Mississippi Power volunteers kick-off 2026 with MLK Day of Service

 Employee-led Community Connection chapters work together to continue company’s commitment to community development

Gulfport, Miss. – As Mississippi Power begins its second century of service, company employees remain committed to the communities they serve.

Company volunteers started the year off strongly today with a string of service projects for Mississippi Power’s annual MLK Day of Service.

Mississippi Power employees supported local nonprofit organizations including The Link Resource Center in Hurley, Edward Street Fellowship in Hattiesburg and the Salvation Army in Meridian. Volunteers and their families also cleaned the historic community of Turkey Creek and built chicken nesting boxes at Wholistic Gardens in Gulfport.

“Volunteering in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy is one of my favorite annual projects here at Mississippi Power,” said Division Manager Chris Phillips. “Not only is this a ‘day on’ for us to give back, but it’s a way to involve our families and children in our service, too. We couldn’t achieve the desired impact without strong community partnerships, so it’s rewarding to see everyone come together.”

Last year, Mississippi Power employees completed approximately 5,500 hours of community service and donated nearly $190,000 to local charities.

Additionally, the Mississippi Power Foundation continues to look for transformational opportunities to bolster Mississippi’s communities. In 2025, the Mississippi Power Foundation invested more than $2.5 million to support community growth, local education and environmental stewardship initiatives.

“We’re inspired by our employees’ passion for serving their communities, and the Mississippi Power Foundation is proud to support their efforts,” said Mississippi Power Foundation Executive Director Steven Dick. “The organizations we partner with make direct impacts on our customers’ lives and the communities we’re privileged to serve across southeast Mississippi, and we’re looking forward to creating more positive change in 2026.”

Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), produces safe, reliable and affordable energy for more than 192,000 customers in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. Mississippi Power has served its communities for more than a century and is an industry leader in safety, reliability and economic development. The Southeastern Electric Exchange recognized the company for Top Safety Performance in its generation category, and Site Selection named Mississippi Power a top utility driving economic development in the United States. For reliability, The Edison Electric Institute has recognized Mississippi Power with multiple Emergency Response Awards for outstanding storm response. Visit our website at mississippipower.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube for company updates.

 

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