Duke Energy Foundation, Tampa Bay Rays donate $93,000 to help Florida customers pay energy bills
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida customers are benefiting from the Tampa Bay Rays winning season. For each Rays win, the Duke Energy Foundation donated $1,000 to the company's Share the Light Fund, which distributes funds to social service agencies that provide energy bill payment assistance for customers. On Friday, Sept. 18, the Foundation presented $93,000 to 14 agencies serving communities across the state. "We've been headquartered in the Tampa Bay area for over 125 years, so we're naturally big Rays fans. Working with the team in this way, year after year, has only strengthened that relationship, while underscoring our shared commitment to helping individuals and families when they need it most," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "We encourage anyone who may be facing financial pressure or hardship to reach out now – there are many tools and programs, like the Share the Light Fund, that can offer some relief." "Our partnership with Duke Energy Florida and their Share the Light Fund reflects the Rays ongoing commitment to the Tampa Bay community," said Anthony Rioles, Rays vice president of corporate partnerships. "We are proud to have the opportunity to turn our success on the field into meaningful support for our neighbors and fellow Floridians when they need it most." The Share the Light Fund helps...
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