Shining a light on this year’s United Way campaign

December 22, 2025

DTE Energy concluded its 2025 United Way fundraising campaign by raising nearly $2 million through employee participation and a matching contribution from the DTE Foundation. Employees engaged in various creative fundraising activities including cookoffs, raffles, trivia contests, bingo events, and themed gatherings like Worktoberfest and karaoke parties. The campaign also featured volunteer service projects, such as an August backpack drive at Beacon Park where workers filled bags with school supplies for students.

Who is affected

DTE Energy employees who participated in fundraising and volunteer activities
United Way and its programs, particularly the 2-1-1 service
Community members who will receive support through United Way programs for food, housing, and utility assistance
Children who received backpacks filled with school supplies
DTE Foundation (providing matching funds)
Specific DTE teams including Gas Operations, Human Relations, Project Management Office, Customer Service, and Distribution Capital Management

What action is being taken

No explicit ongoing actions are stated in the article. The campaign has ended, and all actions described (fundraising events, volunteer projects, donations) are referenced in past tense as completed activities.

Why it matters

The campaign matters because it raised nearly $2 million to support vital community services through United Way's 2-1-1 program, which connects vulnerable populations with essential resources like food, housing, and utility assistance. The initiative demonstrates corporate social responsibility and employee engagement in community welfare. The backpack project specifically highlights the importance of supporting education and providing students with necessary school supplies. The campaign also fostered team building, creativity, and a culture of giving back within the organization.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article (though the article mentions the company's commitment to giving back will continue throughout the year and references potential expansion of certain events like the wine raffle).

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