ATLANTA, Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
employees and The Georgia Power Foundation Inc., through a special
partnership, together contributed more than $740,000+ to
Georgia non-profit organizations
in 2017. Employee donations were made through the Citizens of
Georgia Power, the company's statewide volunteer organization with
more than 4,000 employees involved in 48 chapters statewide. The
Georgia Power Foundation, the third-largest corporate giving
foundation in Georgia, then
provided matching funds for non-profits in many communities.
"The Georgia Power Foundation is honored to enhance and amplify
the efforts of our Citizens volunteers by providing matching funds
for non-profits across the state," said Rita Breen, director of charitable giving.
"Every year, the Foundation gives to hundreds of organizations that
directly impact residents in the community and help improve quality
of life."
Every year though the matching program, each Citizens chapter is
eligible to receive up to $5,000
matching fund allocation from the Georgia Power Foundation that can
be used to support up to two non-profits of the chapter's
choice. Non-profits were chosen collectively by members of
each chapter, included those supporting child services, literacy,
cancer and medical research, animal care, STEM education, housing
services, the arts, senior citizens, food banks and family
resources.
Matching contributions were made throughout the state to more
than 80 unique organizations such as Midtown Assistance Center,
Inc. in Atlanta, Homefirst Housing
Resource Services, Inc. in Macon,
Savannah Area Family Emergency Shelter in Savannah and Boys & Girls Clubs of the
Chattahoochee Valley, Inc. in Columbus.
A commitment to citizenship is at the heart of Georgia Power's
culture. Every year, Georgia Power and the non-profit Georgia Power
Foundation contribute millions of dollars to local Georgia non-profits and community
organizations around the state with employees contributing
thousands of hours of service locally. To learn more about how
Georgia Power is working to make Georgia an even better place to live and work,
visit https://www.georgiapower.com/community.html.
The Georgia Power Foundation
The Georgia Power
Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is the
third-largest corporate giving foundation in Georgia. The
Foundation provides grants to organizations that are enriching
communities across the state and is part of Georgia Power's
corporate and community relations strategy focusing on Improving
Education, Environmental Stewardship, Arts & Culture, and
Health & Human Services.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy
company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are
the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.5 million customers
in all but four of Georgia's 159
counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and
affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia
Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes
nuclear, 21st century coal and natural gas, as well as renewables
such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses
on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and
the company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates
as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more
information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the
company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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