FirstEnergy Foundation Presents "Gifts of the Season" Totaling $40,000 to Charitable Organizations in Ohio Edison's Service Area
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The recipients of this year's gifts are organizations that provide support services to underserved and vulnerable individuals of all ages across northeast and northcentral
- Girl Set Free in
Canton ,Stark County ( ) – The organization's mission is to rescue victims of human trafficking and offer them various resources and counseling to help achieve independence and a better quality of life.$10,000 Potential Development inYoungstown ,Mahoning County ( ) – The center provides children with autism in grades preschool to high school with individualized instruction to ensure they reach their full potential. The organization also provides older students with employment and life skills necessary to grow into independent young adults.$10,000 The Abilities Connection (TAC), Inc. , inSpringfield ,Clark County ( ) – TAC serves people with disabilities and offers safe, inclusive workplaces to thrive. The organization manufactures and provides a wide range of high-quality products and services for many businesses in the$7,000 U.S. Lucy Idol Center Inc. , inVermilion ,Lorain County ( ) – This organization specializes in caring for individuals with special needs such as mental/behavioral health needs, cerebral palsy, hearing and vision impairments, Down's syndrome and other physical and intellectual disabilities. A variety of services are offered including individualized service plans that include life skills lessons, physical activity, transportation and more.$7,000 - Wings of an Angel in
Marion ,Marion County ( ) – This center helps children and adults with special needs receive the therapies, services and equipment to achieve their life goals, improve their quality of life and support every aspect of their wellbeing.$6,000
"We're proud to support these organizations because their missions align with our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, included and respected," said
Photos of FirstEnergy's annual "Gifts of the Season" check presentations are being shared on social media using the hashtag #GiftsofFE. Since its inception in 2016, the campaign has awarded more than
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FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in
Editor's Note: Photos of the Gifts of the Season being presented to organizations by FirstEnergy representatives are available for download on Flickr.
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