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POWERING OUR COMMUNITY, TRANSFORMING LIVES

It’s that time of the year when CPS Energy employees come together as ONE TEAM to partner with United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County to make a difference for those in need in our community. Our campaign will run from Monday, September 16 through Friday, October 11, with a goal of $600,000 in employee pledges and 100% employee participation. This year’s theme for the campaign is, “Powering our Community, Transforming Lives,” something we know a lot about!

Because of your contribution, we have been able to help and address some of our community’s most critical needs, including mental health, childcare, workforce development, education, and so much more. To do this, United Way focuses on four priority areas that have the greatest impact on improving lives and breaking the cycle of generational poverty. 

The four United Way Impact Areas are:

  • PREPARING YOUNG CHILDREN FOR LIFE – United Way works to ensure that all children grow up in safe, stable and nurturing environments; that all children are healthy in mind, body and spirit and become curious learners progressing toward their full potential.
  • HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED - United Way strives to have all young people actively engaged in our community, prepared for the 21st century workforce and have resource-rich environments with prepared and engaged adults to support them to reach their full potential.
  • STRENGTHENING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES - United Way works to ensure that all individuals and families are stable, flourish economically, reach their full potential, and maintain a quality of life free of discrimination.
  • SUPPORTING PEOPLE IN CRISIS - United Way provides safety net services assisting with issues related to food, clothing, abuse, shelter, and emergency care to meet the immediate, urgent needs of those in need.

Join the effort to help individuals and families in need. Your pledge dollars stay local and make a lasting impact.

Thank you for your generosity and for being part of the CPS Energy Family. 

Join us at one of our signature events:

  • CPS Energy United Way Campaign Kickoff    
    Monday, September 16, 2024
    11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    CPS Energy HQ (Grid Rooms)
    Click here to RSVP!

  • CPS Energy United Way Campaign Town Hall
    Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    7:30 AM
    Virtual (link to be shared with all employees in the TODAY Newsletter)

  • CPS Energy Women United and Emerging Leaders Fire Side Chat
    Tuesday, September 17, 2024
    4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
    CPS Energy HQ (reception area in front of Grid Rooms)
    Click here to RSVP!

  • CPS Energy’s Community Impact Partner Open House
    Thursday, September 19, 2024
    11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    CPS Energy HQ (first floor hallways and in the cafeteria)
    Click here to RSVP!

United Way 2024 Resources:

 

Video Messages from United Way Past Loaned Executives:

 

Incentives for Making a Pledge:

Thank you for making your pledge and being a part of this year’s United Way Campaign! Each Friday during the campaign, Corporate Responsibility will have their Friday Fun Giveaway Days - September 20, 27 and October 11. If you pledged by the end of the business day, each Friday, your name will be entered into a drawing to win one of the special prizes below. Winners will be notified by phone and email.

Here are the items up for grabs this year!

  • GrillsGiving Family Pack of Tickets
  • San Antonio Zoo Tickets
  • Live United Swag
  • San Antonio in a Box – Capistrano Soap Company
  • CPS Energy Company Store Credit
  • Bushnell Golf Bluetooth Speaker
  • TopGolf Gift Card