Southwestern Energy Company is continuing support of local organizations that protect and serve the communities where they work through their Everyday Heroes grant program.

Police departments in Guy and Damascus are each receiving contributions of $2,500 and a $5,000 donation will be made to the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office in May.

The company created the program to salute and honor organizations that safeguard their communities, including volunteer fire departments in the Fayetteville Shale.

Southwestern Energy is contributing a total of $12,500 to police, sheriff and volunteer fire departments in Faulkner County through their Everyday Heroes program.

"We applaud the dedication and commitment that members of law enforcement and volunteer fire departments make to those they serve," said Andy Miller, director of government and community relations, Southwestern Energy Company. "Our Everyday Heroes grant program not only gives us a great opportunity to thank them for their work but to enhance their programs with a monetary contribution."

"We appreciate all of the help that Southwestern Energy has given us," said Dan Sutterfield, chief of police, Damascus Police Department. "This donation will go towards furthering our communications with radios in the patrol cars and bulletproof vests for the officers. We are thankful for the good working relationship and support from Southwestern Energy," he added.

Southwestern Energy is committed to giving back to the communities where they work. To date, they have donated or pledged more than $1 million to organizations within the Fayetteville Shale.

The company was recognized for their community involvement this year with the Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Award by the Arkansas Community Foundation.

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