WEST TRENTON, NJ – September 14, 2020 – NJM Insurance Group, a leading property and casualty insurer in the Mid-Atlantic region, has committed $50,000 to the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund’s  Trenton Wi-Fi Initiative. The program will provide wi-fi hot spots for Trenton K-12 students engaged in online learning.

“With many school districts utilizing remote learning, it is critical to equip students and their families with the resources they need to succeed,” said Mitch Livingston, NJM President and CEO. “As part of NJM’s commitment to support the communities we are privileged to serve, we are proud to contribute to the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund and this vitally important initiative.”

According to the New Jersey Department of Education, an estimated 231,000 devices, including hardware and connectivity devices, are needed to bridge the digital divide in the state. The need to address the digital divide is even more critical in urban areas like Trenton, where more than 1,200 students lack internet service. NJM’s funding will help cover the cost of 1,200 Wi-Fi hot spots and internet service for one year.

“COVID-19 magnified the challenge of ensuring that all students have access to technology across the country and in Trenton, where NJM was founded,” said Livingston.  “Our goal in supporting this initiative is to help our youth reach their academic potential.”

Earlier this year, NJM announced a $400,000 commitment targeting non-profits, including the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, to assist families, businesses, and communities impacted by the pandemic. More information about NJM’s response to the pandemic is available at njm.com/covid.

About NJM Insurance Group

Founded in 1913, NJM is a leading property casualty insurer in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Company offers workers' compensation, auto, homeowners, renters and umbrella coverage in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. One of NJM's core values is to support the communities it's privileged to serve, a value exercised through year-round employee volunteer efforts at local non-profits and a formal corporate giving and engagement program. Headquartered in West Trenton, NJ, NJM employs nearly 2,500 workers and operates in a mutual fashion for the exclusive benefit of its customers. For more information, visit njm.com.