Atlanta Gas Light and the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation fuel support for Project Safe

Atlanta Gas Light and the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation are helping strengthen support for Project Safe Inc. and its mission to assist survivors of domestic violence and their families.

Recently, Atlanta Gas Light employees volunteered at Project Safe's thrift store in Athens, arriving before opening to help prepare the store for the day. Team members sorted donations, arranged home furnishings, tagged merchandise and stocked clothing racks alongside Project Safe staff.

"We're truly thankful for Atlanta Gas Light employees for helping us organize items and gather special donations for people moving into our transitional housing," said Will McCranie, director of development and community engagement for Project Safe. "We also appreciate the generosity of the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation, which helps support the critical resources that assist our clients and their families."

Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the thrift store plays an important role in supporting Project Safe's mission. Revenue generated through sales also helps fund the organization's programs and services, while clients can access clothing, household items and other essentials at no cost.

"At Atlanta Gas Light, we focus our giving on organizations that create opportunities, strengthen communities and improve quality of life," said Chris Smith, regional director of field operations for Atlanta Gas Light's East Region. "We're inspired by the way Project Safe brings together schools, nonprofits, volunteers and community supporters to serve families across our region. Their work demonstrates what's possible when a community comes together around a common purpose."

The Athens thrift store celebrated its 20th anniversary in October 2025. The organization also expanded its reach by opening a second thrift store in Danielsville in August 2025.

To further champion Project Safe's work, the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation presented the organization with a $25,000 donation following the volunteer event. The funding will help address urgent client needs, provide flexible financial assistance and connect survivors with critical resources when they need them most.

Project Safe served approximately 1,000 clients in 2025 and answered 2,592 hotline calls. While many clients come from Madison, Athens-Clarke, Oconee and Oglethorpe counties, the organization also serves as a routing point for a national hotline, helping connect individuals throughout Georgia and beyond with support services.

Addressing volunteers and Project Safe staff during the check presentation, Smith added: "We are grateful for all Project Safe does to support survivors and their families. Their compassion, dedication and commitment to serving others are making a lasting difference in the lives of countless individuals across our communities. We are honored to support the important work they do every day."