Nicor Gas, Southern Company Gas Foundation provide $70,000 to American Red Cross of Illinois

Nicor Gas, Southern Company Gas Foundation provide $70,000
to American Red Cross of Illinois

 As a natural gas distribution company, Nicor Gas employees also are first responders working in tandem with communities to keep customers safe. When an emergency strikes, like the severe weather experienced in DuPage County this week, this critical work cannot be done without community partners like the American Red Cross of Illinois.

“Our neighbors, families and friends were affected by storms and tornadoes that have left many displaced and faced with rebuilding,”
said John O. Hudson III, Nicor Gas president and CEO. “We know how
critical disaster relief work is for our communities, and we are proud to
support the Red Cross of Illinois with additional disaster relief funds to
help our customers start the recovery process.”

Together with the Southern Company Gas Foundation, the foundation
of Nicor Gas’ parent organization, $70,000 has been granted to the
American Red Cross of Illinois to support the critical work it provides
in disaster relief, health and safety classes, blood collection and services
to the Armed Forces across the Illinois region.

“The American Red Cross has a decades- long history of supporting communities,” said Celena Roldan, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross of Illinois. “The Red Cross and Nicor Gas share a partnership born of a common purpose – helping those in our communities when they need it most.”

Residents who were affected by the storms and in need of assistance may
call the American Red Cross 24/7 disaster hotline at 1-877-597-0747. For more information about Nicor Gas visit nicorgas.com/alwayshere.

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