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Gulf Power Employees Collect $36,000 For Communities Caring At Christmas
December 13, 2012
Gulf Power Company employees have wrapped up their annual holiday collection of hundreds of toys, clothing and other gifts, which will be donated to the 2012 Communities Caring at Christmas campaign this Friday.
In addition to the almost $16,000 worth of bikes and helmets bought and assembled by the utility’s employees, they also raised close to $12,000 to give as a cash donation and collected hundreds of toys and other gifts for Communities Caring at Christmas. The estimated grand total of all the donations equals more than $36,000 from Gulf Power employees.
The money raised for the cash donations, bikes and helmets and some of the donated gifts are raised throughout the year through fundraisers held by the employees, such as golf tournaments and bake sales.
“We know the holiday season can be a difficult time for many so Communities Caring at Christmas is a great way to directly help those in need,” said Natalie Smith, Gulf Power spokesperson. “Every year our employees reach into their own pockets to help make sure as many children as possible have a great Christmas.”
Communities Caring at Christmas provides new toys, clothing and daily living needs for low income and abused, neglected and abandoned children living in foster care in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Waltoncounties.
This is the 17th year Gulf Power and its employees have participated in Communities Caring at Christmas. Anyone wishing to make a donation can drop off their gift at WEAR-TV on Mobile Highway by Friday, December 14.
Pictured: Gulf Power employees raised enough money to purchase almost $16,000 worth of bikes for Communities Caring at Christmas this holiday season. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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Wow! Great job, Gulf Power. Way to give back! Thank you for all you’re doing.