"Gifts of the Season" Totaling Nearly $20,000 Awarded to New Jersey Nonprofits by FirstEnergy Foundation
The FirstEnergy Foundation has awarded nearly $20,000 in 'Gifts of the Season' grants to three New Jersey nonprofits serving JCP&L's service area. The recipients include Pearls of Wisdom Foundation ($6,650), Next Steps Adult Day Program ($6,650), and Project Refit ($6,650). These organizations focus on youth development, special needs adults support, and mental health services for military members and first responders, respectively.
The initiative, established in 2016, has awarded approximately $1.1 million to nonprofits that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, including nearly $100,000 to New Jersey organizations. To qualify, recipients must be first-time grantees and meet specific diversity criteria in their business ownership or operational focus.
La Fondazione FirstEnergy ha assegnato quasi 20.000 dollari in sovvenzioni 'Regali della Stagione' a tre nonprofit del New Jersey che operano nell'area di servizio di JCP&L. I destinatari includono la Pearls of Wisdom Foundation (6.650 dollari), il Next Steps Adult Day Program (6.650 dollari) e il Project Refit (6.650 dollari). Queste organizzazioni si concentrano sullo sviluppo giovanile, sul supporto a persone con bisogni speciali e sui servizi di salute mentale per membri militari e soccorritori, rispettivamente.
L'iniziativa, istituita nel 2016, ha assegnato circa 1,1 milioni di dollari a nonprofit che promuovono la diversità, l'equità e l'inclusione, comprese quasi 100.000 dollari a organizzazioni del New Jersey. Per qualificarsi, i destinatari devono essere beneficiari per la prima volta e soddisfare specifici criteri di diversità nella proprietà aziendale o nell'obiettivo operativo.
La Fundación FirstEnergy ha otorgado casi 20.000 dólares en subvenciones de 'Regalos de la Temporada' a tres organizaciones sin fines de lucro de Nueva Jersey que sirven en el área de servicio de JCP&L. Los beneficiarios incluyen a la Pearls of Wisdom Foundation (6.650 dólares), el Next Steps Adult Day Program (6.650 dólares) y el Project Refit (6.650 dólares). Estas organizaciones se centran en el desarrollo juvenil, el apoyo a adultos con necesidades especiales y los servicios de salud mental para miembros militares y primeros respondedores, respectivamente.
La iniciativa, establecida en 2016, ha otorgado aproximadamente 1,1 millones de dólares a organizaciones sin fines de lucro que promueven la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión, incluyendo casi 100.000 dólares a organizaciones de Nueva Jersey. Para calificar, los beneficiarios deben ser subvencionados por primera vez y cumplir con criterios específicos de diversidad en su propiedad empresarial o enfoque operativo.
퍼스트에너지 재단이 JCP&L의 서비스 지역에서 활동하는 뉴저지의 세 개 비영리 단체에 '계절의 선물' 보조금으로 거의 20,000달러를 지급했습니다. 수혜 단체로는 Pearls of Wisdom Foundation (6,650달러), Next Steps Adult Day Program (6,650달러), 그리고 Project Refit (6,650달러)가 있습니다. 이들 단체는 각각 청소년 개발, 장애인을 위한 지원, 그리고 군인 및 응급 구조원을 위한 정신 건강 서비스에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다.
2016년에 설립된 이 이니셔티브는 다양성, 공정성 및 포용성을 촉진하는 비영리 단체에 약 110만 달러를 지원했으며, 그중 10만 달러 가까이는 뉴저지의 조직에 지급되었습니다. 수혜자는 첫 번째 보조금 수혜자여야 하며, 비즈니스 소유 또는 운영 집중 분야에서 특정 다양성 기준을 충족해야 자격을 갖추게 됩니다.
La Fondation FirstEnergy a attribué près de 20 000 dollars en subventions 'Cadeaux de la Saison' à trois organisations à but non lucratif du New Jersey desservant la zone de service de JCP&L. Les bénéficiaires incluent la Pearls of Wisdom Foundation (6 650 dollars), le Next Steps Adult Day Program (6 650 dollars), et le Project Refit (6 650 dollars). Ces organisations se concentrent respectivement sur le développement des jeunes, le soutien aux adultes ayant des besoins spéciaux et les services de santé mentale pour les membres des militaires et les premiers intervenants.
L'initiative, établie en 2016, a attribué environ 1,1 million de dollars à des organisations à but non lucratif qui promeuvent la diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion, dont près de 100 000 dollars à des organisations du New Jersey. Pour être éligibles, les bénéficiaires doivent être des premiers récipiendaires de subventions et répondre à des critères spécifiques de diversité dans leur propriété d'entreprise ou leur domaine d'activité.
Die FirstEnergy-Stiftung hat fast 20.000 Dollar an 'Geschenke der Saison'-Stipendien an drei gemeinnützige Organisationen in New Jersey vergeben, die im Dienstbereich von JCP&L tätig sind. Die Empfänger sind die Pearls of Wisdom Foundation (6.650 Dollar), das Next Steps Adult Day Program (6.650 Dollar) und das Project Refit (6.650 Dollar). Diese Organisationen konzentrieren sich auf die Jugendentwicklung, die Unterstützung von Menschen mit besonderen Bedürfnissen und die psychischen Gesundheitsdienste für Militärangehörige und Ersthelfer.
Die im Jahr 2016 gegründete Initiative hat insgesamt etwa 1,1 Millionen Dollar an gemeinnützige Organisationen vergeben, die Vielfalt, Gerechtigkeit und Inklusion fördern, darunter fast 100.000 Dollar an Organisationen in New Jersey. Um sich zu qualifizieren, müssen die Empfänger erstmalige Stipendiaten sein und bestimmte Diversitätskriterien in ihrem Unternehmensbesitz oder ihrem Betriebsschwerpunkt erfüllen.
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Recipients provide support to vulnerable individuals across JCP&L's service area
Watch a video explaining how these FirstEnergy Foundation grants will strengthen
The recipients of this year's gifts are 501(c)(3) organizations that provide support services to underserved and vulnerable individuals of all ages across central and northern
- Pearls of Wisdom Foundation,
Morris County ($6 Morristown , this nonprofit aims to motivate the youth population by fostering a healthy interest in the civic affairs of the community, providing scholarships to increase access to higher education and offer seminars to promote training and educational opportunities. - Next Steps Adult Day Program,
Ocean County ($6 Point Pleasant , this nonprofit provides adults with special needs with meaningful life experiences that promote independence and increase social development while maintaining a healthy mind and body. - Project Refit,
Burlington County ($6
Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy's President,
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.
JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties 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 customers in
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