$5,000 GRANT FROM DUKE ENERGY USED FOR BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES

DELAND, FL – August 12, 2019
Duke Energy has generously donated $5,000 to The House Next Door for our CARES Program. C.A.R.E.S. (Coordination, Advocacy, Resources, Education and Support) is an evidence-based family-centered, strength-based, and community-driven model for child abuse prevention. The programs unique “Wraparound” approach and Family Team Conferencing offers services and support to families experiencing stressors, providing families with natural supports that help them to develop and implement plans to ensure their stability and the health and welfare of their children.
The Duke Energy grant money was used to support our CARES families as they prepare for back to school, which can be a huge financial barrier for them. The funds were divided up between our CARES families with a financial budgeting goal. Eligible families picked up their first gift card for back to school supplies at our DeLand Service Site on July 19, 2019. They then brought back receipts from their purchases along with a household budget on August 2, 2019 for a BBQ for all of our CARES families. They also collected their second gift card to be used for additional back to school shopping at this time.
Thank you to Duke Energy for making back to school less stressful for our CARES families!
To learn more about The House Next Door or to donate online, visit www.thehnd.com or call (386) 734-7571.
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