BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first
quarter of 2017, Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company
headquartered in Birmingham, Ala.,
donated nearly $34,000 to schools and
programs in the communities where it operates.
"One of our top priorities is to be one of the greatest assets
to our communities," said Steve
Kuczynski, president and CEO of Southern Nuclear. "We want
residents to feel that our presence enhances their quality of life
and makes our communities stronger. We also support educational
programs for local youth, who we hope will be part of our future
workforce."
Southern Nuclear's charitable giving program has four focus
areas: health and human services; education; civic, cultural and
community; and environmental. Applications are sponsored by company
employees and submitted on a monthly basis.
"Open Hands Overflowing Hearts (OHOH) was formed by a family
friend who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma – a form of pediatric
cancer – with a mission to raise money for the research of
childhood cancers," said John
Giddens, Southern Nuclear regulatory affairs project
manager. "My daughter, Jennifer, became involved and embarked
on a solo campaign to raise awareness and money for OHOH by hiking
the entire Appalachian Trail – 2,189 miles. The contribution from
Southern Nuclear significantly helped Jennifer's campaign goal of
$15,780 – the number of children
diagnosed with pediatric cancer each year."
Southern Nuclear's 2017 first-quarter charitable
contributions:
Desert Island Supply
Company in Birmingham, Ala.,
helps students develop the creative tools they need to explore and
document their worlds. Our charitable contribution will support the
Epic Read-a-Thon.
Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer
Foundation in Birmingham,
Ala., raises funds for ovarian cancer research through
various events and opportunities and increases awareness about the
risks, symptoms and treatments of this disease. Our charitable
contribution will support the 15th Annual Motherwalk 2017 5K and
Fun Run.
National Veterans Day Foundation is in Birmingham, Ala., home of the nation's first
Veterans Day parade. It organizes the
city's annual parade and hosts recognition events for veterans. Our
charitable contribution will support the various events held
annually.
YMCA Youth Center in
Birmingham, Ala., is a branch of
the Greater Birmingham YMCA dedicated to serving the health and
educational needs of youth year-round. Our charitable contribution
will support the annual campaign.
Glenwood Inc. in
Birmingham, Ala., leads the state
in providing behavioral health care and educational services for
individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and severe emotional
disturbances. Our charitable contribution will support Glenwood's 25th Annual Ireland Legacy
Tournament.
Dothan Educational
Foundation in Dothan, Ala.,
provides Dothan City Schools with
funding to help pay for special projects that could not otherwise
be funded with annual school budget dollars. Our charitable
contribution will sponsor the Spirit of Education luncheon.
Dothan Houston County Substance
Abuse Partnership in Dothan,
Ala., creates a sense of awareness and ownership of the drug
and alcohol problem in the community and involves as many citizens,
both young and old, as possible to develop and implement
solutions. Our charitable contribution will support the
Dancing with the Stars Dothan fundraising event.
Hits for Heroes is a
baseball event in Dothan, Ala., to
raise awareness and money for soldiers who are still deployed and
need our support, encouragement and supplies. Our charitable
contribution will support the baseball event.
American Cancer Society's Relay
for Life events in Toombs and
Appling counties, are part of
the ACS's signature fundraiser in its mission to make a global
impact on cancer. Our charitable contribution will help host the
events.
Open Hands Overflowing Hearts
in Birmingham, Ala., shines a
light on children who suffer from cancer and raises money for
research to end childhood cancer. Our charitable contribution will
support the Trekkin for Change pediatric cancer research
fundraiser.
National Society of Black
Engineers is one of the largest student-run organizations in
the United States, with core
activities centered on improving the recruitment and retention of
black and other minority engineers, in both academe and industry.
Our charitable contribution will support the 36th annual
scholarship and awards banquet.
Auburn
University Foundation in Auburn, Ala., receives all charitable
contributions made in support of Auburn
University and Auburn University at
Montgomery. Our charitable contribution is for the annual
engineering scholarship.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School is in
Birmingham, Ala. Our charitable
contribution will support the annual school fundraising gala.
McWane Science Center is a
children's science museum in Birmingham,
Ala. It combines its unique assets to create unique,
hands-on, science-learning experiences that parents and teachers
value and kids love. Our charitable contribution will support the
annual engineering showcase.
Screven County Board of Education is in
Sylvania, Ga. Our charitable
contribution will allow the board to purchase Chromebook computer
tablets for students.
About Southern Nuclear:
Southern
Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader
among the nation's nuclear energy facility operators and an
innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an
essential part of Southern Company's energy portfolio, and its
importance will continue to grow as America transitions to a
low-carbon energy future. While the company produces clean, safe
and reliable nuclear energy, it's also an economic engine powered
by quality jobs and community service. Southern Nuclear operates a
total of six units for Alabama Power and Georgia Power at the
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala.; the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant
near Baxley, Ga.; and the Alvin W.
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga. Southern Nuclear is the
licensee of two new nuclear units currently under construction at
Plant Vogtle that are among the first nuclear units being
constructed in the United States
in more than 30 years. Southern Nuclear received numerous accolades
in 2016 for leadership in the advancement of nuclear energy
including the Special Achievement Award by the United States
Nuclear Infrastructure Council and the Presidential Citation by the
American Nuclear Society. Southern Nuclear also received two of the
Nuclear Energy Institute's Top Innovative Practice awards and
special recognition for achieving excellence in research and
performance. Southern Nuclear's Plant Hatch received the ANS
Operations & Power Division's Utility Achievement Award for
plant improvements that resulted in a record-setting refueling
outage duration. The company's headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.
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About Southern Company:
Southern Company
(NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 44,000 MW of
generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined
natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million
electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The
company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy
through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution
utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving
wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized
provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics
and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for
excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices
that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading
commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are
inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio
of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century
coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating
new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern
Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and
G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military
employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by
DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40
Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for
Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National
Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic
Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear
development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in
Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility
rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.
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