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Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
PSEG Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Maria Spina, Recognized as a 2025 Innovate100 Honoree!
Congratulations to Maria Spina, manager of our PSEG Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility, who has been recognized as a 2025 Innovate100 honoree! Through her leadership, Maria has helped build lasting partnerships and programs that uplift our communities and expand access to opportunity. We're grateful to have her on our team – and proud to see her impact recognized. Congratulations, Maria! View original content here
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Applications Open May 15: PSEG Foundation To Award $1.2 Million to Community Nonprofits in New Jersey and Long Island
Originally published on PSEG NewsRoom NEWARK, N.J., May 23, 2025 /3BL/ - For the 11th year, the PSEG Foundation invites nonprofits to apply for funding that helps close critical gaps for New Jersey and Long Island communities, through its Neighborhood Partners Program (NPP). Beginning May 15, 2025, the NPP will accept applications for up to $1.2 million in grants ranging from $500 to $15,000 to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits. This year, the Foundation is encouraging more applications for programs that expand access to environmental sustainability and stewardship, as well as resources that support communities facing financial challenges. These resources include initiatives focused on basic needs such as food security, workforce development and training programs. Eligible organizations must submit applications by June 30. Awardees will be selected based on demonstrated program effectiveness, depth, breadth and overall alignment with the PSEG Foundation strategic pillars: environmental sustainability, social justice, and equity and economic empowerment. 'Over the years, our nonprofit partners have become more than collaborators — they're trusted friends,' said Calvin Ledford Jr., president, PSEG Foundation. 'We know how hard it can be today for families to find good jobs, afford basic needs and build a better future. That's why we believe so strongly in working together — to help people find opportunities and make everyday life more affordable. The Neighborhood Partners Program is about investing in the people and organizations with a track record of making a real and ongoing difference. We're proud to support a shared commitment to a stronger future.' Among other things, past grant recipients have leveraged funding to expand vital services, enhance community impact and overcome rising business costs: America's Grow-A-Row, a longtime partner, distributed 3.6 million pounds of fresh produce to families facing food insecurity in 2024. 'The Neighborhood Partners Program has been instrumental to our mission. Without organizations like the PSEG Foundation, we couldn't grow the fruits and vegetables that are being utilized to feed families and positively impact their lives,' said Jackie Etter, Development & Marketing, America's Grow-A-Row. Women's Center for Entrepreneurship's (WCEC) mission is to build communities by providing technical assistance to women and men to successfully own, operate and grow their small businesses, thereby investing financially, intellectually and emotionally in their community. 'The PSEG Foundation's support has been invaluable to the WCEC Women's Business Center, helping us equip business owners — including those reentering the workforce — with critical digital and business skills. Their partnership has strengthened our mission to empower and advance economic opportunity in our communities,' said Rana Shanawani, executive director, WCEC. HomeFront Inc. mission is to end homelessness in Central New Jersey by harnessing the caring, resources and expertise of the community. 'The support the PSEG Foundation has provided to HomeFront has made so many important things possible: access to basic necessities like nutritious food and a safe place for families to rest their head at night, meaningful help to support families through healing and supportive services, and opportunities for young people to thrive and achieve their dreams,' said Sarah Steward, CEO, HomeFront Inc. 'PSEG has been a partner in every way that counts: through their impactful advocacy, generous financial support, important community leadership, and countless hours hands-on volunteerism from their employees to literally do the work to build and support our region. Families in New Jersey are living happier, more fulfilling lives in more inclusive and equitable communities because of the incredible support the PSEG Foundation provides in our state.' The Watershed Institute provides inquiry-based hands-on STEM education while encouraging schools in New Jersey to adopt sustainability efforts through the River Friendly Program. 