'Supporting Those In Need' program targets local human services organizations

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) has launched a campaign to provide more than $3.5 million in contributions to local human services organizations during 2010.

In response to continued economic challenges in many of the communities where NiSource companies operate or provide energy services, the company, its employees and the NiSource Charitable Foundation are joining forces to contribute to local organizations providing food, clothing, shelter and other basic needs to individuals and families. The NiSource Supporting Those in Need campaign is expected to result in contributions of more than $3.5 million during 2010, an increase of more than 10 percent over 2009 giving.

"NiSource's local operating companies and employees have long been a strong, positive force in the communities where we operate and provide service," NiSource President & CEO Robert C. Skaggs Jr. noted. "During these difficult times, we felt it was more important than ever to provide strong corporate-wide support. Through the NiSource Supporting Those in Need campaign, we are focusing and leveraging our various giving channels to have an even greater impact in the community."

Additional information about the NiSource Supporting Those in Need campaign is available through local Communications and Community Relations team members via the NiSource Charitable Foundation Web site at www.nisource.com.

About the NiSource Charitable Foundation

In support of its aspiration to become North America's Premier Regulated Energy Company, NiSource established the NiSource Charitable Foundation, with a mission to help create strong and sustainable communities where NiSource employees and customers live and work. In close collaboration with NiSource employees and community partners, the Foundation seeks opportunities to provide funding and encourage volunteer support for non-profit organizations in the areas of: Community Vitality and Development; Environmental and Energy Sustainability; Learning and Science Education, and Public Safety and Human Services. More information about the NiSource Charitable Foundation is available at www.nisource.com/commitment_charitable.asp

About NiSource

NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), based in Merrillville, Ind., is a Fortune 500 company engaged in natural gas transmission, storage and distribution, as well as electric generation, transmission and distribution. NiSource operating companies deliver energy to 3.7 million customers located within the high-demand energy corridor stretching from the Gulf Coast through the Midwest to New England. Information about NiSource and its subsidiaries is available via the Internet at www.nisource.com. NI-F

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