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Gas South Vice President Appointed to Salvation Army Advisory Board

(Atlanta — May 28, 2014) – Manon Brochu, Gas South’s vice president and general manager of mass markets, will join the advisory board for the Salvation Army Metro Atlanta Area Command, the company announced today.

In her new role on the board, Brochu will advise the organization on community matters and will be heavily involved with the Salvation Army’s Project SHARE initiative.

“We are proud of Manon’s appointment to such an exemplary board dedicated to the betterment of our community,” said Kevin Greiner, president and CEO at Gas South. “Her tenacity, dedication, and commitment to this community will prove to be true assets to the Salvation Army’s cause.”

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Gas South has partnered with the Salvation Army for several years and participates in Project SHARE, a program dedicated to providing utility payment assistance to low-income households. The program provides financial assistance to more than 40,000 Georgians annually. Gas South customers can donate money on their monthly natural gas bills to contribute to Project SHARE and Gas South will match each donation up to $10 per month. 

“I’m delighted to welcome Manon to our board," said Tasia Katapodis, advisory board chairwoman for the Salvation Army Metro Atlanta Area Command. “We have worked with Gas South in the past through community partnerships, and are pleased that the company is extending its outreach through Manon. Her experience and leadership in business development is an important addition to our team.”

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The Salvation Army provides assistance each year through a range of social services. The organization provides food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter for the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. Brochu’s position on the Board is effective immediately.

 

About Gas South

Gas South is a leading provider of natural gas, serving more than 270,000 residential, business and governmental customers throughout Georgia and Florida. Based in Atlanta, the company distinguishes itself by offering competitively priced rate plans, local customer service, and a dedication to give back to the communities it serves. Gas South has been Georgia’s fastest growing natural gas provider since 2008. For more information, visit www.gas-south.com.

About The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to carry out those services in 5,000 communities nationwide.  For more information, go to www.salvationarmyatlanta.org. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/salvationarmymetroatlanta or follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyA

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