Soul City Solar Grants Power Seven Hinds County Community Initiatives

Soul City Solar, a project of Apex Clean Energy, is pleased to award more than $40,000 to seven local organizations through its Soul City Solar Community Grant Program. The program has awarded nearly $100,000 to support non-profit organizations and community causes since its launch earlier this year, including grants to the Raymond Fire Department, Hinds Community College, and Tougaloo College, among others "The Soul City Solar team is continually amazed by the incredible work that Hinds County organizations are doing to improve lives and strengthen the community," said Chris Hawk, Development Manager.  "Recently, our team had a chance to spend time with some of the community grant recipients and tour their sites and facilities, providing us with a deeper understanding of the work they do. It is inspiring to see how dedicated each of these organizations are to serving the residents of Hinds County. We are proud to partner with and support them.” Continue reading

Soul City Solar Awards $40,000 to Hinds County Nonprofits in Inaugural Round of Community Grants

The company planning a new solar farm between Bolton and Raymond is partnering with several local organizations to ensure that the project’s benefits are felt broadly throughout Hinds County. Soul City Solar is awarding $40,000 in funding through its Community Grant Program to support eight local nonprofit organizations. The program is designed to support groups working in Hinds County to build healthy communities, support economic development, foster environmental sustainability, and promote education.  These grants are the first round of funding distributed through the program and represent the beginning of a long-term commitment to the region. The developer of the project, Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy, has awarded over $4 million in community grant funds to nonprofit organizations across the country. Continue reading