Duke Energy has launched an initiative to encourage customers to sign up for the company’s Paperless Billing program and help others in the process.

Dubbed the “Go, Get, Give” initiative, Duke Energy’s goal is to sign up 140,000 new paperless billing customers, while, at the same time, contributing $3 per enrollment to various assistance funds that help customers pay their heating bills each winter.

Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Program Awards 100 Vehicles to 100 Nonprofits in 100 Days

Toyota of North Charlotte on Sept. 8, 2011 at 2 p.m. will present a Highlander HV Limited hybrid vehicle to North Mecklenburg Animal Rescue as part of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program.  The non-profit rescue group -- a private, donation-funded, no-kill organization which strives to help end pet overpopulation, abandonment and neglect -- will use the Highlander to transport dogs from shelters where they were at risk to their headquarters, veterinarian visits and their new homes.  They will also use the vehicle to carry dog food and other supplies needed to operate the rescue.  

Locally owned and operated iconic Charlotte restaurant chain, FUEL Pizza Café’, has proudly named The Sandbox as their newest non-profit to benefit from their expansive philanthropic work.

Starting Monday, August 22 through Sunday, August 28, each customer who brings in the FUEL Pizza Café | The Sandbox voucher at the time of purchase will have 25% of their bill donated to The Sandbox.