FirstEnergy Foundation Surprises Maryland and West Virginia Agencies with Donations Totaling $40,000 Ahead of Holidays
The FirstEnergy Foundation, associated with FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has donated $40,000 to two nonprofit organizations as part of its annual holiday 'Gifts of the Season' campaign. Operation Second Chance and Stars That Shine each received surprise $20,000 donations to support their community work in Maryland and West Virginia.
Operation Second Chance, based in Montgomery County, Maryland, supports wounded combat veterans and their families through various programs, including retreats at Heroes Ridge. Stars That Shine, serving Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, focuses on mentoring girls and young women through educational and empowerment programs.
Since its 2016 inception, the 'Gifts of the Season' initiative has awarded approximately $1.1 million to nonprofits that align with FirstEnergy's core value of diversity, equity and inclusion.
La FirstEnergy Foundation, associata a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), ha donato $40.000 a due organizzazioni nonprofit nell'ambito della sua annuale campagna natalizia 'Gifts of the Season'. Operation Second Chance e Stars That Shine hanno ricevuto ciascuna una sorpresa di $20.000 per sostenere il loro lavoro comunitario nel Maryland e nella Virginia Occidentale.
Operation Second Chance, situata nella Contea di Montgomery, Maryland, supporta i veterani di guerra feriti e le loro famiglie attraverso vari programmi, inclusi ritiri a Heroes Ridge. Stars That Shine, attiva nella Eastern Panhandle della Virginia Occidentale, si concentra sul mentoring di ragazze e giovani donne attraverso programmi educativi e di empowerment.
Dal suo avvio nel 2016, l'iniziativa 'Gifts of the Season' ha conferito circa $1,1 milioni a nonprofit che si allineano con i valori fondamentali di diversità, equità e inclusione di FirstEnergy.
La FirstEnergy Foundation, asociada a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), ha donado $40,000 a dos organizaciones sin fines de lucro como parte de su campaña anual navideña 'Gifts of the Season'. Operation Second Chance y Stars That Shine recibieron cada una sorpresivamente $20,000 para apoyar su labor comunitaria en Maryland y Virginia Occidental.
Operation Second Chance, con sede en el Condado de Montgomery, Maryland, apoya a los veteranos de combate heridos y a sus familias a través de varios programas, incluidos retiros en Heroes Ridge. Stars That Shine, que atiende la Eastern Panhandle de Virginia Occidental, se centra en el mentorazgo de niñas y mujeres jóvenes a través de programas educativos y de empoderamiento.
Desde su creación en 2016, la iniciativa 'Gifts of the Season' ha otorgado aproximadamente $1.1 millones a organizaciones sin fines de lucro que se alinean con el valor fundamental de diversidad, equidad e inclusión de FirstEnergy.
퍼스트에너지 재단은 퍼스트에너지 주식회사(뉴욕증권거래소: FE)와 관련되어 있으며, 연례 휴일 캠페인 'Gifts of the Season'의 일환으로 두 개의 비영리 단체에 각각 $40,000를 기부했습니다. Operation Second Chance와 Stars That Shine는 각각 커뮤니티 활동을 지원하기 위해 $20,000의 기부금을 받았습니다. 이들은 메릴랜드와 웨스트버지니아에서 활동하고 있습니다.
메릴랜드 몽고메리 카운티에 위치한 Operation Second Chance는 부상당한 전투 재향 군인과 그 가족을 다양한 프로그램을 통해 지원합니다. 여기에는 Heroes Ridge에서의 휴양이 포함됩니다. 웨스트버지니아의 이스트 팬핸들 지역에서 활동하는 Stars That Shine은 교육 및 역량 강화 프로그램을 통해 소녀와 젊은 여성들에게 멘토링을 제공합니다.
2016년 시작된 'Gifts of the Season' 이니셔티브는 퍼스트에너지의 핵심 가치인 다양성, 공정성 및 포용성과 일치하는 비영리 단체에 약 $1.1백만을 수여했습니다.
La FirstEnergy Foundation, associée à FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), a fait don de 40 000 $ à deux organisations à but non lucratif dans le cadre de sa campagne annuelle de Noël 'Gifts of the Season'. Operation Second Chance et Stars That Shine ont chacune reçu une surprise de 20 000 $ pour soutenir leur travail communautaire dans le Maryland et en Virginie-Occidentale.
Operation Second Chance, basée dans le comté de Montgomery, Maryland, soutient les vétérans blessés et leurs familles à travers divers programmes, y compris des retraites à Heroes Ridge. Stars That Shine, qui sert la Eastern Panhandle de Virginie-Occidentale, se concentre sur le mentorat des filles et des jeunes femmes à travers des programmes d'éducation et d'autonomisation.
Depuis son lancement en 2016, l'initiative 'Gifts of the Season' a attribué environ 1,1 million de dollars à des organisations à but non lucratif qui s'alignent sur les valeurs fondamentales de diversité, d'équité et d'inclusion de FirstEnergy.
Die FirstEnergy Foundation, die mit der FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) verbunden ist, hat im Rahmen ihrer jährlichen Feiertagskampagne 'Gifts of the Season' insgesamt $40.000 an zwei gemeinnützige Organisationen gespendet. Operation Second Chance und Stars That Shine erhielten jeweils überraschend $20.000, um ihre Gemeindearbeit in Maryland und West Virginia zu unterstützen.
Operation Second Chance, die im Montgomery County, Maryland, ansässig ist, unterstützt verwundete KampfVeteranen und ihre Familien durch verschiedene Programme, einschließlich Rückzugsmaßnahmen in Heroes Ridge. Stars That Shine, die im östlichen Panhandle von West Virginia tätig ist, konzentriert sich auf die Mentorenarbeit mit Mädchen und jungen Frauen durch Bildungs- und Empowermentprogramme.
Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 2016 hat die Initiative 'Gifts of the Season' etwa $1,1 Millionen an gemeinnützige Organisationen vergeben, die mit den Kernwerten von FirstEnergy in Bezug auf Vielfalt, Gerechtigkeit und Inklusion übereinstimmen.
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"Gifts of the season" made to Operation Second Chance and Stars That Shine
Lorna Wisham, President of the FirstEnergy Foundation: "We're pleased to make these donations to two organizations that are doing extraordinary work and providing meaningful support to
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Cindy McGrew, CEO, Operation Second Chance: "We are deeply grateful to the FirstEnergy Foundation for this generous grant, which will have a transformative impact on the lives of disabled veterans and their families. At Heroes Ridge, veterans and their families find a safe and nurturing environment to reconnect, heal and build resilience. The funding helps cover essential costs, including accommodations, therapeutic activities and specialized support services, ensuring that every retreat participant feels cared for and empowered."
Serving the Eastern Panhandle of
Alisha Puller, Executive Director, Stars That Shine: "This donation will enable us to empower, educate and lead girls at the high school level, providing not only academic support but mentorship, leadership training and a supportive community where girls can thrive and reach their full potential."
The "Gifts of the Season" initiative was created in 2016 to support programs and nonprofit organizations that align with FirstEnergy's core value of diversity, equity and inclusion. Since its inception, the campaign has awarded about
To be considered for a gift, the entity must be a first-time FirstEnergy Foundation grant recipient, and the entity or at least
- Service disabled/veteran-owned business enterprise
- Disability-owned business enterprise
- Minority business enterprise
- Lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer-owned business
- Woman business enterprise
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 FirstEnergy's electric operating companies and in areas where the company conducts business.
Potomac Edison serves about 285,000 customers in all or parts of
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 more than six million customers in
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