In Our Community

Community Relations

We Put Our Energy Here
Through its many subsidiaries, including Atlanta Gas Light, AGL Resources touches nearly 2.2 million residents in nine states.  We are proud to have been part of the fabric of our communities for more than 150 years. We believe that part of our corporate responsibility is to give back to our communities, and our philanthropic focus is designed to make a meaningful impact in the community we serve.

Areas of Focus
To make the most meaningful impact in our communities, Atlanta Gas Light focuses on three distinct areas of giving:

• Energy Assistance: We support programs which primarily help low-income households and low-income senior citizens afford their natural gas energy consumption.  These programs include weatherization projects and emergency energy assistance. 
• Education: With an emphasis in literacy, math and science, this support includes public secondary schools (K-12); public and private colleges and universities.  
• Environmental Stewardship: Clean air, transportation, greenspace and tree protection

AGL Resources Private Foundation
We are proud to be a partner in the communities we serve. We strive to maintain a keen sensitivity to issues affecting our communities and our business. We show our dedication and corporate citizenship through our various foundation grants, community outreach programs, and other corporate charitable giving programs.  We realize that we cannot support every worthy cause in all our communities and make a meaningful impact.  Therefore, most grants approved by the foundation are for organizations that already have historical partnerships with the foundation and are within our service territories - Georgia, Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Tennessee, and Texas.  Unsolicited grant requests are welcomed, but most are rarely approved by the foundation.

 

Guidelines and Application for Grants

V-Force: Employee Volunteers in Action



Representatives of AGL Resources (NYSE: ATG) and Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) this morning presented Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin with 500 colorful fleece blankets at the 24/7 Gateway Center, which she in turn distributed to several Atlanta area homeless organizations, including the 24/7 Gateway Center, the Atlanta Union Mission and its facility which provides services to women and children, My Sister’s House.  Read Full Story >

Shining Light Award
The Shining Light Award was established in 1963 by Atlanta Gas Light and News/Talk 750 WSB Radio. Each year the award recognizes a Georgian who has been an inspiration to the lives of others through service to humanity. A gas lamp and plaque is installed in their honor at a site of their choice.  Learn more about Shining Light Award >