FirstEnergy Foundation Invests $115,000 to Support Housing Stability and Safe Shelter Across Pennsylvania
PR Newswire•30/10/2026•10:51 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤FirstEnergy Foundation invests $115,000 across 14 Pennsylvania housing organizations
- ➤Shelter, Safety and Stability initiative funding increased fivefold to $500,000
- ➤Foundation distributed more than $6.5 million in community support during 2026
- ➤FirstEnergy Pennsylvania employees organized a donation drive for Blackburn Center
Expert Statements
John Hawkins, President, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania
“The Blackburn Center provides a lifeline for individuals and families facing some of life's most difficult circumstances”
John Hawkins, President, FirstEnergy Pennsylvania
“For nearly 50 years, the organization has delivered safe shelter, compassionate support and critical resources to those in need throughout Westmoreland County. We're proud to support that mission.”
Renee Reitz, Executive Director, Blackburn Center
“Blackburn Center is incredibly grateful for this generous donation and FirstEnergy's support of our mission.”
Renee Reitz, Executive Director, Blackburn Center
“The items will help meet the needs of the individuals and families we serve, while the financial contribution will support our clients and help sustain our emergency shelter program. We sincerely appreciate the generosity and the difference it makes in our community.”
FirstEnergy Foundation Invests $115,000 to Support Housing Stability and Safe Shelter Across Pennsylvania PR Newswire
GREENSBURG, Pa., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To help strengthen housing stability and support vulnerable communities, the FirstEnergy Foundation is investing $115,000 in 14 Pennsylvania organizations that provide critical housing assistance and supportive services to individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic violence and other housing-related challenges.
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