MDU Resources Group, Inc., has announced that it is donating $500,000 to a variety of organizations to support coronavirus relief efforts, including $15,000 to charities in Missouri.
A news release says the donation comes from the MDU Resources Foundation, which is funded by stockholder monies, and is in addition to the $2.2 million the MDU Resources Foundation already has committed to charitable organizations this year.
MDU Resources Group companies in Missouri include Bell Electrical Contractors and Capital Electric Line Builders. Organizations receiving coronavirus relief funds from MDU Resources in Missouri include:
· City Union Mission in Kansas City.
· Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.
· Harvesters in Kansas City.
· Helping Hands in Odessa.
· Hope Faith Ministries in Kansas City.
· Odessa Community Services Center.
· Ronald McDonald House Charities in Kansas City.
· St. Louis Community Foundation (Response Fund).
In addition to the $500,000 donation, the MDU Resources Foundation is accelerating 2020 grant payments that were previously identified for organizations such as food banks, shelters and elderly support.