$25,000 FirstEnergy Foundation Grant to IM Able Supports Adaptive Fitness and Community Building
FirstEnergy Foundation (NYSE: FE) has granted $25,000 to the IM Able Foundation to support adaptive fitness and wellness programs for veterans and individuals with disabilities. The donation is part of the foundation's broader $1.1 million in grants distributed through June 2025.
The funding specifically supports IM Able's Operation Lead from the Front initiative, which will serve 2,500 veteran and non-veteran clients through various adaptive fitness activities. The program aims to help veterans transition to civilian life while addressing social isolation and mental health challenges. The foundation's total charitable impact in 2025 includes over $1 million in employee-driven United Way Campaign contributions, benefiting more than 800 organizations and 104 United Way agencies.
FirstEnergy Foundation (NYSE: FE) ha donato 25.000 dollari alla IM Able Foundation per sostenere programmi di fitness adattivo e benessere rivolti a veterani e persone con disabilità. Questa donazione fa parte di un impegno più ampio della fondazione, che prevede la distribuzione di 1,1 milioni di dollari in sovvenzioni fino a giugno 2025.
I fondi finanziano in particolare l'iniziativa Operation Lead from the Front di IM Able, che assisterà 2.500 clienti, tra veterani e non, attraverso diverse attività di fitness adattivo. Il programma mira a facilitare la transizione dei veterani alla vita civile, affrontando al contempo il problema dell'isolamento sociale e delle sfide legate alla salute mentale. L'impatto benefico complessivo della fondazione nel 2025 comprende oltre 1 milione di dollari raccolti tramite la campagna United Way guidata dai dipendenti, a favore di più di 800 organizzazioni e 104 agenzie United Way.
FirstEnergy Foundation (NYSE: FE) ha otorgado 25,000 dólares a la IM Able Foundation para apoyar programas de fitness adaptativo y bienestar dirigidos a veteranos y personas con discapacidades. Esta donación forma parte de un compromiso más amplio de la fundación, que distribuirá 1.1 millones de dólares en subvenciones hasta junio de 2025.
La financiación apoya específicamente la iniciativa Operation Lead from the Front de IM Able, que atenderá a 2,500 clientes, veteranos y no veteranos, a través de diversas actividades de fitness adaptativo. El programa tiene como objetivo ayudar a los veteranos en su transición a la vida civil, abordando también el aislamiento social y los desafíos de salud mental. El impacto benéfico total de la fundación en 2025 incluye más de 1 millón de dólares en contribuciones de la campaña United Way impulsada por empleados, beneficiando a más de 800 organizaciones y 104 agencias de United Way.
FirstEnergy Foundation (NYSE: FE)는 25,000달러를 IM Able Foundation에 기부하여 재향군인 및 장애인을 위한 적응형 피트니스 및 웰니스 프로그램을 지원합니다. 이 기부는 2025년 6월까지 총 110만 달러의 보조금을 배포하는 재단의 광범위한 지원의 일부입니다.
이 자금은 특히 IM Able의 'Operation Lead from the Front' 이니셔티브를 지원하며, 2,500명의 재향군인 및 비재향군인 고객에게 다양한 적응형 피트니스 활동을 제공합니다. 이 프로그램은 재향군인의 민간 생활 적응을 돕고 사회적 고립과 정신 건강 문제를 해결하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 재단의 2025년 전체 자선 기여는 직원 주도 United Way 캠페인을 통해 100만 달러 이상을 포함하며, 800개 이상의 단체와 104개의 United Way 기관에 혜택을 제공합니다.
FirstEnergy Foundation (NYSE : FE) a accordé une subvention de 25 000 $ à la IM Able Foundation pour soutenir des programmes de fitness adapté et de bien-être destinés aux anciens combattants et aux personnes en situation de handicap. Ce don s'inscrit dans le cadre d'un engagement plus large de la fondation, qui distribuera 1,1 million de dollars en subventions jusqu'en juin 2025.
