ATLANTA, Nov. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the longstanding
Project SHARE initiative throughout the 2015 holiday season.
Project SHARE, established in partnership with The Salvation Army
in 1985, was one of the first fuel funds in America and provides
assistance for expenses such as utility bills, housing, food and
even medical necessities. Because donated funds are allocated back
to residents in the same community, the unique program is highly
localized with more than one million Georgians benefiting from the
program over the past three decades.
"Our commitment to excellent customer service is underscored by
our focus on developing customer-focused partnerships and programs
with trusted community organizations like The Salvation Army," said
Louise Scott, vice president of
customer service for Georgia Power. "The Project SHARE program,
driven by our customers' generosity and desire to help their
neighbors, is one of our most successful programs year after
year."
"Every day, people in need throughout Georgia turn to Project SHARE, and it is a
blessing to be able to provide them with heat, light, shelter and
peace of mind," said Major Charles
Powell, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army of
Georgia. "Through Project SHARE,
The Salvation Army is able to serve thousands of additional
Georgia families in financial
crisis. We are grateful for the vital support, generosity and
community concern of Georgia Power and their participating
customers."
Program Has Broad Impact
Since Project SHARE's inception, approximately 354,000 households
throughout the state have received assistance with more than
$65 million contributed to the
program by Georgia Power and its customers. Last year, more than
37,000 Georgia Power customers donated to the program leading to a
total contribution, including Georgia Power's match, of more than
$2.4 million.
Donate to Project SHARE
Although Georgia Power's support of the program continues
throughout the year, the company highlights the work of Project
SHARE annually on December and January Georgia Power bills. By
enrolling in the program, customers have the option to make an
automatic monthly donation of $1,
$2, $5
or $10 simply by adding the amount to
their bill payment. Georgia Power then matches the donation, dollar
for dollar.
Georgians can also make a one-time donation directly to Project
SHARE through The Salvation Army by calling (800) 257-4273 or
visiting www.salvationarmygeorgia.org. To learn more about Project
Share, or to support the program with Georgia Power today, visit
www.georgiapower.com/projectshare.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE:
SO), one of the nation's largest generators of
electricity. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.4
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. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer
service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall
business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South
by J.D. Power and Associates. 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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