An important part of making people aware of cancer includes showing them there’s hope when it comes to fighting it. In Panama City, Peoples Gas team members brought their own sweet touch to the concept – from cancer prevention tips to treatment options – with a bake sale for the department and customers alike. Work Coordinator Coreatha Garner organized the event, on June 18, with inspiration from a team member’s…
Peoples Gas and Cross Country Home Services put helping veterans in the spotlight
For proof that TECO cares about America’s veterans, talk to Vu Brown. Brown is a Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas customer in Wesley Chapel, Fla. On Dec. 4, the disabled U.S. Army veteran received a visit at his home from TECO team members and employees of Cross Country Home Services (CCHS). They brought gifts in the form of energy-efficient appliances – including a natural gas tankless water heater from Peoples…
Team members go above and beyond – and below – for safety in the community
When the Emergency Care Health Organization (ECHO) called out for help, team members answered. ECHO, a nonprofit organization based in Brandon, Fla., provides food, clothing, household items and other things to people who recently have experienced an emergency. In addition to welcoming donations and help from volunteers daily, ECHO holds thrift sales two Saturdays each month. With its main entrance just a couple feet from the parking lot, ECHO was…
Peoples Gas team’s community focus blooms in Orlando
When the Orlando division of Peoples Gas curbed it’s enthusiasm for the community, it did it literally – by beautifying a street curb with brilliant flowers. An early May drizzle couldn’t dampen team members’ drive to bring their best effort to the corner of Parramore Avenue and Conley Street in Orlando, said Orlando Division Manager Mike Hannweber. Joining the 15 Peoples Gas team members in the effort were members of Orlando’s…
Peoples Gas brings community focus to Ormond Beach trash cleanup
Team members from the Daytona Division of Peoples Gas spent the afternoon of April 26 at the beach, soaking up a little sun as they picked up trash. Across a breezy expanse of Ormond Beach, team members filled garbage bags with plastic, cans and other litter. In their support of company goals in the community, they had fun doing something good for the environment and advancing the aims of Earth…