Loving Our Community

Outreach and Volunteerism

Community starts at home and we are committed to service and to making a difference in the lives of our customers, our employees and members of the communities we serve. From sharing energy assistance information to supporting local organizations, South Jersey Gas outreach and volunteer efforts seek to strengthen the communities where we live and operate.

Recently, on January 18, 2021 more than 100 SJI employees took part in our fourth annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Employees to honored King by helping those around us in ways that reflect our Core Values – safety, service, community, and inclusion. In addition to volunteering, nearly $900 was raised for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.

Our employees are also gearing up for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk on May 22, 2021. Check out our fundraising efforts and team site here.

Game On Grant Program

Our Game On Grant Program provides 20, $1000 grants in support of local, community-centered athletic leagues, and recreational organizations for children.

Each league must serve youth between the ages of 4 and 18 within the boundaries of the South Jersey Gas service area.
- Click here for a listing of service areas by county
The league must be organized around traditional youth sports, which include but are not limited to Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Football, Basketball, Cheerleading, Lacrosse, and Swimming

Click here to apply for a Game On Grant by Friday, March 12.

2020 Game On Grant Program Winners:

Absegami Baseball Booster Club
Barrington Little
Buena Baseball-Softball
Egg Harbor Township BMX
Family Association of Northfield
Key Recreation Inc.
Lindenwold Youth Athletic Association
Magnolia Little League
Mainland United Soccer Association
Mantua Little League
Medford Renegades Baseball
Monroe Lacrosse Club
Ocean City Jr. Wrestling Association
Pennsville Wrestling Association
Seneca Lacrosse Club
Swedesboro Woolwich Little League
Upper Township Challenger Sports
Vineland Midget Football League
West Jersey Wicked
Winslow Township All Star Programs

First Responders Grant Program

Our First Responders Grant Program is intended to provide critical support for operations conducted by first responder departments.

Each first responder department must be comprised of paid staff or volunteers that serve within the South Jersey Gas service area
- Click here for a listing of service areas by county
The grant must be used to fund training or purchase/upgrade gear and equipment utilized to protect volunteer fire and/or EMS personnel, police and/or the community

Want to apply for a First Responders Grant? Check back here in early-November 2021.

This year, 11 grants totaling nearly $39,000 were awarded to local first responder departments.

"This year, South Jersey Gas' First Responders Grant Program takes on a new meaning to support our first responders who keep us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic through their tireless work," said Melissa Orsen, president of South Jersey Gas. "As we come into the holiday season, we are proud to partner with this year’s winners to support their continued efforts to keep our customers and communities safe."

The 2020 First Responders Grant Program recipient departments and projects include:

Barrington Fire Department – to purchase multigas monitoring meters and low-profile hand lights
Cape May County Regional Urban Search and Rescue Team– to purchase a monopod system for trench rescues in confined spaces
City of Bridgeton Fire Department – to purchase a gas monitoring meter
Deepwater Fire Department – to support the purchase of LED traffic control devices
Galloway Township Police Department – to support the purchase of a K-9 officer and related training
Laurel Springs Fire Department – to purchase turnout gear for a firefighter
Medford Township Fire and EMS – to purchase multigas monitoring detectors
Pennsville Ambulance Department – to purchase a UV light and UV rapid sanitizer
Sea Isle City Police Department – to purchase body armor for officers
Vineland Fire Department – to purchase portable gas leak detection equipment
Woolwich Fire Company – to purchase portable water tanks for fires in non-hydrant areas

Supporting our Community

We’re here to help. We recognize that challenging times may continue for residents and businesses. Utility Bill Assistance is available for those struggling to pay their bills. To learn about all the programs available and apply online visit our Energy Assistance page today.

You can also stay up to date on community events, like food drives, on the South Jersey Gas Facebook page.

Making a Difference Together

Standing Together - A Message from Mike Renna, President & CEO, SJI

We have a special bond with our communities and are unwavering in our commitment to make them safe and inclusive. All of us, across every level and department will continue to lead by example and reinforce our values in how we serve our customers, support our communities, interact with each other and perform our jobs.

Across our organization, we promise to take meaningful actions regarding race relations to address the evident inequities in our communities and to best serve all our stakeholders. As One SJI, we stand together, committed to creating a better, more tolerant world within our organization and the communities where we are proud to live and work.

You can view the message we shared with our employees here.