Charitable Giving

A commitment to citizenship is the heart of Georgia Power's core values. Our vision is based on a very simple premise: The quality of life in our communities directly affects the success of our business. As a company, we want to be judged not only by the service we provide, but also for what we do to improve the quality of life for all people in the places where we live and work.

Giving Back
Giving back to the communities we serve is just one way Georgia Power honors its commitment to be a citizen wherever we serve. Our philanthropic commitment occurs through two fronts: Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. and Corporate Giving.

Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.
The Foundation is an independent legal entity providing grants to organizations that are enriching the communities we serve. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed over $100 million to qualifying nonprofit organizations. It currently ranks as the fifth-largest corporate foundation in Georgia in terms of giving.

Corporate Giving
Georgia Power makes charitable donations to hundreds of organizations and initiatives throughout our service territory, which includes 153 of the state's 159 counties. Our corporate giving is designed to focus dollars on issues critical to the success of our company, customers and shareholders. Over the past five years, the company has contributed approximately $14 million to various endeavors. Most of our corporate giving is driven by employees who work with community agencies to identify the best programs to address local needs. The organizations and agencies we support are as diverse as the people they assist.

Many employees also hold leadership positions on nonprofit boards. Requests from nonprofit organizations seeking employees to serve in leadership roles are evaluated locally, based on employee availability and interest and the organization's compatibility with the company's areas of focus.

For a copy of the Charitable Giving brochure, click here. (PDF 679KB)

Areas of Focus
Our charitable donations support the many diverse issues that impact our customers, our communities and our business. This is why our primary areas of focus include:

• Health/Human Services through United Way and The Salvation Army’s Project Share Program
• Improving education by supporting organizations that impact statewide policy and workforce recruitment
• Protecting the environment
• Arts and culture
• Region and plant local initiatives

Employee Involvement
Georgia Power's employees come to work each day dedicated not only to providing the best electric service, but also committed to enriching the environment and prosperity of their neighborhoods.

These efforts are coordinated through our Volunteer Services department and our Club of Hearts program. These programs encourage employee involvement in civic organizations and a wide range of other philanthropic activities.