More than 110 grants awarded to nonprofit
organizations in JCP&L's service territory
HOLMDEL,
N.J., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To bolster
the social and economic well-being of the communities served by
FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric company Jersey Central Power
& Light (JCP&L), FirstEnergy and the FirstEnergy Foundation
have donated more than $740,000 in
2024 to organizations that support a wide array of
community-enhancing endeavors. These initiatives help promote
workforce and economic development, enhance the social and cultural
landscape of the region and champion crucial safety
initiatives.
Lorna Wisham, Vice President
of Corporate Affairs & Community Involvement and President of
the FirstEnergy Foundation: "Electricity is the lifeblood
for homes and businesses, but it's the people that are the
lifeblood of our communities. These non-profits are people-driven,
and they give opportunities, hope and security to the people who
need it the most. We are proud to be able to help them make our
communities such great places to live, work and raise a
family."
A total of 113 nonprofit and civic organizations in northern and
central New Jersey are making
progress on their missions, thanks to grants from FirstEnergy and
the FirstEnergy Foundation. Areas of impact include:
- More than $120,000 to programs
that combat food insecurity and local food pantries.
- More than $65,000 to eight local
United Way chapters in support of their community-focused events
and efforts.
- A $64,000 grant to NJ SHARES to
fund a program for the completion of required repairs identified
during the smart meter installation process for
income-qualified JCP&L customers.
- More than $58,000 to homelessness
and housing security initiatives.
- More than $35,000 to
veteran-focused programs and charities.
Beyond providing grants to local non-profits, the FirstEnergy
Foundation encourages employees to give back to their local
communities and provides support in helping employees make a larger
impact. FirstEnergy provides each of its employees with 16
hours of volunteer time off (VTO) annually, allowing team members
to provide time and manpower to 501(c)(3) non-profit
organizations.
How to Apply for a FirstEnergy Foundation Grant in
New Jersey
The FirstEnergy Foundation provides support to 501 (c)(3)
tax-exempt nonprofits, including health and human services
agencies, educational organizations, cultural and arts programs and
institutions, and civic groups in areas served by JCP&L and
FirstEnergy's other electric companies and in areas where the
company conducts business.
The FirstEnergy Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant
applications. To inquire about grant opportunities or corporate
sponsorships, contact Alix Hayes,
Community Involvement Consultant at (732) 904-9778 or
ahayes@firstenergycorp.com.
Learn more about FirstEnergy and the FirstEnergy
Foundation's commitment to their communities at
firstenergycorp.com/community.
JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties of
Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union
and Warren. Follow JCP&L on X
@JCP_L, on Facebook at facebook.com/JCPandL or online at
jcp-l.com.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and
operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form
one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems,
serving customers in Ohio,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West
Virginia, Maryland and
New York. The company's
transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of
transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
regions. Follow FirstEnergy on X @FirstEnergyCorp or online at
firstenergycorp.com.
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