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PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 12 BIRMINGHAM, AL 600 North 18th Street Birmingham, AL 35203 Attn: MN-0668 Appliances Electronics Furniture Home Goods Monthly payment plans added to your power bill Payroll deduct available for employees Good news happens every day. Find more stories worth sharing like the ones in this issue at AlabamaNewsCenter.com. The Alabama Power Foundation is a long supporter of the academic aspirations of students and fostering community growth across the state of Alabama. Through generous scholarships and educational grants, the foundation is not only investing in individual futures but is also nurturing the broader vision of a thriving, knowledgeable community. During the past five years, the Alabama Power Foundation has dedicated nearly $9 million towards scholarship opportunities for various schools and organizations throughout Alabama, demonstrating its commitment to the educational development of the state's youth. This is also a testament to the foundation's belief in the transformative power of education and its potential to uplift communities and Alabama's educational institutions. "The Alabama Power Foundation is committed to supporting education efforts and scholarship opportunities as we work to provide students with the resources they need to pursue higher education," said Staci Brown Brooks, president of the Alabama Power Foundation. "By investing in our state's youth, we are making a lasting impact on the lives of these students, their families and the communities in which they live." A standout example of that educational support is the foundation's assistance to The Birmingham Promise. Since 2020, the foundation has given $4 million to aid the program and its mission of ensuring that every student in Birmingham City Schools is equipped with the needed tools and opportunities to be successful at school and in their future careers. "The Birmingham Promise exists to transform this city into one where every Birmingham City School graduate has a pathway to economic mobility, security and prosperity," said Samantha Williams, executive director at The Birmingham Promise. "We provide college tuition support to help reduce debt and encourage more students to pursue postsecondary education, as well as provide paid internships to give students work experience, professional development and valuable connections to professionals across our city." The foundation's partnership with The Birmingham Promise reflects a shared vision of enabling students to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Alabama Power also provides workforce development opportunities and support to students of the Promise program. "The Alabama Power Foundation and Alabama Power have been foundational partners in our efforts," Williams said. "Not only has the foundation provided millions of dollars that we've used to support high school graduates, Alabama Power has also been an incredible employer to our student interns. We are grateful to have Alabama Power staff members on our board, as parents of Promise students, and as mentors in our internship program. We would not be where we are today without the unwavering commitment of Alabama Power and the Alabama Power Foundation." Students like Amer Rice, a 2022 graduate of Huffman High School who will be a junior at Jacksonville State University next year majoring in criminal justice, have benefited from resources provided by The Birmingham Promise. "My Birmingham Promise scholarship helped tremendously in meeting my financial needs," Rice said. "I would not have been able to attend college or would have had to take out so many loans and be in so much debt. I'm very thankful for The Birmingham Promise program." The Alabama Power Foundation is committed to supporting families and empowering communities, bridging the gaps of inequity and improving the quality of life for all Alabamians. Learn more at powerofgood.com. By Teisha Wallace Alabama Power Foundation donates nearly $9M to champion education and community development

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