ATLANTA, Dec. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two more iconic Atlanta institutions have joined the growing
list of businesses taking positive steps on their sustainability
journeys by signing up for the innovative Greener Life®
for Business program from Georgia Natural
Gas® (GNG). GNG welcomed the Fox Theatre and City
of Refuge to the program at "Merry Mighty
Mo and More," a free, annual family friendly event sponsored
by GNG and held at the historic Fox Theatre.
While there, attendees had the opportunity to "Bring Your Socks
to the Fox" to benefit City of Refuge, donating hundreds of pounds
of socks and hundreds of dollars to help City of Refuge fulfill its
mission to help individuals and families transition out of
crisis.
"We are pleased to be teaming up with both the Fox Theatre and
City of Refuge in so many different ways," said Chris Turner, GNG managing director of
business-to-business markets. "We not only provide the natural gas
service for their facilities but also sponsor many programs and
events that enrich our community. Adding a sustainability component
to our relationship was an obvious next step for all of us."
The Greener Life for Business program is an industry-leading
initiative designed to help businesses reduce their environmental
impact. Through this program, GNG will assist these institutions in
offsetting the carbon emissions from their natural gas usage. This
result is achieved through the use of carbon offsets from certified
projects. These collaborations represent an integral part of GNG's
dedication to promoting eco-friendly business practices in
Georgia communities.
"Our participation in GNG's Greener Life for Business program
demonstrates our continued efforts to be an example to other
Atlanta landmarks on the path to
carbon neutrality," said Jamie
Vosmeier, vice president of sales and marketing at the Fox
Theatre. "This collaboration embodies our commitment to
environmental stewardship and a brighter, cleaner future for our
communities."
"We are so grateful to have partners in our community like
Georgia Natural Gas, who support our efforts to bring light, hope
and transformation to people who need it most. We're proud to add
the Greener Life program to our growing relationship as we develop
our sustainability programs on campus," said Edward Phillips, chief development officer at
City of Refuge.
For over 25 years, GNG has taken the initiative on identifying
and supporting innovations for the use of natural gas, making it
more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Through the addition
of the Greener Life program, thousands of residential and
commercial customers have been empowered to offset more than a
half-billion pounds of carbon emissions in just five years.
For more about GNG's sustainability history, visit
gng.com/why-gng/sustainability.
About the Fox Theatre
The Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta's premier venues for live
entertainment, welcoming more than 150 performances a year in its
4,665-seat theatre. From concerts to ballets, comedy, and movies,
the historic venue attracts more than 500,000 visitors annually.
The theatre hosts over 100 annual private events like wedding
receptions, trade shows, corporate meetings, and association
functions in two fabulous ballrooms. The Fox's premium Marquee
Club, presented by Lexus, is a 10,000 sq. ft, three-story luxury
bar accessible to all Club Level ticket holders or annual members
of the Fox Theatre. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts
organization, the Fox Theatre stands today as a fiercely protected
landmark and a nationally acclaimed theatre. The Fox Theatre
proudly acknowledges its partners' generous support: Coca-Cola,
Georgia Natural Gas, Georgian Terrace Hotel & Livingston
Restaurant, Humana, Lexus, Northside Hospital, and Regions
Bank. Tickets for all events are available
at FoxTheatre.org, or toll-free at 855-285-8499. Stay
connected by following the Fox Theatre on social via @theFoxTheatre
on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
About City of Refuge
City of Refuge was founded in 1997 with the mission to transform
the lives of individuals and communities in Atlanta and beyond. Today the organization
resides in a warehouse that was graciously donated in the 30314
neighborhood, one of the poorest and most crime- ridden areas in
the nation. Since inhabiting the warehouse, City of Refuge has
served over 35,000. The organization has created several programs
designed to impact housing, youth development, health &
wellness, and vocation. City of Refuge is a leader in social
transformation and continuously works to empower and equip
individuals with the tools to succeed.
About Georgia Natural Gas
Georgia Natural Gas is part of SouthStar Energy
Services®. SouthStar is owned by Southern Company
Gas™, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company
(NYSE: SO). SouthStar also operates Ohio Natural Gas®,
Florida Natural Gas®, Pennsylvania EnergySM,
Grand Rapids Energy® (in Michigan) and in other parts of the Southeast
as SouthStar Energy Services. SouthStar's subsidiaries in
Illinois operate as Illinois
EnergySM and Illinois Energy Solutions®.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Atlanta-based Southern Company
(NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas
serves approximately 4.4 million natural gas utility customers
through its regulated distribution companies in four states and
more than 600,000 retail customers through its companies that
market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments
in interstate pipelines, asset management for natural gas wholesale
customers, and ownership and operation of natural gas storage
facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
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