'A Walk in Their Shoes': FirstEnergy Foundation Grant Helps Fight Youth Homelessness in N.J.
'A Walk in Their Shoes': FirstEnergy Foundation Grant Helps Fight Youth Homelessness in N.J.
This year, the FirstEnergy Foundation played a significant role in this mission by contributing an $8,000 grant, highlighting the importance of corporate support in community initiatives. They say you never truly understand someone's challenges until you "walk a mile in their shoes." At Ocean's Harbor House, they invite you to take it a step further with a two-mile walk that embodies this sentiment.
人們說，除非你親身經歷，否則你永遠無法真正理解某人的挑戰。在海洋港口之家，他們邀請你更進一步，進行一次體現這一理念的兩英里步行。
The annual "Walk in the Shoes" event, held last month along the scenic Asbury Park boardwalk, serves not only as a community gathering but as a vital platform for raising awareness about youth homelessness and its long-lasting effects. Ocean's Harbor House, a Toms River-based non-profit, leverages this event to drive home their mission of supporting youth and young families who are in desperate need.
去年在風景如畫的阿斯伯裏公園海濱舉辦的年度"走進他人的鞋子"活動，不僅是一個社區聚會，更是一個重要的平台，用於提高對青少年無家可歸及其長期影響的意識。海洋港口之家是一個位於湯姆斯河的非營利組織，利用這一活動來實現其支持急需幫助的青少年和年輕家庭的使命。
This year, the FirstEnergy Foundation played a significant role in this mission by contributing an $8,000 grant, highlighting the importance of corporate support in community initiatives.
今年，第一能源基金會在這一使命中發揮了重要作用，貢獻了8000美元的贈款，突顯了企業支持社區項目的重要性。
"Uplifting our communities and providing opportunities to those most in need builds a brighter tomorrow," said Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy's President, New Jersey. "Programs like Ocean's Harbor House are the shining beacons that strengthen our communities and make New Jersey the great state it is."
"提升我們的社區併爲最需要幫助的人提供機會，建設更美好的明天，" 第一能源的新澤西州總裁道格·莫科德說。 "像海洋港口之家這樣的項目是強化我們社區的亮光，令新澤西州成爲偉大的州。"
Ocean's Harbor House offers a robust support system through their SHORE House supervised transitional living program (STLP), designed for homeless teens aged 16-21 who lack safe living arrangements. While participating in this program, these youth find a safe place to live and gain access to essential services like medical and mental health support, as well as educational and vocational resources.
海洋港口之家通過其SHORE之家監督過渡性居住程序（STLP）提供了強大的支持系統，旨在爲缺乏安全居住條件的16至21歲無家可歸青少年提供幫助。在參加該項目期間，這些年輕人找到一個安全的居住地點，並獲得醫療和心理健康支持，以及教育和職業資源等基本服務。
"The collaboration with the FirstEnergy Foundation has been invaluable to our efforts," said Donna Carlson, Development Associate for Ocean's Harbor House. "Their commitment to improving the quality of life in our community aligns perfectly with our mission to empower homeless youth."
"與第一能源基金會的合作對我們的努力至關重要，" 海洋港口之家發展部助理多娜·卡爾森說。 "他們致力於改善我們社區的生活質量，與我們賦權無家可歸青少年的使命完全契合。"
Since their first collaboration in 2019, the FirstEnergy Foundation has donated a total of $15,000 to support Ocean's Harbor House, showcasing a dedication to fostering long-term solutions and stability for vulnerable young people.
自2019年首次合作以來，第一能源基金會已捐贈總計15000美元以支持海洋港口之家，展示了其致力於爲脆弱的年輕人提供長期解決方案和穩定性的決心。
The support from the community during the "Walk in the Shoes" event not only raises awareness but also contributes directly to the resources available for these young individuals. As they navigate the challenges of homelessness, programs like these play a critical role in helping them build a future filled with hope and opportunity.
在「走進他人的鞋子」活動中，來自社區的支持不僅提高了人們的意識，還直接爲這些年輕人提供了可用的資源。當他們應對無家可歸的挑戰時，這類項目在幫助他們建立充滿希望和機會的未來方面發揮了至關重要的作用。
To learn more about the FirstEnergy Foundation's commitment to community development and support, visit firstenergycorp.com/community.
要了解第一能源基金會對社區發展和壓力位的承諾，請訪問 firstenergycorp.com/community。
譯文內容由第三人軟體翻譯。