Eversource Donates $2 Million In Coronavirus Relief

BERLIN, CT — The Eversource Foundation is donating more than $2 million to support communities dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The foundation is providing funds to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

These funds include the acceleration of the energy company’s regular $1.2 million annual donation to United Way agencies across all three states and an additional $1 million donation to be dispersed to those agencies and others providing social services such as food pantries and health and human service organizations.

“We’re committed to supporting all of our customers, our neighbors and the communities where we work and live during these difficult and uncertain times,” Eversource Chairman, President and CEO Jim Judge said in a statement. “As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the critical social services provided by nonprofits across our states are increasingly important, with people facing financial hardship and other challenges. There are many worthy charitable organizations across our region that are working to ensure that everyone has the support they need, and we’re grateful for all of our community partners and the important work they do throughout our region.”

Some of the organizations and the respective COVID relief funds that are receiving funding from the Eversource Foundation include United Way partners across all three states, 4-CT Statewide COVID-19 Relief Fund, Connecticut Food Bank, and Foodshare.