February 13, 2019

Once again, the FirstEnergy Foundation supported nonprofit organizations in our communities through its Gifts of the Season initiative. The checks were delivered during the holidays throughout our service area.

Receiving a $10,000 Gifts of the Season check was Toys for Tots of Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The organization collects and distributes Christmas gifts to less-fortunate children across the Cleveland area. (see photo above)

Holiday Family Outreach, Inc. in Gettysburg, Pa., received a $5,000 Gifts of the Season check. The organization provides Christmas toys and food to hundreds of low-income families in Adams County each year.

Left to right: Chris Waybright and Julie Keyser, Holiday Family Outreach Board of Directors members; Joe Malda, Regional External Affairs; and Vickie Corbett and Ami Hines, Holiday Family Outreach staff.

Saddles and Smiles in Davis, W.Va., offers equine-assisted learning therapies for children and young adults with disabilities. The organization received a $5,000 Gifts of the Season check.

Left to right: Wes Elmore, lead meter reader, Elkins Service Center; Libby Durr, consultant, Regional External Affairs; Angie Shockley, owner, Saddles & Smiles; Elvis (horse); Keith Bishop, Saddles & Smiles; and Sally Swecker, supervisor, Meter Reading. Elvis is a favorite of the children and is often in demand.