
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    CenterPoint Energy recognizes employee volunteer hours during National Volunteer Week

    EPLN Staff ReportsBy EPLN Staff ReportsApril 24, 20242 Mins Read

    During National Volunteer Week (April 21-27), CenterPoint Energy recognizes its employees for collectively dedicating nearly 3 million hours since 2002 through volunteering with nonprofits and community organizations.   

    Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week celebrates the positive impact of community volunteers, showing appreciation for their dedication to making a difference by donating their time and talent. CenterPoint Energy’s employees volunteer both through company-organized volunteer efforts and causes meaningful to them. 

    In 2023, 37% of CenterPoint Energy employees engaged in volunteer work, surpassing both the national average of 23% and the average volunteer rate of 13% within the utility industry. Last year, CenterPoint Energy employees volunteered more than 90,000 volunteer hours to nonprofit organizations, providing nearly $2.7 million in value to the organizations based on the Independent Sector’s Value of Volunteer Time report. Additionally, CenterPoint Energy employees throughout the company and at all levels serve on boards of nonprofits, donating their time and talents to help service organizations achieve their initiatives and missions. 

    “CenterPoint Energy is committed to providing energy for what matters most to the communities we have the privilege of serving,” said June Deadrick, vice president, community relations at CenterPoint Energy. “Through volunteerism and CenterPoint Energy Foundation grants, our company and employees provide time, energy and financial contributions to organizations and causes that make a positive lasting difference in the lives of others.”  

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    Since 1992, CenterPoint Energy Minnesota employees have volunteered more than 25,000 hours with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and helped build over 50 homes. Each year, employees participate in a company-sponsored build week in the service area. CenterPoint Energy and its foundation have contributed over $800,000 to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, aiding affordable housing in Minnesota.

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