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African American Fund of New Jersey

Since 1980, the African American Fund of New Jersey (AAFNJ) has touched the lives of more than 3 million people who live in New Jersey urban areas. Through private and public contributions, AAFNJ has raised more than $3.5 million for approximately 700 community-based organizations, including 16 of the 21 County Health and Human Service Agencies in the State of New Jersey.

Still, much work remains for us to improve conditions in the African American community.

 

According to the latest figures released in the 2010 U.S. Census: 

  • The official U.S. poverty rate in 2010 was 15.1 percent — up from 14.3 percent in 2009. This was the third consecutive annual increase in the poverty rate. Since 2007, the poverty rate has increased by 2.6 percentage points, from 12.5 percent to 15.1 percent.
  • Between 2009 and 2010, the U.S. poverty rate increased for non-Hispanic Whites (from 9.4 percent to 9.9 percent), for Blacks (from 25.8 percent to 27.4 percent), and for Hispanics (from 25.3 percent to 26.6 percent). 
  • In New Jersey, 9.1% of the total population lived below the poverty level from 2006-2010

These numbers are increasing every day. Your support can help us take control. Supporting the African American Fund of New Jersey is a wonderful way to help African American families and our communities.