MCJ Amelior Foundation

The MCJ Amelior Foundation works to break the cycle of poverty by supporting programs that create opportunities for people to achieve economic mobility.

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Assets: $800M · Annual Giving: $40M+ · Est. 2006

Website (201) 333-3355

Funding Priorities

Money

Small BusinessEntrepreneurshipFinancial LiteracyWorkforce DevelopmentJob TrainingEconomic Opportunity(Economic Mobility)

Leadership

Michael Jesanis

board

Joan Rechnitz

executive

The Journey

32 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore3 resources

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups14 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyJobs and Services for People in NeedThe JOBS for Success Act is a federal bill that would help people who receive public assistance find and keep good jobs. It connects them with job training, childcare, rides to work, and other support so they can succeed.

PolicyEmpowering Modern WorkersThis federal bill would update work rules to better support people who work as freelancers or gig workers — like rideshare drivers or delivery workers. It gives these workers more say in how they do their jobs.

PolicyEntrepreneurial Skills Study ActThis federal bill would create a study to see how well programs that teach people business and entrepreneurship skills are actually working. The goal is to find out what helps people start their own businesses and become more independent.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating7 resources

Focus Areas

Job Training Small Business Entrepreneurship Financial Literacy Workforce Development Economic Mobility

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