The Dominion Post
FAIRMONT – This holiday season, the FirstEnergy Foundation is sharing the spirit of giving by awarding a $20,000 in “Gifts of the Season” grant to a Morgantown nonprofit organization making a positive impact in West Virginia through its commitment to help address housing insecurity and youth development.
The grant to Ronald McDonald House Morgantown will help about 42 families stay comfortably at Ronald McDonald House through the Jacob Johnson Family Lodging Fund. Since opening in 1990, Ronald McDonald House has provided comfort and support to out-of-town families of children receiving medical care in the area. More than 200 families stay at Ronald McDonald House Morgantown annually, and many more are served through its day guest services.
Jim Myers, FirstEnergy’s President of West Virginia and Maryland said, “This season reminds us how important it is to come together and support our neighbors in ways that have an impact. By supporting organizations that provide food, shelter and life-changing opportunities, we’re helping families find comfort in times of need and empowering our youth to thrive.”
This year, the Gifts of the Season program will provide a total of $100,000 to eight nonprofits across five states in FirstEnergy’s service area in 2025.
Since 2016, the FirstEnergy Foundation’s “Gifts of the Season” program has supported local nonprofits and community initiatives that bring people together and make neighborhoods stronger. Now celebrating its 10th year, the program continues to grow and adapt to meet community needs, reflecting FirstEnergy’s commitment to inclusion and care. The Foundation has been able to provide $1.2 million in grants since the “Gifts of the Season” program began.
