FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation, on behalf of Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), will donate $240,000 in emergency funds to help our communities in Indiana and Michigan amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
The funds will be available to local not-for-profits that support basic human needs like food, shelter and housing assistance across I&M’s service territory.
“It is important to all our team members at I&M to support and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve, and without hesitation we want to step up at this uncertain time and help,” said Toby Thomas, I&M President and COO. “The AEP Foundation has made it possible for the people at I&M to once again be there for our neighbors. These funds will help our communities and customers to focus on staying healthy and provide much needed aid as we navigate this pandemic.”
In total, the AEP Foundation will donate $1.5 million to communities served by AEP in eleven states to help those in need.
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ABOUT THE AEP FOUNDATION: The American Electric Power Foundation is funded by American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) and its utility operating units, including Indiana Michigan Power. The Foundation provides a permanent, ongoing resource for charitable initiatives involving higher dollar values and multi-year commitments in the communities served by AEP and initiatives outside of AEP’s 11-state service area. The Foundation’s areas of focus include special emphasis on improving lives through education from early childhood through higher education, protecting the environment, providing basic human services in the areas of hunger, housing, health and safety, and enriching life through art, music and cultural heritage. The Foundation is based in Columbus, Ohio.
ABOUT INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is headquartered in Fort Wayne, and its 2,370 employees serve more than 597,000 customers. More than half of its generation is emission-free, including 2,278 MW of nuclear generation in Michigan, 450 MW of purchased wind generation from Indiana, 22 MW of hydro generation in both states and approximately 15 MW of large-scale solar generation in both states. The company’s generation portfolio also includes 2,600 MW of coal-fueled generation in Indiana.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Schnee’ Garrett
Indiana Michigan Power Communications
(574) 283-1852
smgarrett@aep.com