This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (the 3rd Monday in January). At Peoples Gas we observe this day as a company holiday. “I’m glad the decision was made to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day as an official company holiday last year because it shows our leadership cares about building a culture of equality, tolerance, diversity and the inclusion…
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Inspiring Hope for Struggling Students with Aptitude
At Peoples Gas and Tampa Electric, our employees are finding ways to “Inspire Hope” during the pandemic. And we’re proud to share stories of team members safely volunteering and inspiring hope in our communities, one day at a time. Jammal Davenport’s childhood was not easy. A teenage mom, an incarcerated dad – circumstances that don’t always lead a child to succeed. Jammal says, “I was ‘that kid’ with the odds…
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Inspiring hope with hydration and a big heart
At Peoples Gas and Tampa Electric our employees are finding ways to “Inspire Hope” during the pandemic. And we’re proud to share stories of team members safely volunteering and inspiring hope in our communities, one day at a time. If you deliver the mail or pick up the trash at Monica Byrnes’ house, you’re in luck. The TECO employee – or her husband Steve – will likely greet you with…
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TECO Team Members Virtually Raise Money for Feeding America
Amid the pandemic, we know more people than ever are struggling financially and there is an increasing need for access to healthy food. That’s why Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas organized a Virtual Food Bank Drive benefiting several Feeding America affiliates in Florida. Our team members blew us away with their generosity, raising more than $55,000 with a dollar-for-dollar match from our parent company Emera! Our donation will fund more…
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