Surprise FirstEnergy Foundation "Gifts of the Season" Make Spirits Bright for Two New Jersey Nonprofits

Group 1: Grants and Community Support - The FirstEnergy Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to Our Lady of Victories Church St. Vincent De Paul Society Food Pantry to provide proteins and dairy products for 200 people monthly, with demand increasing to over 300 during holidays [1] - A $10,000 grant was also provided to The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center to expand burn prevention education and fire safety programming, benefiting over 13,000 participants this year [2] - Since 2016, the "Gifts of the Season" program has provided $1.2 million in grants to local nonprofits, reflecting FirstEnergy's commitment to community support and inclusion [3] Group 2: Application and Distribution of Grants - The FirstEnergy Foundation supports 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits that address critical community needs, having distributed over $5.5 million in community support in 2025 [4] - The Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications, and interested parties can find more information on their webpage [5] Group 3: Company Overview - FirstEnergy operates one of the largest investor-owned electric systems in the U.S., serving over six million customers across multiple states [6]