Sherman, Texas – There are few skills in life more valuable than the ability to read, so Atmos Energy regularly collaborates with local school districts and education foundations to promote childhood literacy. Always eager to fuel bright minds and healthy futures, Atmos Energy is delighted to partner with the City of Sherman and the Sherman Rotary Club to unveil a new book vending machine at the Sherman Public Library on Wednesday, June 14, at 11:00 a.m.
This gift is one of hundreds made by Atmos Energy as part of an enterprise-wide Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities initiative to invest in educational, literacy, energy assistance, and food security resources across the 1,400 communities it serves.
“For the students and families who depend on the Sherman Public Library, supporting the young readers
in this community perfectly aligns with our commitment to Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities,” said
Jonathan Fredi, Atmos Energy public affairs manager. “We are proud to contribute resources that advance
scholastic technology and further support Sherman’s diverse needs, ultimately helping all local youth read
at grade level by third grade. Our goal is to prepare children for a lifetime of success.”
In partnership with hundreds of organizations, Atmos Energy’s Fueling Safe and Thriving Communities outreach benefits school districts, nonprofits, after school programs, and food banks through everything from backpacks and laptops to nutritious breakfasts to books that help early childhood learners read on level by third grade. Vulnerable households will also have access to funds through local energy assistance agencies that provide support with utility bills, weatherization, customer natural gas line repairs, and natural gas appliance repairs and replacements.
“We thank Atmos Energy for their generous donation, which will support our community with additional resources that generate an excitement to read,” said MeLissa Eason, Sherman Public Library services
administrator. “Thank you also to the City of Sherman and the Sherman Rotary Club for donating the
books that will stock this vending machine. Young readers will be thrilled about such a wide selection of
books they can take home and keep – with no return date.”
About Atmos Energy
Atmos Energy Corporation, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the country’s largest natural
gas-only distributor. We safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability and our communities. Atmos Energy manages proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas.
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