The Alabama Power Foundation and Alabama Business Charitable Trust has pledged $1 million to coronavirus relief efforts.

The foundation and trust are partnering with agencies including the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way and others to identify needs and where gaps exist.

“Like other foundations, we are closely monitoring the local impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and we are working with community members, government and business partners to determine how we can best offer support to those in need,” said Alabama Power Foundation President Myla Calhoun. “As the situation continues to evolve, so will our giving efforts.”

The foundation and trust also plan to work with groups providing relief to small businesses, assistance to organizations with a 501(c)3 status, including faith based organizations and working with the Alabama Workforce Council to support displaced workers.

Officials say 66,000 employees in Jefferson County could suffer some degree of income loss due to coronavirus-related business closures.

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“One of the things we know is that when we work with our community partners, they are in best position to identify and respond to needs. Want to support them in the ways they need most. We want to be nimble. We know this is an evolving situation,” Calhoun said.

Some of the immediate needs identified include food security, medical or hygiene support, energy assistance and childcare, she said.

“We are long term partners to the people who do good and elevate Alabama and we will do that going forward. We want to provide financial support they need to keep providing resources,” Calhoun said.

To get more information on the services and programs listed above, including links on how to apply for funds, visit www.powerofgood.com.

Officials with the Alabama Power Company say they will not disconnect power service to those financially impacted by coronavirus.