(Newark,N.J.) Sharlene Kemp has an unparalleled enthusiasm for helping at-risk youth ofEssexCounty, by volunteering over 400 hours a year with East Orange L.L. Sports (EOLLS). She recently earned a coveted award from PSEG and a grant that will help the nonprofit organization she so strongly supports.
A longtimeNewarkresident andPSEG employee, Kemp was honored by her employer for her exhaustive volunteer efforts. In addition to awarding her one of its “Recognizing Excellence in Volunteerism” Awards of Merit, the company gave EOLLS a $1,000 grant on Kemp’s behalf.
Kemp has worked for PSEG Power, a subsidiary of PSEG (Public Service Enterprise Group), for more than 12 years and has been volunteering with EOLLS since 2004. She is involved in many oftheir programs for young girls and boys, which range from tutoring and football to cheerleading and mentoring. Over 100 children fromEast Orangeand surrounding areas are enrolled each year.
