FirstEnergy and the FirstEnergy Foundation this week highlighted its 2024 grant awards – donating more than $740,000 in grants to 113 nonprofits and civic organizations in North and Central Jersey.

The organizations that received grants impact the community in many areas, such as promoting workforce and economic development, enhancing the region’s social and cultural landscape, and championing crucial safety initiatives.

Some key details from the 2024 awards include:

• More than $120,000 to programs combating food insecurity and local food pantries
• More than $65,000 to eight local United Way chapters
• $64,000 grant to NJ SHARES for a program to complete smart meter repairs 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

In a press release, FirstEnergy Foundation President and Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Community Involvement Lorna Wisham said that electricity is the lifeblood for homes and businesses.

“But it’s the people that are the lifeblood of our communities,” she stressed.

She noted that these nonprofits are people-driven.

“And they give opportunities, hope and security to the people who need it the most,” said Wisham. “We are proud to be able to help them make our communities such great places to live, work, and raise a family.”

More information on FirstEnergy and FirstEnergy Foundation’s community efforts can be found here.

More community outreach:

• PSEG Foundation marks 10 years serving the region
• Trenton charter school receives $50K from Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation
• American Water foundation doles out $117K in community grants