Natural gas firm donates to nonprofits
ATLANTA — Georgia Natural Gas announced it has awarded $50,000 in grants to 13 Georgia nonprofit organizations, with the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy in Atlanta receiving the top grant of $10,000.
The company said the award-winning nonprofit organizations exemplify GNG’s commitment and support for children and education, seniors, energy assistance and environmental sustainability in Georgia.
The $10,000 grant will support the child advocacy group’s mission to champion the needs of abused children through prevention, intervention, therapy and collaboration.
GNG has supported nonprofit organizations for more than a decade, both financially and through its award-winning TrueBlue Crew employee volunteer program. This is the second year for GNG’s TrueBlue Community Awards.
Junior League looking for project partners
The Junior League of Savannah is taking applications for community projects and community assistance funds.
The league is looking for partners that will fit in its focus of women and children, with the community project focus being hunger and literacy.
Community projects are organizations that partner with the Junior League and receive funding and volunteers.
Community assistance funds are awarded once a year, in the spring. Partnerships and funding are available to all local 501(c)3 organizations within the area of women and children’s advocacy.
To apply, visit www.jrleaguesav.org or call 912-790-1002. The application deadline has been extended to Dec. 15.
Financial firm named ‘best
to work for’
Foundation Financial Group, which is based in Jacksonville and has offices in Savannah, has been named one of the national best and brightest companies to work for in 2012.
This is the company’s first recognition tied to the 101 Best and Brightest national list, an awards competition that provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work.
The 101 Best and Brightest program provides year-long education, benchmarking, assessment tools and interaction amongst the best employers.
“It’s always a pleasure to be recognized for our sound business practices,” said Foundation Financial Group Chief Executive Officer Mark Boyer. “We are thankful for our dedicated employees who are our most valuable resource. I attribute our growth and success to them.”