Columbia Gas of Virginia Donates $7,500 to ElderHomes
CHESTER, VA. – Nov. 12, 2009 – Columbia Gas of Virginia has donated $7,500 to ElderHomes in support of their efforts to assist the elderly, disabled and low-income persons remain in their homes.
"The work of ElderHomes across Central Virginia is critical in keeping people in their homes comfortably, safely, and affordably," said Carl Levander, President of Columbia Gas of Virginia. "We understand the financial pressures this economy is having on many of our elderly, disabled and low-income persons and we are confident this contribution will help many people in our community remain in their homes."
Columbia Gas of Virginia employees and shareholders are committed to helping the 81 communities it delivers natural gas energy with contributions in improving the quality of life for individuals and the community. Columbia Gas of Virginia supports numerous organizations focused on education, environment, human needs and energy.
Since 1847, Columbia Gas of Virginia has delivered the natural gas energy used by Virginians to heat their homes, manufacture products, operate their businesses and support the economic vitality of the Commonwealth. Natural gas is one of the cleanest, most efficient and environmentally-friendly domestic sources of energy available today.
ElderHomes Corporation is a not-for-profit community development corporation. Their mission is to improve the housing and living conditions of elderly, disabled, and low-income persons in Richmond, Colonial Heights and Hopewell, and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, and Powhatan.