Board of Directors

“I support HEAT because many people in Georgia have come into rough financial circumstances.  Often these challenges are unforeseen and devastating.  We need to help get through the rough times and back on their feet.”

“I support HEAT because it addresses one of the most basic yet critical needs for families across Georgia: the ability to keep their homes safely heated.

Access to energy is not a luxury-it is essential to health and stability for seniors and households facing financial hardship.”

“I support HEAT because of the critical role the organization plays in helping Georgia households experiencing a crisis that impacts their ability to pay their energy bills and keep their homes warm during the winter months.”

“The ability to be warm inside when it is cold outside is dignifying and HEAT does the work of making sure this is the reality for many Georgia families. That is why I wholeheartedly support HEAT’s mission to provide energy security for thousands of families across our State.”

“Keeping your family warm or feeding your family should never be a choice any parent or family member has to make. Every family deserves both a warm home and a warm meal. That is why I support and believe in the mission of HEAT—to provide vital energy assistance to low-income families across Georgia. No family should have to choose between heating their home and putting food on the table.“

“HEAT is a true difference maker. Supporting HEAT allows me to be a part of real work that meets real needs for Georgia households that deserve comfort, safety, and energy security in their homes – no matter the time of year.”

“Something as essential as heat should never be out of reach for families facing difficult times, and supporting HEAT is a meaningful way to help ensure our neighbors have warmth and comfort during life’s challenging moments.”

“I believe in HEAT’s impact and providing relief and peace of mind; no one should have to choose between paying their heating bill and meeting other essential needs. Through my service, I strive to ensure the HEAT program reaches those who need it most.”

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” –  Helen Keller

“True community is about looking out for one another. I support HEAT because our board, partners, and donors working together help bridge the gap for Georgia families ensuring basic energy needs are met through our collective strength and compassion.”

“What makes HEAT extraordinary is its unwavering commitment to ensuring that no Georgian is left in the cold — literally or figuratively. Every day, HEAT brings together individuals, utility partners, community action agencies, and state leaders around a simple but profound belief: every person deserves safe, reliable energy in their home. That belief is not abstract. It is lived out in the way HEAT transforms compassion into action, and action into stability for families who are facing some of the hardest moments of their lives.

Countless Families, seniors, and medically fragile individuals across Georgia live with the fear of losing the energy they rely on to stay safe. A shutoff is not an inconvenience — it is a crisis that threatens health, stability, and dignity. At HEAT, we believe no one should ever have to face that fear or choose between heating their home and meeting their basic needs.

 HEAT’s work is possible because of the unwavering commitment of our partners and supporters. For more than forty years, corporate partners, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individual donors have stood with us to ensure that Georgians in crisis are not left without safe, reliable energy. Your generosity has prevented shutoffs, restored service, and protected the dignity of households across our state.

To our corporate partners, thank you for turning community values into life‑changing action. To our government and nonprofit partners, thank you for your leadership in reaching families who need help most. And to our individual donors, thank you for giving from the heart and reminding us that compassion is a powerful force for hope.

Because of you, HEAT remains a lifeline for Georgians facing energy insecurity. Your support strengthens communities, protects lives, and ensures every household we serve is met with care, dignity, and the promise of a safer tomorrow.”