Thank you for supporting New Jersey small businesses by making a generous donation to the New Jersey 30 Day Fund.

Chris and I launched the NJ 30 Day Fund because we know small businesses and the hardworking New Jerseyans who own and operate them need help. Modeled after a successful effort in Virginia, the NJ 30 Day Fund provides $3,000 forgivable loans to small businesses fighting to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and of countless local communities across our state. Together they employ more people than all of the big corporations combined. During Superstorm Sandy, we saw firsthand just how important it was to bring these businesses back from near disaster, many of them came back stronger than ever.

Prior to the COVID-19, there were over 860,000 small businesses operating in New Jersey. In 2019, these small businesses were responsible for employing 1.8 million people — almost half of New Jersey’s private-sector workforce.

We have always believed that the best way to lead is by example, which is why we launched the fund with a $100,000 personal donation. Since starting the fund in early June, hundreds of people have donated, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for New Jerseyans who need a helping hand during these trying times.

The NJ 30 Day Fund has now awarded loans to more than 100 small businesses, spanning many different industries - from salons and restaurants to dentist offices and pet services - and our work isn’t over.

We could not do this without you and our tremendous support team of more than 50 undergraduate, business, and law school students from Seton Hall and other universities who are vetting all the applicants.

Our website, www.nj30dayfund.com is live and accepting applications.

We are in this together and we will make it through together.

Thank you again for your support!

Thank you for your generous donation to the NJ 30 Day Fund.

Our Fund, modeled after a Virginia 30 Day Fund, was set up to provide $3,000 forgivable loans to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris and I are seeding the fund with a $100,000 donation.

Businesses will complete a one-page application and submit a video of their enterprise and receive a decision within three days. If the business is able to repay the loan, we will pay it forward to another deserving proprietor. If they are unable to repay, the loan is forgiven. We will operate exclusively with volunteer assistance. More than 50 undergraduate, business and law school students from Seton Hall and other universities will be vetting all the applicants.

There are over 860,000 small businesses that thrived in NJ prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, these small businesses were responsible for employing 1.8 million people — almost half of New Jersey’s private-sector workforce. We know the need is great and anticipate overwhelming interest.

Our website, https://nj30dayfund.com/ is live and ready to accept applications. We hope our efforts will go a long way to restoring a way of life that we have all grown to treasure in towns all over New Jersey. The 30 Day Fund is a designated IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. Contributions to the NJ 30 Day Fund are tax-deductible. Your donation will go directly toward helping save as many jobs as possible in New Jersey.

We will continue to keep you updated on our progress and welcome any suggestions you have for a successful endeavor. Thanks again for your support!

Sincerely,

Mary Pat and Chris Christie