Vote now: NRG announced the latest 3 nonprofits up for $50,000

Energy supply company NRG is at it again.

Public voting competition NRG Gives pits three local nonprofits against each other to win tens of thousands of dollars. This round, the competitors — selected by NRG employees — are vying for $50,000:

• Little Smiles — Kennett Square-based, volunteer-driven nonprofit that helps healthcare staffers cheer up hospitalized kids
• Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society — Philly’s largest no-kill shelter system
• The Seeing Eye —Morristown, NJ-based nonprofit that trains pups to be seeing-eye dogs

Second and third place will win $10,000 and $5,000, respectively. Voting is only open through Monday, Oct. 22, so get to it (but only once per day, per device). The winner will be announced on Oct. 24.

“NRG Gives is one of the best parts of our work at NRG and has generated great participation and excitement in this region,” said Mike Starck, VP and GM of NRG Retail East division, in a press release. “NRG Gives provides employees the opportunity to directly impact nonprofits where they live and work and allows our customers and the public a say in where we invest in this community.”

Once this round’s funds have been distributed, the program will have donated $440,000 to 14 regional nonprofits in the past two years.

The competition’s most recent winner was Red Paw Emergency Relief Team, led by occasional Generocity essayist Jen Leary, who helped launch this round on Monday. Red Paw received $100,000 in May.

So honored to help kick-off this round of #NRGGives & tell @RedPawRelief‘s story. @pickNRG is a great partner to us & local community orgs like the three amazing nonprofits who are looking for your votes this time around!
➡️ https://t.co/JgqBaMuy5x pic.twitter.com/q7UAHjpagU

— Jen Leary MSC 🏳️‍🌈 (@learyjen) October 15, 2018

Haven’t yet scratched the voting itch? Consider two more opportunities to share your opinion on who’s best:

• Aetna’s Voices of Health contest is highlighting orgs addressing the social determinants of health in the communities they serve. Pick between 10 local nonprofits to win up to $20,000 by Nov. 9.
• Pennsylvania is electing a governor, lieutenant governor, one senator and more on Nov. 6. Do your civic duty and get out there, you All-American champ.

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Update: The winner of this round of NRG Gives is Little Smiles.

Congratulations @littlesmilespa on receiving the top award of $50,000 from #NRGGives. Thank you for the amazing work you do for kids in our region. pic.twitter.com/CnXoALIPQL

— Mike Starck (@MikeStarck) October 24, 2018