MDU Resources Donates $500,000 to Support Pandemic Response Efforts
AUSTIN, TX — MDU Resources Group, Inc. announces that it is donating $500,000 to a variety of organizations to support coronavirus relief efforts, including $27,000 to charities in Texas. The donation comes from the MDU Resources Foundation, which is funded by stockholder monies, and is in addition to the $2.2 million the MDU Resources Foundation already has committed to charitable organizations this year.
MDU Resources Group companies in Texas include Knife River Corporation and Wagner-Smith Equipment. Organizations receiving coronavirus relief funds from MDU Resources in Texas include:
MDU Resources President and CEO David L. Goodin said the health and safety of MDU Resources' employees, customers, and the public is always the company's top priority, and the donations are intended to help communities regain their good health.
“We know it will take some time for our country to recover from this adversity, and we want to do our part to help,” Goodin said. “In addition to monetary support from our corporation, our employees are dedicated to ensuring we continue to serve our customers with the electricity, natural gas, and energy and transportation infrastructure that are essential for daily life.”
In addition to the $500,000 donation, the MDU Resources Foundation is accelerating 2020 grant payments that were previously identified for organizations such as food banks, shelters, and elderly support.
“Our employees are proud of the essential services they provide and of our company's support of our communities and the people who live in them,” Goodin said.
Trends Texas ContractorMDU Resources Group companies in Texas include Knife River Corporation and Wagner-Smith Equipment. Organizations receiving coronavirus relief funds from MDU Resources in Texas include:
- 100 Club of Southeast Texas in Beaumont
- Anayat House in Beaumont
- Brazos Valley Food Bank in Bryan
- Caritas of Waco
- Family Services of Southeast Texas Women's & Children's Shelter in Beaumont
- Harvest House in Burleson
- Salvation Army in Waco
- Say Amen Food Pantry (United Methodist Church) in Lorena
- Southeast Texas Food Bank in Beaumont
- The Helping Center of Marble Falls Area, Inc.
MDU Resources President and CEO David L. Goodin said the health and safety of MDU Resources' employees, customers, and the public is always the company's top priority, and the donations are intended to help communities regain their good health.
“We know it will take some time for our country to recover from this adversity, and we want to do our part to help,” Goodin said. “In addition to monetary support from our corporation, our employees are dedicated to ensuring we continue to serve our customers with the electricity, natural gas, and energy and transportation infrastructure that are essential for daily life.”
In addition to the $500,000 donation, the MDU Resources Foundation is accelerating 2020 grant payments that were previously identified for organizations such as food banks, shelters, and elderly support.
“Our employees are proud of the essential services they provide and of our company's support of our communities and the people who live in them,” Goodin said.
