Responding to the devastation created by Hurricane Harvey in Houston in late 2017, the Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association (CFEBA) and the Energy Bar Association’s (EBA) Houston Chapter have teamed up to donate $25,000 to the Blue Triangle Multicultural Association. Blue Triangle, a community center focused on water safety for children that opened in 1918 and now operates in Houston’s Third Ward, was severely impacted by the hurricane. The donation will support Blue Triangle’s effort to make critical electrical and structural repairs to its facility.
The donation was presented by James Cargas, President of EBA’s Houston Chapter, to Charlotte Kelly Bryant, Executive Director of the Blue Triangle, as part of its Celebrate Women’s History Month on Thursday, March 22, 2018.
“Shortly following Hurricane Harvey, CFEBA members with the support of EBA’s Houston Chapter banded together to raise donations for energy-related relief efforts,” said Mark Kalpin, CFEBA President. “With the support of James Cargas and Rick Smead in the Houston Chapter, this generosity resulted in our being able to raise more than $30,000, including a generous matching grant from NRG Energy. The donation to Blue Triangle is the first and largest step in our efforts to support the Houston community. At least one other grant will be forthcoming to another worthy recipient.” “This donation is going to make a tremendous impact on our community,” said Ms. Kelly Bryant. “It will assist us to complete necessary repairs caused by Harvey. We are very grateful to CFEBA and EBA for their support.” 
The Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association is a non-profit charitable organization formed in 2002 under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation engages in a variety of energy-related and general charitable activities, including the support of worthwhile energy-related charitable projects, as well as other community service projects, through financial contributions and volunteer services provided by the Foundation, members of the Energy Bar Association and others. Find more information at https://www.cfeba.org/.
The Energy Bar Association is an international, non-profit association of attorneys, non-attorney professionals, and students active in all areas of energy law. The EBA promotes the professional excellence and ethical integrity of its members in the practice, administration, and development of energy laws, regulations and policies. The EBA provides superior educational programming, networking opportunities, and information resources. Find more information at www.eba-net.org.
