We give back and show up for our neighbors through our Brighter Communities program. Inspired and determined, our efforts reflect our desire to make a meaningful, lasting difference — together.
We focus our efforts on what we believe and where we can make the most meaningful difference.
Happy, healthy families
Supporting the physical, emotional, and economic well-being of families and individuals.
Empowered, skilled futures
Investing in education, creativity, and career pathways that build a future-ready workforce.
Safe, smart homes
Advancing housing stability, safety, and connected living through technology and energy support.
Resilient, sustainable communities
Empowering communities through resilience building, sustainable development, and disaster preparedness and recovery.
Every year during Impact Week, thousands of NRG employees across the country power a brighter future together by stepping away from their daily routines to give back to our communities.
~$8M
donated through NRG charitable giving(1)
~5,064
volunteers engaged
36
U.S. states and Canadian provinces where employees volunteered
~24K
hours volunteered
~785
charitable organizations impacted through volunteerism and donations
34%
of employees participated in volunteer activities
1. Inclusive of all monetary, in-kind, and TeamNRG donations. Does not include employee donations.
Data from 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
We strengthen communities by partnering with organizations that are committed to powering every day with purpose.
We are passionate about fostering employee engagement and their dedication to giving back.
People and Community | Blog | OCT 04, 2017
As the nation watched Hurricane Harvey escalate into a devastating storm, my immediate focus was on a handful of very important things – protecting my family, the safety of NRG employees and our customers and the continuity of our retail electricity business in Texas.
People and Community | Blog | MAR 14, 2019
People and Community | Blog | OCT 13, 2021