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COVID-19 Briefing #2 (4.8.20) – Relief Funds

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Gathering Ground’s Statewide Conversations — COVID-19 Response

Call #2 – April 8, 2020

Topics: NJCC’s Garden State Relief Fund & NJ’s Philanthropic Response

Guest speaker #1: Joe Palazzolo, Program Director, Education & Early Care – New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC)

Guest speaker #2: Craig Weinrich, Director of Member Services – Council of New Jersey Grantmakers

Resources shared by speakers and participants during the call include:

  • NJ Technical Assistance & Pro bono (free) Support in applying for funding & managing remote work
  • Funding Sources
  • Resources for Nonprofits Serving Individuals with Disabilities
  • Helping Frontline Workers
  • State & National Resources
 
Download the full summary and resources links here.
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– Jaime L. Angelini, MA, DRCC, AMTP, Statewide Director of Disaster Services and Special Projects at the Mental Health Association