AMARILLO, Texas (Dec. 7, 2022) – Xcel Energy employees and contractors in Texas and New Mexico, with support from the Xcel Energy Foundation, have raised more than $665,000 through this year’s United Way campaign, surpassing last year’s total by 13%.
Employees and contractors in Texas and New Mexico donated more than $340,000 during the five-week campaign that ended in October to support organizations of their choice. The Xcel Energy Foundation matched their contribution with gifts to local United Way organizations, amplifying the impact of these funds in supporting charitable causes in communities the company serves. Total giving across all eight states Xcel Energy serves was more than $5 million.
“Everyone deserves the opportunity to lead healthy, fulfilling lives,” said Brett Carter, Xcel Energy’s executive vice president, group president–Utilities, and chief customer officer. Carter chaired the United Way Giving Campaign alongside Amanda Rome, executive vice president and chief legal and compliance officer. “The generous gifts from our employees, contractors and retirees will help ensure our communities receive shelter, food, job training, medical care and more.”
“We were excited to see $77,000 more in donations over last year’s giving campaign,” added Rome. “Our workforce not only donated to nonprofits important to them, but they also connected with one another through fun and inspirational events, such as an online auction, worksite kickoff events and virtual coffee chats.”
One of the most successful employee-driven fundraising activities was a sporting clays competition in Amarillo. Employees at Amarillo’s Harrington Generating Station coordinated the annual event, netting close to $20,000 for the United Way of Amarillo and Canyon.
“Our employees work together on a daily basis to exceed our customers’ expectations, and they put this same energy into responding to needs in the communities where they live and work,” said Adrian J. Rodriguez, president, Xcel Energy – New Mexico, Texas. “We’re never surprised when we see them succeed in these important community efforts, but a double-digit increase in giving in a year that has been so challenging is beyond anyone’s expectations. We’re proud of what they’ve accomplished.”
The annual United Way Giving Campaign is one element of Xcel Energy’s year-round commitment to giving back. Through the Xcel Energy Foundation, the company supports programs and organizations that fall under its focus areas of STEM Career Pathways, Environmental Sustainability, and Community Vitality. In 2022, the Foundation has awarded $4.4 million in focus area grants to more than 400 nonprofits across Xcel Energy’s eight-state service area. Nonprofits also benefit from Xcel Energy Foundation matching funds for employee donations made outside the United Way campaign.
Watch a video about this year’s United Way campaign.
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About Xcel Energy Foundation
The Xcel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that awards charitable grants to nonprofit organizations and sponsors the volunteer programs of Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries. The majority of Xcel Energy Foundation funding comes from Xcel Energy shareholder dollars. For more information, visit https://www.xcelenergy.com/community/focus_area_grants.
