ATLANTA, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southern
Company Gas Foundation, Southern Company Gas and its subsidiaries
are investing $2.5 million this year
to support coronavirus (COVID-19) relief efforts in California, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. While the company continues to
provide safe, reliable fuel to its customers and works to maintain
the health and safety of its employees and communities, it is
taking immediate action to address the increasing difficulties the
global health crisis is creating for those living across the
regions it serves.
"These are unprecedented times, and it's more important than
ever for us to engage with those who know our communities' needs
best," said Kim Greene, chairman,
president and CEO of Southern Company Gas. "Whether it's supporting
health care providers and first responders or agencies focused on
helping businesses and their employees get back on their feet, we
are committed to providing resources where they are needed
most."
The Southern Company Gas family of companies and its charitable
foundation are working with relief organizations located in seven
states such as Meals on Wheels, the American Red Cross, the
Salvation Army and United Way to help lessen the health, community
and economic impacts of the pandemic. Southern Company Gas will be
identifying nonprofit partners on a rolling basis as the needs
resulting from COVID-19 evolve.
A major part of this effort will take place in Georgia, where Southern Company Gas
headquarters and two of its subsidiaries are located. The company's
local distribution business Atlanta Gas Light is working with the
Public Service Commission and Georgia Watch on Atlanta Gas Light's
plan to allocate $1 million for
supplemental low-income energy assistance, with a specific focus on
aiding the elderly.
These efforts follow a decision by Southern Company Gas' local
distribution companies on March 14 to
institute a moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment, continuing
service for those economically impacted by COVID-19.
In addition, the Southern Company Gas Foundation is launching a
new website highlighting COVID-19 support resources and information
on how to give back to local communities. Visit scgcares.org for
more.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO),
America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves
approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its
regulated distribution companies in four states with approximately
700,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural
gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate
pipelines, asset management for natural gas wholesale customers and
ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more
information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
About the Southern Company Gas Foundation
The Southern
Company Gas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to
supporting those who are transforming lives by tackling complex
challenges with revolutionary vision. Every year, the Foundation
donates millions of dollars in grants to organizations that align
with Southern Company Gas' values and that passionately work to
improve the lives of the communities the company serves. As an
independent, nonprofit philanthropic foundation, the Southern
Company Gas Foundation is funded solely by Southern Company Gas
through shareholder dollars.
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