Eight Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits Share $100K in Donations from “NRG Gives” Program

November 25, 2024 at 13:00 PM EST

— The results of a public online vote determined the amount each nonprofit received —

Eight nonprofits from Pennsylvania and New Jersey collectively received $100,000 in donations after NRG, a leading consumer services and energy company, recently announced the results of its annual charitable-giving program, NRG Gives.

The program, which includes an online public voting process, annually awards a total of $100,000 to nonprofits across the two states. The four nonprofits with the most votes each receive $15,000 and the remaining four nonprofits each receive $10,000.

“At NRG, we’re committed to supporting the communities where our employees and customers live and work,” said Mike Rombach, Vice President and General Manager at NRG Consumer. “It is an honor to celebrate the work of these amazing organizations with donations through this charitable program every year. We look forward to watching these organizations continue to make an impact in their communities.”

NRG announced the results recently at their Princeton and Pittsburgh offices. Three of the nonprofits are from New Jersey, and five are from Pennsylvania. The final awards are:

Associated Charities - $15,000 - Founded in 1911, Associated Charities works to provide food, clothing, medical equipment and supplies, utility assistance, and other services to residents in Titusville and surrounding areas.
Carson’s Hope - $15,000 – Carson’s Hope is a charity created to help financially support families dealing with pediatric cancer, as well as pediatric cancer research.
The Center for Great Expectations - $15,000 - Grounded in a spirituality that treasures the dignity of all, Great Expectations seeks to form a partnership with homeless women who are pregnant and parenting by creating a safe place, a safe presence, and a safe path that enables them to experience, choose and maintain physical, psychological, social and spiritual health for themselves and their children.
Holiday Express - $15,000 - The Holiday Express mission is to deliver music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year.
Neighborhood Bike Works - $10,000 –Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW), leverages the joy, freedom, and excitement of cycling to engage youth in learning bike repair, providing opportunities to earn bikes, and exploring new places on two wheels. Their bicycle education programs aim to build youth confidence, improve their mobility, and equip them with skills for future employment. Additionally, they enhance access to affordable bikes, bike repair services, and foster positive social interactions within their community for adults as well.
Pittsburgh Children’s Advocacy Center - $10,000 - The Pittsburgh Children’s Advocacy Center (PCAC) uniquely provides multifaceted support to communities affected by abuse. Their cohesive team delivers counseling and training, assistance in navigating the legal system and advocacy. They succeed when their children thrive.
PUMP – Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project - $10,000 - PUMP’s mission is to make Pittsburgh the most dynamic and diverse place by engaging, educating, and mobilizing all young people to create change in their community.
The Regina Strong Foundation - $10,000 – The Regina Strong Foundation mission is to challenge the medical inequities that lead to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and a lack of access to quality care. They stand firm in their commitment to ensuring that every person receives the compassionate, thorough health care they deserve.

Since its start in 2016, NRG has donated more than $1 million to more than 50 organizations through the NRG Gives program. NRG Gives is just one of many charitable-giving initiatives under the positiveNRG umbrella which supports nonprofits where NRG customers and employees live and work.

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