PSEG Foundation Celebrates 10 Years and Nearly $8M in Grants, Empowering Communities Across New Jersey and New York
PSEG Foundation Celebrates 10 Years and Nearly $8M in Grants, Empowering Communities Across New Jersey and New York
"In ten years, the Neighborhood Partners Program has not only awarded millions in grants but has stood alongside hundreds of community-led organizations to create lasting change throughout The Neighborhood Partners Program has supported over 400 nonprofits in 14 counties across New Jersey and Long Island
鄰里合作伙伴計劃已經支持了新澤西州和長島的14個縣的超過400個非營利組織
NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The PSEG Foundation celebrated a decade of community impact through its Neighborhood Partners Program (NPP), hosting a special event to honor more than 400 nonprofit organizations that have received nearly $8 million in grants since the program's inception. This year, the program set new records, with an 11% increase in applications and $1.2 million in total giving—a 20% rise from last year's $1 million.
新澤西州紐瓦克，2024年12月16日 /PRNewswire/ -- PSEG基金會慶祝其鄰里合作伙伴計劃(NPP)十週年，通過舉辦特別活動來表彰超過400個自該計劃成立以來獲得近800萬的資助的非營利組織。今年，計劃創下新紀錄，申請人數增加了11%，總捐贈達到120萬，比去年的100萬增長了20%。
Representatives from over 100 nonprofits that have benefited from the program attended the event, sharing testimonials about its impact on their communities. The NPP provides grant funding to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that demonstrate effective programming aligned with the PSEG Foundation's three strategic pillars: environmental sustainability, social justice, and equity and economic empowerment.
來自100多個受益於該計劃的非營利組織的代表出席了活動，分享了該計劃對其社區影響的見證。NPP爲符合條件的501(c)(3)組織提供贈款資金，這些組織展示了符合PSEG基金會三個戰略支柱的有效項目：環保可持續性、社會正義以及經濟賦權。
"In ten years, the Neighborhood Partners Program has not only awarded millions in grants but has stood alongside hundreds of community-led organizations to create lasting change throughout New Jersey. NPP now serves as a role model for other funders who also seek to be catalysts for progress at the neighborhood level," said Calvin Ledford Jr., President of the PSEG Foundation. "We are proud to support these transformative partnerships, which embody our unwavering commitment to empowering communities, tackling critical environmental and socio-economic challenges, and advancing equity—especially for those with the greatest need—so that all communities can thrive in a more sustainable and just New Jersey."
「在十年間，鄰里合作伙伴計劃不僅授予了數百萬的贈款，而且始終與數百個社區主導的組織攜手並肩，共同在新澤西州創造持久的改變。NPP現在作爲其他資助者的榜樣，也旨在成爲社區層面的進步推動者，」 PSEG基金會的主席Calvin Ledford Jr.說。「我們爲支持這些轉型合作關係感到自豪，它們體現了我們對賦權社區、應對關鍵的環保和社會經濟挑戰以及推動公平的堅定承諾——尤其是對於那些最需要幫助的人——以便所有社區都能在一個更可持續和公正的新澤西州中繁榮發展。」
The NPP celebration, held at PSEG's General Office in Newark, welcomed nonprofit leaders and community members who shared stories of the program's transformative impact. Among them were grantees from this year including HomeFront, the Boys & Girls Club of Newark, and the Northern NJ Community Foundation, whose work has touched thousands of lives across the state.
在紐瓦克的PSEG總部舉行的NPP慶祝活動，歡迎了非營利組織的領導和社區成員，他們分享了該計劃轉型影響的故事。其中包括今年的受贈者， HomeFront， 是 紐瓦克的男孩與女孩俱樂部， 和 北新澤西社區基金會他們的工作觸動了全州成千上萬的生命。
HomeFront Elevates Families in Need
HomeFront, a long-time NPP partner, has provided shelter, food, and housing support to over 25,500 New Jersey residents, including more than 700 individuals in permanent housing. This year's NPP grant helped sustain their Food Pantry Program, which delivered over 1 million free meals and groceries to families in need.
