ATLANTA – The Georgia Power Foundation announced a $50,000 donation to St. Vincent de Paul Georgia this week to help provide support to furloughed and unpaid federal workers and contractors in Georgia impacted by the partial government shutdown.

Through the fund, impacted families can ask for assistance by submitting a request to gapowerassistancefund@svdpgeorgia.org. Each email request should include the following:

— requestor’s name

— contact information (address, email and phone number)

— brief summary of situation

A St. Vincent de Paul Georgia caseworker will reach out within 24 working hours. Questions regarding assistance through the newly-established fund can also be submitted to gapowerassistancefund@svdpgeorgia.org.

“At Georgia Power, we believe in helping our neighbors. We understand the shutdown may have affected federal workers, contractors and their families across the state,” said Paul Bowers, Georgia Power Chairman, President and CEO. “We hope this partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Georgia will help provide some peace of mind during this time.”

Georgia Power said it offers assistance options year-round for families who need help paying their bill. For more on payment arrangements and to learn more about other agencies that offer assistance, visit georgiapower.com.

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia said it “works to bring hope and help to those in need so they may achieve stability and move toward self-sufficiency.” The non-profit organization runs many programs benefitting residents across the state including Family Support Centers in North and Central Georgia, benefits screenings and direct aid support.