Based in Haddonfield, Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ), has awarded a fifth round of grants from its COVID-19 Response Fund.
Sixteen grants totaling $155,000 were awarded to South Jersey nonprofits meeting the needs of communities in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem Counties.
Over the past year, CFSJ has distributed more than $848,000 to more than 110 organizations negatively impacted by the pandemic and related economic downturn.
“This pandemic has created challenges for families across South Jersey, including food insecurity, housing instability, and a lack of childcare. These grants build on the Foundation’s efforts to help those on the front line provide access to these essential services and more,” said CFSJ Executive Director Andy Fraizer.
“We applaud the efforts of those who are working tirelessly to serve individuals and families.”
Since March of 2020, South Jersey residents, businesses, and philanthropists across the state have contributed more than $1,310,000 to the South Jersey COVID-19 Response Fund for the critical needs served by local nonprofit organizations. Even as vaccine availability expands and the economy slowly begins to reopen, ongoing investment is necessary.
Grant recipients in the Sun’s coverage area include:
Cherry Hill Free Clinic, whose $8,000 grant will be used to continue to provide in-person and telehealth services to residents of Camden and Burlington counties.
P.I.L.O.T. Services of Berlin, whose $10,000 grant will be used to provide in-person and remote programming to individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Camden and Atlantic counties.
For more information on how individuals or organizations can make a donation, funding priorities, and how to apply for a grant, please visit southjerseyresponsefund.org.
