The New York Jets football organization again partnered with the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to convey important messages regarding health, safety, education, and voter awareness.  The public service announcements, which will air on Radio New York (91.5 FM), Radio NYC and possibly other networks, feature Jets players James Dearth, D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Nick Mangold, Brandon Moore, Kerry Rhodes, Brad Smith, Chansi Stuckey and Wallace Wright.  For many of the players, it was their second time volunteering to share their voices for this City outreach effort.

“The 311 system has made it possible for millions of New Yorkers to navigate the municipal landscape and get quick action on their questions or concerns,” said New York Jets Senior Vice President of Business Operations, Matt Higgins. “Our players are proud to lend their voices to 311 and radio by providing public service announcements.”

“Not only are each of these players role models on the field but by lending their voices for important PSAs they are providing a great service to our community and our city,” said Mayor’s Fund President Megan Sheekey. “We are grateful to the New York Jets for once again helping to get the word out about important issues and public services.”

“Being asked to participate in this program again this year was an honor,” said Jets left tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson. “Through these messages about very important topics I hope that we are helping to change the lives of many New York City residents.”

The PSAs will soon air on the official radio station of the City of New York, Radio New York (FM 91.5), that features a variety of programs for the City’s diverse communities and on Radio NYC, the on-hold public announcement system available on over 25,000 City phones and on 311 hold lines.  Placement is also being sought on additional citywide radio stations to reach an even wider audience.  

New York Jets take great pride in playing an active role in making a year-round commitment to our community. Programs funded by the New York Jets Foundation touch the lives of countless young men and women in the tri-state area. Realogy Corporation, a premier global provider of real estate and relocation services, and its subsidiary company Burgdorff Realtors ERA are title sponsors for all of the Jets' community relations programs. Over the past eight years, the Jets and their charitable foundation have donated or contributed more than $8 million to promote youth health, fitness and education, particularly in disadvantaged communities. From fighting childhood obesity through the Generation Jets: Be Lean & Green initiative to launching a football team in a Harlem high school, urging students to eat right and move more, and supporting the efforts of the Alliance for Lupus Research, the New York Jets invest in programs that make a difference in the lives of others. In addition to the Jets Foundation, which supports our own extensive youth initiatives, the Jets partner with numerous established charitable organizations and participate in causes sponsored by the NFL.

The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City is the umbrella not-for-profit organization of the City of New York. The Mayor’s Fund is dedicated to creating partnerships between the City and the private sector in an effort to strengthen public programs. The Fund relies on individuals, foundations, and corporations to support innovative projects in areas including the arts, parks, education, and health.

To listen to the PSAs featuring Jets players visit www.nyc.gov/fund.