Nicor Gas employee resource group Aspire grants $3,200 to YWCA Metropolitan Chicago in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Last week, leadership from Inspire, the Nicor Gas employee resource group (ERG) dedicated to giving women a space to discuss personal and career development, presented the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago with a $3,200 donation to support their services for women across the Chicagoland area - including those currently battling breast cancer. Proceeds were raised from the ERG's "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" fundraisers throughout the month of October.

"At Nicor Gas, we are committed to improving our local neighborhoods through the support of organizations that make our communities better for everyone," said Jackie Nagel, manager of Community Engagement at Nicor Gas. "Strong communities depend on each of us working together to ensure they are vital and sustainable places to live, work and serve."

To learn more about Nicor Gas' commitment to the community, visit www.nicorgas.com/community.

About Nicor Gas

Nicor Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Nicor Gas serves more than 2.2 million customers in a service territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For more information, visit nicorgas.com.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.3 million natural gas customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states with approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com