DOVER, Del. – In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE:CPK) has announced $50,000 in donations to support the continuing recovery efforts of affected communities. The Company is donating to the following organizations:
$30,000 to American Red Cross – Help those Affected by Disasters: providing food, shelter, relief supplies, emotional support, recovery planning and other assistance during disasters.
$10,000 to Volunteer Florida – The Florida Disaster Fund: a private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster.
$10,000 to Samaritan’s Purse – Hurricane Relief Fund: a nondenominational organization that mobilizes to provide emergency aid, Samaritan’s Purse is responding to both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, with multiple disaster relief bases in North Carolina and Florida.
“During times of crisis, it’s vital for us to stand behind the agencies delivering essential services to our neighbors in need,” said Jeff Householder, board chair, president and CEO. “Caring is a core Company value at Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, and we are proud to support our communities with the hope these donations will offer immediate relief to those impacted.”
Melissa Stamper, community affairs director, shared about the philosophy behind the Company’s philanthropy. “Our Companywide giving policy defines four focus areas for giving: safety and health, community development, education and environmental stewardship, and these donations align with those priorities. The communities we serve are the same communities where we live and work, and our hearts are with those who’ve been affected by these storms.”
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation offers sustainable energy solutions through its natural gas transmission and distribution, electricity generation and distribution, propane gas distribution, mobile
compressed natural gas utility services and solutions, and other businesses.
Please note that Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is not affiliated with Chesapeake Energy, an oil and natural gas exploration company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Contact:
Brianna Patterson, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Manager, Public Relations and Strategic Communications
419.314.1233
