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Dominion, Fluor Donate to Fluvanna Habitat for Humanity

 

Habitat for Humanity in Fluvanna County announced today that it had received $50,000 from the Dominion Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Richmond-based Dominion Resources, and Fluor Corporation based in Irving Texas.

 

The money provided by the two companies will allow Habitat to construct two houses this year in the county for needy families. In addition, Dominion, which is building Bear Garden Power Station in Buckingham County, and Fluor, the engineering-construction firm hired to build the station, will provide materials and volunteers to help complete the houses.

 

“Our goal has been to construct two homes a year in Fluvanna County,” said Habitat President Mike Himes. “With the downtown turn in the economy, we have not been able to reach that goal for the past few years. Thanks to the generosity of Dominion and Fluor, we will achieve our goal this year.”

 

Emmett Toms, an external affairs manager with Dominion, and Trey Wills, executive director with Fluor’s Power Group, each presented Himes with checks for $25,000 in a ceremony held Friday, January 28.

 

“Dominion has been a strong supporter of Habitat for Humanity in many of the areas where it has operations,” said Toms. “With Fluvanna County being the home of our Bremo Power Station and a neighbor of the Bear Garden Power Station, we are pleased to be able to partner with the local Habitat organization.”

 

“Fluor is grateful to team with Dominion to provide both monetary and construction resources for Habitat for Humanity and be a positive contributor to the community,” said Wills of Fluor.

 

Work on one of the new homes already has begun. “Our hope is that our next Habitat family will be in their new home by Easter,” said Himes.

About Dominion Resources: Dominion is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of more than 27,600 megawatts of generation. Dominion operates the nation's largest natural gas storage system and serves retail energy customers in 13 states. In December 2010, Dominion announced that it was providing $1 million to organizations in Virginia and 13 other states that provide shelter or housing assistance for the homeless and others in need. In addition, the company donated another $1 million to EnergyShare to assist families in Virginia and North Carolina affected by the recession. EnergyShare is aimed at helping those experiencing a crisis heat their homes after all other forms of assistance have been exhausted. For more information about Dominion, visit the company's website at www.dom.com. 

About Fluor

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) designs, builds and maintains many of the world's most challenging and complex projects.  Through its global network of offices on six continents, the company provides comprehensive capabilities and world-class expertise in the fields of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance and project management.  Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Fluor is a FORTUNE 200 company and had revenues of $22 billion in 2009.  For more information, visit www.fluor.com.                    

The presentation of the checks from Dominion and Fluor to Fluvanna Habitat.  Pictured are:

 

Front row (L-R): Mike Himes- President, Fluvanna Habitat; Emmett Toms- Dominion

Middle row: Frank Brayton- Dominion; James Strohman- Dominion; Trey Willis- Fluor

Back row: Jimmy Law- Fluor; Curtis Easler- Fluor