Jewish Funds for Justice is seeking donations to help cleanup the Gulf Coast oil spill.
More than 6,800 square miles of federal fishing areas have been shut down in the Gulf of Mexico following the April 20 explosion on a Deepwater Horizon oil rig. More than 210,000 gallons of crude oil have been spewing into the gulf each day.
The Gulf Coast fishing industry, the largest seafood producer in United States, may lose $2.5 billion, early estimates show.
“From the first report of the explosion, Jewish Funds for Justice has been in communication with our partners on the ground,” said Simon Greer, CEO and president of JFJ. “The message we’re hearing is clear: Workers and families are at risk of losing their livelihoods permanently. Jewish Funds for Justice believes we have an obligation to help the most vulnerable among us and to ensure that families have the support they need.”
To donate, visit www.jewishjustice.org.
— jta