PRESS RELEASE February 1, 2022 The Dominion Foundation for Grants $5,000 for Utility Assistance Catholic Charities of Steuben would like to thank The Dominion Foundation for a $5,000 grant for utility assistance. This grant will help Catholic Charities’ Turning Point programs assist hundreds of families in Steuben County with heating costs and avoiding utility shutoffs. David Lamphier, Manager of Gas Transmission Operations for the Northeastern Area, and Aaron Hughes, Operations Supervisor for the Woodhull Station presented the grant on July 14, 2015 at Turning Point Bath, 23 Liberty Street in Bath, NY. Accepting the award were Lynda Lowin, Turning Point Director, and Sue Bozman, Grant Development and Data Quality Control Director for Catholic Charities of Steuben, which houses the Turning Point programs at three locations in Bath, Corning, and Hornell. Turning Point helps people use a financial crisis as a chance to turn a corner in their lives. Through Basic Needs Services, clients avert homelessness, utility shutoff, hunger and medicine shortage. Through Support Services, clients access ongoing supports that help stretch earned dollars for short-term stability. Through Development Services, clients position themselves for long-term stability by setting goals, accessing opportunities, and gaining knowledge.

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PRESS RELEASE

April 28, 2023

The Dominion Foundation for Grants $5,000 for Utility Assistance

Catholic Charities of Steuben would like to thank The Dominion Foundation for a $5,000 grant for utility assistance. This grant will help Catholic Charities’ Turning Point programs assist hundreds of families in Steuben County with heating costs and avoiding utility shutoffs.

David Lamphier, Manager of Gas Transmission Operations for the Northeastern Area, and Aaron Hughes, Operations Supervisor for the Woodhull Station presented the grant on July 14, 2015 at Turning Point Bath, 23 Liberty Street in Bath, NY.

Accepting the award were Lynda Lowin, Turning Point Director, and Sue Bozman, Grant Development and Data Quality Control Director for Catholic Charities of Steuben, which houses the Turning Point programs at three locations in Bath, Corning, and Hornell.

Turning Point helps people use a financial crisis as a chance to turn a corner in their lives. Through Basic Needs Services, clients avert homelessness, utility shutoff, hunger and medicine shortage. Through Support Services, clients access ongoing supports that help stretch earned dollars for short-term stability. Through Development Services, clients position themselves for long-term stability by setting goals, accessing opportunities, and gaining knowledge.

The Dominion Foundation’s charitable giving focuses on providing energy assistance for those in need, helping to protect natural resources, encouraging educational excellence, fostering an appreciation of diversity, and revitalizing neighborhoods.

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The Turning Point service priority for Catholic Charities of Steuben (CCS) alleviates the effects of social injustice by stabilizing families in economic crisis, and supporting them as they strive for self-sufficiency.

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CCS’ mission is to build communities that care for all people by strengthening and enriching the quality of life for individuals, families, and children; working to reduce poverty; and advocating for social justice. For more information, visit CatholicCharitiesSteuben.org.

IMAGE ATTACHED: Dominion Grant Award Accepted.jpgCAPTION: From Left: David Lamphier and Aaron Hughes of Dominion present a $5,000 grant award to Lynda Lowin of Turning Point and Sue Bozman of Catholic Charities of Steuben. The award will go toward helping hundreds of Steuben County families avoid utility shutoff.