FRC Celebrates Anniversary
And Offers Grants
By Roman Martyniuk, NJDMAVA/PA
The New Jersey State Family Readiness Council
(NJSFRC), which celebrated its first anniversary
in March, is comprised of more than 20 members
representing a cross section of New Jersey spanning
the corporate, business and employer community;
veterans and service organizations and private
citizens. The NJSFRC has raised more than
$100,000 dollars to benefit family programs. The
Council sponsored the very successful Family Day
at Sea Girt and has supported each of the Salute the
Troops/Welcome Home events for deploying/
returning New Jersey Guard units.
The Council has established a new Family
Readiness Grant Program that will provide both
Family and Business Grant opportunities to deserving
National Guard families adversely impacted by
deployment. According to Linda Rieth, Council Cochair, “ This
is another very important way we can
show our support both for our troops and the families
who have had to shoulder additional burdens as a
result of mobilizations and extended deployments.”
Eligibility criteria includes unforeseen emergencies,
financial hardships and quality of life issues. Business
grants are up to $5,000 and family grants $2,500. Those interested
should contact their local
Family Assistance through the hotline at 1-888-859-0352.
Additional information is on the Council’s
website at: help@njguardsfamilies.com |