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GUC employees are your neighbors.
We live right here in the community and we’re dedicated to make the Greenville region a better place for all of us, just like you!
We often participate in school career fairs; give presentations at schools and to community groups; and attend community events like Freeboot Friday and PirateFest where we share information about our programs and how you can save money on your utility bills. We also welcome groups to tour our facilities.
Want to ask us to support your organization or event?
We have Community Outreach Guidelines and an online application form for you to use to provide us with the information we need to make a decision.
Many of our employees are involved in the community as volunteer fire fighters, EMTs, and in leadership roles in schools, churches, and other groups. Here are some examples of how we give back to the community as an organization:
Community Cleanup
This employee-created and managed program is where employees volunteer their time to clean several areas within Greenville, especially near our main office. This program began in 2025 and is scheduled to take place twice a year.
Energy Efficiency Initiative
This is a partnership with the city of Greenville and funded by GUC to support energy efficiency in low-income households. For more information about the program and how to participate, call the City of Greenville at 252-329-2489.
Fan Giveaways
Greenville Utilities helps provide relief from the heat for some local residents by purchasing fans for those in need. For more than 25 years, GUC has provided fans to be distributed to the elderly, handicapped, and qualifying families with small children. For more information about how to receive a fan, please contact the Pitt County Council on Aging and the Greenville Housing Authority.
Neighbor to Neighbor
This program has provided more than $800,000 in heating assistance to older adults and families in need since 2001. Donations from customers and organizations are matched up to $20,000 a year. Find out more.
Operation Santa Claus
Each year, our employees donate toys to Operation Santa Claus for children who would otherwise not have presents during the holidays. Departments come together to support families during the holidays as well.
United Way of Pitt County
GUC employees have worked together to support the United Way of Pitt County for many years. GUC's United Way Committee conducts fundraisers at various times throughout the year as well as coordinating the annual payroll deduction donation drive. Many employees also give their time serving as volunteers for various agencies and organizations which are supported by the United Way.
