2023 Moving to Equity Report - Report - Page 14
Our Commitment
Community Investment + Social Justice
We amplify, invest in and support causes
that advance equity and social justice
in our communities. Southern Company
and our charitable foundations have
committed $225 million to advancing
equity and have aligned our giving and
community investment into four key
areas to maximize impact: education
equity, criminal justice equity, economic
empowerment and energy empowerment.
$201M
of
$225M
Goal
Invested
Key Achievements
» Investing in our communities: Since
2020, we’ve invested $201 million,
making substantial progress toward
our $225 million goal.
» Going above and beyond: Our employees have
generously donated tens of thousands of hours
in 2023, engaging in activities such as board service
and mentoring, showcasing our commitment beyond
financial contributions.
Our Impact
Education Equity: Atlanta Gas Foundation
champions food access
Atlanta Gas Light Foundation partnered with Goodr
to address food insecurity among school children
in Metro Atlanta by opening a free grocery store
at Jean Childs Young Middle school.
The Atlanta Gas Light Foundation Goodr Grocery Store
is poised to provide over 32,000 meals this school
year, offering a sustainable and easily accessible
solution for high-quality, nutritious groceries.
Goodr and Atlanta Gas Light collaborated on a
Pop-Up Grocery, providing 200 families with free
groceries, including meat, fresh produce, shelf-stable
items, eggs, bread and more for the holiday season.
Approximately 1.1 million Georgians, including 360,000
children (1 in 7 in the City of Atlanta), currently struggle
with hunger. The grocery store at the middle school
represents a significant step in our ongoing efforts to
eliminate barriers, ensuring every child has access to
fresh produce, pantry staples and essential items.
Pedro Cherry, president and CEO of Atlanta Gas
Light, emphasized, "The health of our communities
is only as strong as the well-being of its citizens,
including its youngest."
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