Le financement soutient spécifiquement l'initiative Operation Lead from the Front de IM Able, qui bénéficiera à 2 500 clients, anciens combattants et non-anciens combattants, grâce à diverses activités de fitness adapté. Le programme vise à aider les anciens combattants à la transition vers la vie civile tout en luttant contre l'isolement social et les problèmes de santé mentale. L'impact caritatif total de la fondation en 2025 comprend plus de 1 million de dollars de contributions issues de la campagne United Way menée par les employés, bénéficiant à plus de 800 organisations et 104 agences United Way.
FirstEnergy Foundation (NYSE: FE) hat der IM Able Foundation 25.000 US-Dollar zur Unterstützung adaptiver Fitness- und Wellnessprogramme für Veteranen und Menschen mit Behinderungen gespendet. Diese Spende ist Teil eines größeren Förderprogramms der Stiftung, die bis Juni 2025 insgesamt 1,1 Millionen US-Dollar an Zuschüssen verteilt.
Die Finanzierung unterstützt speziell IM Ables Initiative „Operation Lead from the Front“, die 2.500 Veteranen und Nicht-Veteranen durch verschiedene adaptive Fitnessaktivitäten betreut. Das Programm zielt darauf ab, Veteranen beim Übergang ins zivile Leben zu helfen und soziale Isolation sowie psychische Gesundheitsprobleme anzugehen. Die gesamte wohltätige Wirkung der Stiftung im Jahr 2025 umfasst über 1 Million US-Dollar an mitarbeitergetriebenen Beiträgen der United Way-Kampagne, von denen mehr als 800 Organisationen und 104 United Way-Agenturen profitieren.
- Foundation's total charitable giving reached $1.1 million through June 2025
- Program will serve 2,500 veteran and non-veteran clients
- Employee-driven United Way Campaign generated over $1 million in additional contributions
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Donation is part of over
John Hawkins, FirstEnergy
The grant supports IM Able's Operation Lead from the Front initiative, which addresses the unique needs of military veterans as they transition to civilian life, particularly those who face challenges related to social isolation, loss of purpose and mental health issues. The initiative expands adaptive and inclusive fitness programming for 2,500 veteran and non-veteran clients, offering a broad range of outdoor activities such as skiing, ropes courses, fitness competitions, adventure challenges, rock climbing, kayaking and hiking.
The funding also supports enhanced training for veterans who are new to mentoring and coaching individuals with disabilities.
Alex A. Pilkington, Chief Executive Officer, IM Able Foundation: "We are incredibly grateful to the FirstEnergy Foundation for its generous support of our Operation Lead from the Front veteran program. This
Hawkins recently joined other Met-Ed employees at IM Able's adaptive gym, touring the facility and riding a modified, hand crank-propelled cycle tailored to riders with physical disabilities. Adaptive handcycles can cost as much as
Watch a video about FirstEnergy's involvement with IM Able. Download photos of the FirstEnergy Foundation check presentation from Flickr.
About FirstEnergy Foundation
The FirstEnergy Foundation provides support to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits that serve and meet the critical needs of our customers in communities served by FirstEnergy's electric operating companies and in areas where the company conducts business.
FirstEnergy Foundation grants totaling nearly
About IM Able
The mission of the IM ABLE Foundation is to include people living with physical, cognitive and/or behavioral challenges in the benefits of being physically active by providing grants for adaptive equipment and programming opportunities inclusive of people of all abilities. The IM ABLE Foundation started providing financial grants to individuals with challenges helping them to purchase expensive adaptive equipment. When it became clear that people with disabilities were excluded from participation in traditional fitness program opportunities, IM ABLE started hosting programming for people of all abilities to achieve both physical, mental, and social health. Learn more about IM Able here.
About Met-Ed and FirstEnergy
Met-Ed serves approximately 592,000 customers within 3,300 square miles of eastern and southeastern
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving over 6 million customers in
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