Holocaust Museum, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, John Morroni Foundation get grants from Duke Energy
October 20, 2020 - The Duke Energy Foundation is powering Florida communities with nearly $260,000 in grants to fund accessibility to the arts, promote diversity and inclusion, and address storm preparedness and Covid-19 challenges. Three grant recipients in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area received $15,000 each. They are the Clearwater Jazz Holiday, to support the virtual Journey through Jazz afterschool program in economically challenged communities; the Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg to support free virtual lessons for grades 1 to 12 to promote civility and embracing differences between people; and the John Morroni Legacy Foundation, to support a first responder mental health initiative. A $50,000 grant went to Prospera, an economic development organization based in Orlando and offering bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business. Other grants went to organizations in Orlando, Tallahassee and Gainesville. The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) customers live and work.