HomeFront提升有需要的家庭
HomeFront作爲長期的NPP合作伙伴，爲超過25,500名新澤西居民提供了住所、食物和住房支持，其中包括700多名永久住房的個體。今年的NPP資助幫助他們維持了食品儲藏室計劃，該計劃爲有需要的家庭提供了超過100萬份免費的餐食和雜貨。
"HomeFront is deeply grateful to the PSEG Foundation for helping us transform lives and pave the way for brighter futures," said Meghan Cubano, Director of Development for HomeFront. "Together, we're creating lasting change for families across Central New Jersey."
「HomeFront深表感激PSEG基金會的支持，幫助我們改變生命並開闢更美好的未來，」HomeFront的開發董事Meghan Cubano說。「我們共同爲中新澤西的家庭創造持久的改變。」
Boys & Girls Club of Newark Enriches Lives Through STEM and Family Support
For more than 20 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Newark has received over $600,000 in PSEG support, enabling critical services such as STEM education, food assistance, and family resource programs.
紐瓦克男孩與女孩俱樂部通過STEm和家庭支持豐富生活
在過去的20多年裏，紐瓦克男孩與女孩俱樂部獲得了超過600,000美元的PSEG支持，使關鍵服務得以提供，例如STEm教育、食品援助和家庭資源項目。
"PSEG's partnership has helped us serve thousands of youths and their families," said Ameer Washington, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Newark. "Their support during the COVID-19 pandemic was vital, and the ongoing commitment from leaders like Calvin Ledford Jr. and Maria Spina makes them part of our family in serving Newark."
"PSEG的合作伙伴關係幫助我們服務了數千名年輕人及其家庭，" 南京少年兒童俱樂部首席執行官阿米爾·華盛頓說。"他們在COVID-19疫情期間的支持至關重要，像卡爾文·萊德福德 Jr. 和瑪利亞·斯皮納這樣的領導者持續的承諾使他們成爲我們在服務紐瓦克過程中的一部分。"
Northern NJ Community Foundation Advances Environmental Justice
The Northern NJ Community Foundation (NNJCF) utilized NPP funding to develop the Green Infrastructure for Environmental Justice Program, addressing flooding and environmental concerns.
北新澤西社區基金會推動環保正義
北新澤西社區基金會(NNJCF)利用NPP資金開發了環保正義綠色基礎設施項目，解決洪水和環境問題。
"With the PSEG Foundation's support, we've created a model rain garden, environmentally-focused public art, and a resident-led group advancing environmental justice," said Leo Vasquez, Executive Director of NNJCF.
"在PSEG基金會的支持下，我們創建了一個示範雨水花園、以環保爲重點的公共藝術作品，併成立了一個居民主導的推進環保正義的團體，" NNJCF的執行董事萊奧·瓦斯奎茲說。
As the PSEG Foundation looks ahead to the next decade, it remains committed to adapting the Neighborhood Partners Program to meet evolving community needs while deepening its impact.
隨着PSEG基金會展望下一個十年，它仍然致力於調整鄰里合作伙伴計劃，以滿足不斷變化的社區需求，同時加深其影響力。
To view the full list of 2024 grant recipients and learn more about the PSEG Foundation's programs, visit PSEG.com/Foundation.
要查看2024年資助對象的完整名單並了解PSEG基金會的項目，訪問 PSEG.com/Foundation.
About PSEG Foundation
The PSEG Foundation (501(c)(3), the philanthropic arm of Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), prioritizes investments in promoting environmental sustainability, social justice, and equity and economic empowerment.
關於PSEG基金會
PSEG基金會（501(c)(3)，公務集團的慈善分支（PSEG）（紐交所：PEG））優先投資於促進環保可持續性、社會正義以及平等和經濟賦權。
Visit PSEG at: PSEG on Facebook PSEG on Twitter PSEG on LinkedIn PSEG Energize! PSEG on Instagram
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