For Immediate Release
Janaury 27, 2014
Contact :
Cheryl B. Stowell
New Jersey Natural Gas Makes Contributions to
NJ SHARES’ Energy Assistance Program
Ewing, NJ – Recently, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) presented a generous $15,000 donation to New Jersey SHARES (NJ SHARES) to assist in their statewide Energy Assistance Program.
“In recognition of its 15 years of service, New Jersey Natural Gas is proud to support and contribute to NJ SHARES’ mission of helping neighbors in need,” said Mr. Laurence Downes, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of New Jersey Resources. “No one should have to choose between heating their home and putting food on the table, but for too many families that is a reality they are faced with every day. As a critical part of New Jersey’s energy safety net, NJ SHARES helps to ease the burden for those facing difficult times and make a difference where it is needed most. New Jersey Natural Gas shares that same commitment.”
“As we celebrate our 15th Anniversary, NJ SHARES would like to thank New Jersey Natural Gas for their generous donation and support of our mission to help our neighbors in need,” said Jim Jacob, President and CEO of NJ SHARES. “Their valued partnership and continued support help New Jersey families in need by ensuring the necessary funds are always available to help qualifying households stay safe and warm in their homes during these colder winter months.”
For more information on NJ SHARES and how you can help families in need, please visit: https://secure.njshares.org/howYouCanHelp/donationsNew.asp
PHOTO ATTACHED.
Caption: Greg Seitz, NJ SHARES Board Member and New Jersey Natural Gas representative, presents Jim Jacob, President of NJ SHARES, with a $15,000 contribution to assist in NJ SHARES’ statewide Energy Assistance Program.
About NJ SHARES:
NJ SHARES began in 1998 and was able to serve 71 households. As of July 2013, NJ SHARES has provided 177,600 households with $70.7 million in energy assistance. The NJ SHARES Client Services Call Center was established in 2005 and aids more than 150,000 households annually in enrollment services.In addition, NJ SHARES provides weatherization, conservation and efficiency information with our 300 plus partners around the state.In our efforts to reach households in our densely populated state, NJ SHARES has grown from working with 50 agencies to more than 300 agency partners. Visit www.njshares.org to learn how you can help your neighbor stay warm this season.
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