BLACK LIVES MATTER
A Message from the Board of Directors
George Floyd’s killing underscores a pervasive, painful and unacceptable reality in American life: Black communities and communities of color continue to be subjected to social, political and educational inequality, discrimination, and outright racism systematized and institutionalized in the very fabric of our entire country.
These inequities impact all facets of American life. The COVID-19 pandemic has both exposed anew and further exacerbated that impact.
From the outset, NJPRF has been committed to seeking and prioritizing every opportunity to use its influence and dollars to reduce the impact of the pandemic on the most vulnerable.
Our stated mission is: New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund exists to meet four critical challenges of our state in the face of the COVID-19 crisis: stop the spread, support the healthcare community, provide help for the vulnerable, and rebuild our communities.
Each of these critical challenges disproportionately impact Black communities, communities of color, and low-income communities. Dismantling institutional and systemic racism is central to COVID rebuilding efforts. Racial disparities in education, in economic opportunities, in housing, in access to quality healthcare, and most significantly, in public safety practices, undermine the NJPRF mission.
Taking an equity lens to our investments is not just fair, it is the smartest investment we can make in rebuilding a future that can serve all New Jerseyans.
We feel the greatest appreciation for all who have joined our work to repair and rebuild our most vulnerable communities struggling under the weight of COVID. We invite all others compelled to make New Jersey a transformational leader in equitable and fair recovery, and healing to join with us on the long, but urgently needed hard work ahead.
A MESSAGE FROM NEW JERSEY FIRST LADY TAMMY MURPHY
Welcome and thank you.
By visiting our site, you are showing care and concern for your neighbors in distress; those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
How long will this last? We don’t know, but we do know that by banding together we can make the days ahead a bit easier. We have established New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund to collect donations and distribute funds. One hundred percent of donations received online by NJPRF will be used to fight the medical, social, and economic impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey’s most vulnerable, supporting organizations that provide essential services and aiding those on the front line of the pandemic.
NJPRF is proud to be hosted by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, which has been serving the needs of New Jersey non-profits and philanthropists for more than 40 years. Please join this effort by donating.
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Own a piece of NJ Rock & Roll history with Bruce’s release of his live 1981 performance at the Brendan Byrne Arena
Nearly 30 years ago Bruce Springsteen returned from a European tour to open the Brendan Byrne Arena with a six-night run. On the final night, their performance was captured on a live album and now you can own that piece of New Jersey rock & roll history. When you purchase your downloadable copy of this epic performance you are also helping New Jersey’s fight against COVID-19. All net profits go directly to the NJPRF. It just doesn’t get more Jersey than that.
LET’S BAND TOGETHER!
OUR MISSION
New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund will raise funds and organize and coordinate resources to fight the medical, social and economic impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey’s most vulnerable.
DONATE TODAY
This virus will not rest and neither can we. Donate now to help us help New Jersey.
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