Help neighbors through Project SHARE

Georgia Power is inviting customers to join the company and The Salvation Army to help neighbors and local Georgia communities this winter through the Project SHARE initiative.

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 medical necessities.

Since Project SHARE’s inception, approximately 369,000 households throughout the state have received assistance with more than $69 million contributed to the program by Georgia Power and its customers.

Last year, more than 34,000 Georgia Power customers donated to the program leading to a total contribution, including Georgia Power’s match, of more than $2.2 million.

By donating one to ten dollars through their Georgia Power bill payment, customers can provide assistance 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.

Major Charles Powell is the divisional commander of The Salvation Army of Georgia.

Powell says, quote “Through Project SHARE, The Salvation Army reaches thousands of Georgians in times of need every year. With the continuous partnership and support of Georgia Power and thousands of their customers, The Salvation Army is able to intervene and provide stability and security for many households.

To make a donation directly to Project SHARE through The Salvation Army call 800-257-4273 or visit salvationarmygeorgia.org.

Powell added that they are sincerely grateful for this partnership and the real difference it makes for people in need across the state.

For more information about the initiative, visit gerogiapower.com/projectshare.