DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION GIVING
Through our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), the CenterPoint Energy Foundation supports our core giving areas of Education and Community Vitality, develops relationships with new and existing non-profit partners, and works to ensure our partnerships have long-term impact.
Community Vitality | $2,448,330
Education | $2,249,434
Local Initiative | $2,500
DE&I Strategic Giving Pillars
Education
- Promote diverse literature and increase literacy skills
- Fund minority student exposure to STEM
- Expand diverse talent pipeline through Career/Technical Education programs
Community
Vitality
- Invest in projects and affordable housing in racially diverse neighborhoods
- Improve quality of life for individuals
Relationship Building
- Support diverse leadership and board of directors in community organizations
- Provide organizational funding in underserved communities
CENTERPOINT ENERGY FOUNDATION
2022 DE&I HIGHLIGHTS
- Latinos for Education — Funding supports Latinx Teachers Fellowship Program, which aims to provide capacity-building resources to develop and retain early-career Latino teachers.
- Community One (Evansville, IN) — Grant providing resources for housing restoration and community revitalization in a diverse, under-resourced neighborhood.
- HBCU Partnerships — Expanded on 2021 HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) partnerships in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi and provided more than $100,000 in funding.
- NextGen Workforce Development — More than $250,000 in investments into career technical education, internships and mentoring programs focused on minority and low-income youth.
