United Way hosted a check presentation by DTE Energy Employees at their August Board of Directors’ meeting.  DTE Energy employees from the Monroe Power Plant raised over $1700.00 to offer help and support for local non-profits and the family of Chelsea Little.

A check for $440 was presented to the family of Chelsea Little, who died in a tragic accident in April of 2014.  These funds were raised at a Faith and Hope Fundraiser painting party for the survivors of the Motorcycle accident. The fundraiser was the accomplishment of members of the DTE Monroe Area Task Force April Kassuba, Marsha Wilson, Madonna Burkit and Pete Burkit.

The other organizations presented with checks were Gabby’s Ladder and Paula’s House.  The DTE Employees held gate collections from the Monroe Power Plant employees along with contracted employees on site.  Gabby’s Ladder received $625 and Paul’s house received a check for $675.

Energy is critical to our quality of life and economic progress. DTE Energy is relied upon 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year to produce, acquire and deliver that energy, whether from traditional sources or from renewable and alternative technologies.   DTE Energy employees in Monroe County have provided many hours of volunteer support along with financial donation to many non-profit organizations.

United Way of Monroe County partners with local nonprofits, businesses, government and social service agencies to address our community’s most pressing needs.  For more information readers are invited to visit the organization’s website at www.monroeuw.org, or join them on Facebook at United Way of Monroe County. The organization is located at 216 N. Monroe St. and the phone number is 734-242-1331.

PICTURED:

Standing, Kaye Lani Wilson, Director Gabby’s Ladder, Madonna and Peter Bukit, DTE Energy Employees, Barry Little, Molly Luempert-Coy, Regional Manager at DTE Energy

Seated Kay Little, Chelsea’s daughter, Lacie Lynn Little and cousins.