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ARTIST EMERGENCY RESOURCES

This page provides resources to North Jersey Blues Society artists impacted by a crisis.

NJBS ARTIST EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND

  • Available to full-time  NJBS Member Bands (MB) with at least 1 year of continuous membership, current on dues, and in good standing.

  • To be available for services related to funeral expenses, theft of instruments, or essential needs (rent/mortgage, utilities, phone & internet, or transportation).

  • Requests will be awarded on a case-by-case basis but no more than 20% of the funds within the Artist Emergency Relief Fund (AERF) account up to a $500 maximum, and/or one benefit jam per MB in need request.

  • NJBS will fund the AERF through sales of the Jersey Blues Collection CD.

  • If AERF funds are depleted, a special benefit jam will be held.

  • Requests for funds will be evaluated and voted on by the Board of Directors and will require a majority vote.

  • Nominations for funds can be requested by the MB in need or anyone on behalf of that MB.

OTHER RESOURCES

State Assistance

  • General Assistance/WorkFirst NJ:  Provides monthly cash, short-term housing support, child care, job search & readiness

  • SNAP:  Food and cash assistance​

  • NJ Family Care/Medicaid:  Provides free or low-cost health insurance

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​Jazz Foundation of America (timeline 2-3 weeks)

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Blues Foundation Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund

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Entertainment Community Fund

  • Provides social services and emergency financial assistance; career planning; health care and supportive services for short and long term care (Englewood, NJ)​

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Rhythm & Blues Foundation

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Music Cares

  • Emergency basic living expenses; 800-687-4227

NJBS Artist Emergency Relief Fund Request Form

Amount Requested
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
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