Donation Will Support Revitalization Of Evansville’s Caldwell Community Center
During a special presentation made to the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana’s Caldwell Community Center, Dave Lesar, President and CEO of CenterPoint Energy, announced that The CenterPoint Energy Foundation has awarded a $535,000 grant to support revitalization of the facility located in Evansville, Ind. The donation will be used to install a new roof, create additional programming space, including a STEM lab, and expand the Center’s food distribution program. The CenterPoint Energy Foundation’s commitment also enabled a new 40-year lease for the facility, which will allow the YMCA to positively impact the area for decades to come.
Tynesha Smith, Energy Efficiency Representative with CenterPoint, and a YMCA board member, stated, “CenterPoint Energy has supported the Caldwell Community Center for more than a decade through contributions and volunteerism. As a resident of Evansville, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact that the YMCA has had on youth and families in my community.  I believe this investment, along with the continued engagement of my fellow colleagues, exemplifies our deep commitment to this important organization and its mission.â€
Johnathan Pope, President and CEO of the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, said, “We are thankful for the incredible generosity of the CenterPoint Energy Foundation.  The CenterPoint Energy Foundation’s investment in the Caldwell Community Center will provide life-changing opportunities and positively impact current and future families.â€
The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana’s Caldwell Community Center, located adjacent to the Caldwell Homes housing development on the south side of Evansville, provides neighboring youth and adults a wide range of programs, including mentoring, physical education, resume writing, financial literacy, and healthy cooking.
L-R: Lynne Harkel-Rumford (CNP), Natalie Hedde (CNP), Tynesha Smith (YMCA Board Member and CNP), Dave Lesar (President and CEO, CNP), Johnathan Pope (President and CEO, YMCA), Rick Moore (Executive Director, Evansville Housing Authority), Tom Moore (CNP), Amanda Schmitt (CNP) and Sean Kuykendall (YMCA). Face masks were only removed for the picture.
