Building Strong Communities
Gulf Power Company has had strong history of supporting the communities in which we serve and live. Our employees are part of the community where they live. Each year, through our employee-driven, Gulf Power Transformers, a 501 C 3 organization, contributes donations and volunteer hours to aid the many charitable and community projects throughout Northwest Florida.
Listed are just some of the causes and events the company and its employees have been involved in:
- United Way
- Communities Caring at Christmas
- Ronald McDonald House
- American Cancer Society
- Salvation Army
- Council on Aging
- Project SHARE
- Foundations and Educational Grants
United Way - Gulf Power contributes to the various United Way agencies throughout its service area. In 2006, the company and its employees contributed more than $326,000 to United Way. Employees also volunteer their hard work at the annual United Way "Day of Caring."
Communities Caring at Christmas - Each Christmas, Gulf Power employees in Escambia County take part in "Communities Caring at Christmas." This project provides Christmas for families that otherwise would not have one. In 2007, more than $55,000 was given to the program in toys, clothes and cash.
Ronald McDonald House - This year, Gulf Power also partnered with the Ronald McDonald House in its Kaps for Kids program, raising $8,520 for families of children with serious illnesses.
American Cancer Society - Employees throughout Gulf Power's service area participated in several of the American Cancer Society's "Relays for Life." More than 200 employees took part in this year's Relays and contributed more than $11,000 to the project.
Salvation Army - In Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Crestview and Walton County, Gulf Power employees support a number of organizations, ranging from the Coalition for the Homeless to the Hope House. Employees raised more than $8,000 in 2006.
Council for Aging - In Panama City, employees teamed up with the Council on Aging during Christmas. Employee's purchased gifts from a "wish list", wrapped them, and in some cases even delivered them to the person on their list. Gifts that were purchased but not delivered to the recipient were taken to the Council on Aging and delivered by the Council
Project SHARE - Provides emergency assistance to our neighbors who need help with energy bills, repairs to heating and air-conditioning equipment, and other energy-related needs. The program assists the elderly, the disabled, the sick and others who are experiencing financial hardship. Learn more.
Foundations and Educational Grants
To further deserving causes in education, Gulf Power offers educational grant programs to teachers, students and researchers. Each offers a number of benefits aimed at building knowledge and enhancing the quality of life and the economic well-being of our local communities.
In addition to the numerous community activities supported by Gulf Power employees, the Gulf Power Foundation makes financial grants to charitable organizations in the company's service area.
In 2006, the foundation awarded more than $400,000 to Northwest Florida organizations. Another $5,255 in matching funds went to 16 colleges and universities across the nation, matching contributions made by Gulf Power employees. Since the Foundation was begun in 1987, grants have been provided to tax-exempt organizations in the areas of education, health and human services, the arts, community services and civic projects.
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