ATLANTA, March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Power
Foundation, Inc. is investing $1
million in 2020 to support the state of Georgia in addressing the unprecedented
impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As Georgia Power continues to
provide safe, reliable energy for its customers and works to ensure
the safety and health of its employees, the company has recognized
the strain the global health crisis has put on many families and
individuals across the communities it serves.
"Our customers, communities and state are facing unique human
and economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Georgia Power
is committed to standing with our neighbors, just as we have for
more than 135 years, as we see this challenge through together,"
said Paul Bowers, chairman,
president and CEO of Georgia Power. "This investment by our
foundation is in addition to the $1.5
million that Georgia Power has already committed by way of
partnerships such as Project Share to help meet the basic needs of
those impacted."
This investment will be focused on making an impact on:
- Food Insecurity: will be used to help address food
insecurity across the state, including assessing needs and
deploying funding to aid in relief efforts.
- Homelessness: will be focused on helping assess
needs and develop a funding mechanism to support homeless shelters
and clinics in coordination with the governor's statewide task
force subcommittee on homelessness.
- Displaced Workers Assistance: will be provided to
assist community foundations and our established non-profit
partners in establishing a statewide collective effort to help
provide emergency assistance to displaced workers.
In light of the pandemic and related shutdowns that have
affected families across Georgia,
the company announced recently that it would suspend residential
disconnections beginning Saturday, March 14,
2020, for 30 days. Georgia Power will reevaluate the
decision and time frame as the situation develops. The company also
partners with nonprofits, as well as community and faith-based
organizations to offer assistance programs to those in need
throughout the year. To learn more about Georgia Power's commitment
to the community, including the company's annual citizenship
report, visit GeorgiaPower.com/Community.
The Georgia Power Foundation
The Georgia Power
Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is the
fourth-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
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 2.6
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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