ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia
Power Foundation today announced a $50,000 donation to St. Vincent de Paul Georgia
to help provide support to furloughed and unpaid federal workers
and contractors in Georgia
impacted by the partial government shutdown.
Through the fund, impacted families can ask for assistance by
submitting a request to gapowerassistancefund@svdpgeorgia.org. Each
email request should include the following:
- requestor's name
- contact information (address, email and phone number)
- brief summary of situation
A St. Vincent de Paul Georgia caseworker will reach out within
24 working hours. Questions regarding assistance through the
newly-established fund can also be submitted to
gapowerassistancefund@svdpgeorgia.org.
"At Georgia Power, we believe in helping our neighbors. We
understand the shutdown may have affected federal workers,
contractors and their families across the state," said Paul Bowers, Georgia Power Chairman, President
and CEO. "We hope this partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Georgia
will help provide some peace of mind during this time."
Georgia Power offers assistance options year-round for families
who need help paying their bill. For more on payment arrangements
and to learn more about other agencies that offer assistance, visit
georgiapower.com.
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia,
respecting the dignity of each person, works to bring hope and help
to those in need so they may achieve stability and move toward
self-sufficiency. The non-profit organization runs many programs
benefitting citizens across the state including Family Support
Centers in North and Central
Georgia, benefits screenings, direct aid support and
more.
Since 1883, Georgia Power has remained steadfast in its mission
to improve the same communities it calls home for its customers,
employees, neighbors and friends. Through the years, Georgia Power
and its employees and retirees have poured themselves into
enriching the environment and prosperity of Georgia's
communities. In fact, the company's total community impact
totaled $21 million last year.
Georgia Power and the Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. invested more
than $16.2 million in communities and
nonprofit organizations across the state. Additionally, Georgia
Power employees and retirees donated nearly 150,000 hours in
volunteer services – valued at more than $3.5 million.
For more on Georgia Power's community efforts, visit
www.georgiapower.com/community.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
electric 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, 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), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and
Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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