Today, NBA All-Star Jrue Holiday and his wife, two-time Olympic gold medalist Lauren Holiday, announce the recipients of the second round of grants from the Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund (JLH Fund). Last year, Jrue boldly pledged the remainder of his 2020 NBA salary as a progressive step toward combating systemic racism by creating the JLH Fund. In this second round of funding, the JLH Fund is distributing $1,000,000 in unrestricted grant funding to (25) Black-led nonprofit organizations and (25) Black-owned businesses. The primary focus cities of the 2021 grants are in the Milwaukee, New Orleans, Indianapolis, and Los Angeles areas, with priority given to organizations focused on social impact and creating a more equitable future for underserved communities.
The Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund Announce Second Round of Funding for Black Owned Businesses and Nonprofits, Providing $1,000,000 in Grant Money
