PSEG Workers Volunteer 8,000 Hours for Long Island Neighbors

When Karen Mowbray volunteers at veterans' events in her Long Island community, she says the appreciation she receives is "overwhelming" and makes their day "a little better."

The Patchogue resident and PSEG Long Island dispatcher was one of nearly 900 company employees recognized last Friday on Good Samaritan Day for their volunteer work throughout 2025. Together, these workers donated more than 8,000 hours to help their neighbors where they live and work.

Through PSEG Long Island's Community Partnership Program, employees connected with dozens of nonprofit organizations throughout the year. They participated in fundraising walks and runs, organized collection drives, and supported distribution programs for food-insecure and unhoused community members.

Volunteers also helped veterans and seniors, fought disease and illness through various initiatives, provided mentoring to young people, and worked on environmental preservation projects. Mowbray typically focuses her volunteer efforts on veterans' events, where she finds the most meaningful connections.

"It's always a great experience for me when I get to interact with people in the community," she said. Other employees honored included Meghan Chambers of Massapequa, Gary DeFelice of Smithtown, Zach Elkort of New Hyde Park, and Danielle Neff of Farmingdale, who all volunteered at distribution events for veterans last fall.

The Ripple Effect

Scott Jennings, PSEG Long Island's president and chief operating officer, connected the employees' community service to the company's broader mission. PSEG Long Island holds the title of most reliable overhead electric service provider in New York State, strengthening communities through storm-hardened circuits.

But Jennings emphasized that physical infrastructure is only part of the equation. The employees' volunteerism and generosity "bolster the bonds of community" in ways that go beyond keeping the lights on.

When workers invest thousands of hours helping neighbors face challenges like food insecurity, homelessness, and health crises, they create connections that make entire communities more resilient. That warmth Mowbray feels after each volunteer event radiates outward, touching everyone involved.

On Good Samaritan Day and every day, dedication to serving people creates the kind of community strength no power line can deliver alone.