'We are grateful to the PSEG Foundation for its steadfast support through the Supporting Sustainability in Communities Program. Their generosity has made a real difference —empowering The Watershed Institute to conduct stream cleanups, advancing vital river restoration work, and engaging hundreds of community members in protecting and restoring local waterways. Together, we are building healthier, more resilient environments for all,' said Jim Waltman, executive director, The Watershed Institute. Organizations interested in applying can visit Grant recipients will be announced on a rolling basis. For questions about the program, please contact [email protected]. ### About PSEG FoundationThe 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. About PSEGPublic Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) (NYSE: PEG) is a predominantly regulated infrastructure company operating New Jersey's largest transmission and distribution utility, serving approximately 2.4 million electric and 1.9 million natural gas customers. PSEG also owns an independent fleet of 3,758 MW of carbon-free, baseload nuclear power generating units in NJ and PA. Guided by its Powering Progress vision, PSEG aims to power a future where people use less energy, and it's cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. PSEG is a member of the S&P 500 Index and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for 17 consecutive years. PSEG's businesses include Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G), PSEG Power and PSEG Long Island ( ). Contacts: Media Relations: 973-430-7734
Associated Press
16-04-2025
- General
- Associated Press
PSEG: Teaching Children To Be Good Little Neighbors
Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE! Leaves scattered across the lawn, broken branches and dirt covering the pavement greeted the Sesame Street friends after an intense night of stormy weather in a recent video shared by Sesame Workshop. What seemed like a daunting cleanup for Rudy, Abby Cadabby, and her mom quickly became manageable when they realized teamwork was the key. After hours of scrubbing, collecting, and organizing the garden was restored to its original state. 'Cleaning up was easy peasy because we all worked together,' said Rudy, as they celebrated their effort. This is the essence of the Little Neighbors Program, and what attendees of our webinar with Sesame Workshop from all over the country and even as far as Brazil were excited to learn about and share. 'I am excited to share the Sesame Workshop Little Neighbors program with my children, community and local PTA. There is so much useful and meaningful information about science, literacy, and resources to develop healthy relationships and respect differences,' said Kendall Ademu-John, manager of Outreach Public Affairs at PSEG. The animated video is one of many handcrafted videos born from the partnership between the PSEG Foundation and Sesame Workshop, the global nonprofit behind Sesame Street. In an effort to encourage children to become good neighbors in their communities at a young age, PSEG and Sesame Workshop partnered to create new engaging and creative activities help children learn about the ways that they can make positive changes in their communities and the larger world. 'This is a valuable resource for us, as we have seven preschool classrooms. We've found that focusing on social emotional learning skills helps young children to sort through their feelings and cope better. Being able to share relatable content with teachers and students will be helpful to make the topics more accessible,' said Tracy Hewitt, STEM program leader at Millhill Child & Family Development Corporation in Trenton, NJ. The 10+ year partnership between the PSEG Foundation and Sesame Workshop has produced numerous free resources for children, families and educational organizations. This milestone was celebrated earlier this year in Paterson, NJ, with a special appearance by Elmo. 'These newest resources, as an expansion of our Little Neighbors initiative, were created to help empower young children and their families to play an active role in caring for their communities. We want to remind our youngest community members that every child, no matter their size, can make a meaningful impact in helping to build a better world. We're so proud and grateful for our continued partnership with PSEG Foundation in this important work,' said Zoe Rochman, U.S. social impact content manager at Sesame Workshop. Watch Maria Spina, manager of PSEG Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility, and Jeanette Betancourt, Ed.D., SVP of U.S. Social Impact at Sesame Workshop, join Steve Adubato to discuss the Little Neighbors program below and visit for a variety of free resources for children in your lives, in English and Spanish, from illustrative creative exercises, scavenger hunt challenges, nature journaling prompts, outdoor activities and more. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from PSEG
Associated Press
27-03-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
PSEG Supports STEM Education With Students 2 Science
We're proud to expand our partnership with Students 2 Science to provide over 450,000 New Jersey students with hands-on experiences and career guidance to shape their futures in STEM. Students 2 Science is on a mission to level the education gap by bringing high-quality STEM education to students in need. As part of our longstanding relationship, our PSEG Foundation has awarded them with a $250,000 grant to support an expansion of their STEM programs Improving Student and Aptitude for Careers in STEM (ISAAC) and the Career Advancement Program. This expansion will allow Students 2 Science to run 300 elementary school sessions, 300 middle and high school ISAAC days and a summer program for students in grades 3-12. Visit to learn more.
