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has reconnected with various resources and partners the company has had in the past.
“I’ve reached out to rekindle a lot of relationships and kept a good rapport with elected officials,” she said.
She also helps direct and coordinate the company’s other community events, including 811 Day on August 11, Safe Digging Month in April, and numerous volunteer outreach programs throughout the year. She said it’s important
for the community to see Atmos as a partner, not just for
Our goal is always
to help long
term and make a
continuous impact,
not just show up for
a photo op.
energy needs, but also as a neighbor that helps build strong communities.
“We love to volunteer and serve,” Kaia said. “We cook at certain events and do a lot of outreach and love being
out in the community. We are selective in organizations we support but it’s abundant. Our main goal is to find organizations that we can help sustain with long-term relationships — not just one and done. Our goal is always to help long term and make a continuous impact, not just show up for a photo op.”
One of the most recent events Kaia organized for Atmos was recruiting Atmos employees to volunteer their time to help teachers, parents and students navigate the challenges of the first few days of school. That program just so happens to be the program she directed in her previous non-profit position with East Baton Rouge Parish Schools.
“Our volunteers are there on the first day, and help get kids to their classes, and provide extra smiling faces from the community to foster a pleasant and welcoming environment on those first few days of school,” she said. “Some volunteers also help with office work or assist teachers with their needs.”
Kaia’s enthusiasm for community outreach stretches beyond Atmos, as she invited other utilities and companies like Cleco and Boardwalk Pipelines to join in 811 Day activities this year, where the message of safe digging was shared with the community, along with free snow cones and other giveaways.
Kaia is incredibly excited about each of these events, and her enthusiasm is helping to keep families safe and communities thriving.
JANUARY 28 - 30, 2025
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON LAFAYETTE
THE
2024, Issue 3
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