INDIANAPOLIS — Jrue Holiday and his wife, Lauren Holiday, pledged the remainder of Jrue's 2020 NBA salary to combating systemic racism on Wednesday, according to the City of Indianapolis.
The Holiday's announced on Wednesday their plans to donate up to $5 million to nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and Black-owned small businesses in the name of social justice.
The couple is seeking to support Black-led nonprofits organizations and initiatives in Indianapolis, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The organizations they seek are working to bring about equitable outcomes for Black and Brown communities, HBCU institutions of education, and help fund locally-owned Black small businesses.
"We are proud to partner with Jrue and Lauren Holiday as they work to enhance equity and opportunity for Black and Brown communities," Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said. "Indianapolis is Lauren's hometown, and her commitment to our city can have ripple effects that enhance Indianapolis neighborhoods, businesses, and organizations for years to come. It's my hope that the Holiday's generosity will inspire others, encouraging all those who consider Indianapolis home to invest in furthering economic justice for communities of color."
A total of $1 million will be given out to nonprofits in Indianapolis, according to the JLHFund.
Nonprofits and Black-owned small businesses are encouraged to apply online at jlhfund.org.
