Community impact starts with people who choose to show up — to mentor, to listen, to build, and to give their time to others. Across Washington, D.C. and Maryland, Pepco team members are making that choice every day, strengthening neighborhoods and empowering future generations through acts of service. 

This year, we’re proud to recognize three colleagues who exemplify that commitment: Jason Monroy, Kevin Pointer, and Girum Worku. They were honored as 2025 Exelon Foundation Employee Volunteer Award recipients, the company’s highest recognition for volunteerism. 

Each award includes a $5,000 grant to support the nonprofit organizations they champion, amplifying the impact of their service and helping these groups continue their vital work in our communities. 

• Jason Monroy 

DC SCORES 

Jason has dedicated his time to DC SCORES, an organization that inspires thousands of students in the District through soccer, poetry, and service learning.
As a member of the Advisory Council, Jason helps organize major events like Poetry Slam and Jamboree, while also rallying fellow Pepco peers to volunteer alongside him. His leadership has played a key role in supporting Raymond Elementary School’s program, giving students the chance to build confidence, find their voices, and celebrate their communities on and off the field. 

• Kevin Pointer 

Open Door Abuse Awareness & Prevention (ODAAP) 

Kevin volunteers with ODAAP’s trauma-informed football camp, which supports youth in Philadelphia, Delaware County, and Wilmington. He spends his time overnight at camp — serving meals, mentoring young men, and simply being there to listen. For many campers, Kevin has become a positive male role model at a crucial time in their lives. His steady presence helps ODAAP expand its reach and build resilience among the youth it serves. 

• Girum Worku 

Southern Maryland Youth Organization (SMYO) 

For more than 50 years, SMYO has been a fixture in Charles County, creating opportunities for local youth to thrive. Girum plays a big part in that legacy as a volunteer soccer coach, logging more than 70 hours last season with boys’ and girls’ teams ages 8 to 11. 

Through his coaching, Girum helps kids build teamwork, discipline, and confidence. His players often end the season asking when the next one begins, a true reflection of the joy and mentorship he brings to the field.