It’s Time for Change! Organizations across the Country are Unifying their Voices to Prevent Injuries and Violence

Nov 17, 2023

Media Release


Contact: Reta Adler, radler@jpmacares.org

DiLenny Roca, dr146@columbia.edu


(New York) The color green is often a color associated with safety, growth, and prosperity – all things we want for our communities. For the fourth year in a row, the nation’s top prevention advocates have joined forces on National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD) to bring about the changes necessary to reduce these staggering statistics through a variety of outlets including community-based programs and outreach, internal staff education, proclamations from policymakers, social media campaigns and other media campaign.


The combined strength of injury and violence prevention (IVP) organizations across the country coming together on November 18th sends a solid unified message: it’s time for change and time to shine green to raise awareness about the burden of injuries and violence, the number one killers of people 1-44 years.


JPMA Cares joins the Injury Free Coalition for Kids® and other leading injury and violence prevention (IVP) organizations, such as, the Safe States Alliance (SSA), Safe Kids Worldwide, American Trauma Society (ATS), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Be SMART — a program of Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR), Trauma Center Association of America (TCAA), I’m Safe, Giffords and Gun Owners for Safety -Giffords to empower and equip communities to make a difference. Access the full list of organizations signing onto the NIPD letter of support here.


The National Injury Prevention partners envision a nation free from injury and violence for all people. A nation that prioritizes everyone’s life and safety, no matter who they are, where they live, work, travel, and play. In addition to working to reduce the risk of injuries and violence through research-based policies and programs, NIPD calls on communities to foster resiliency and address inequities leading to injury and violence so that all people have safe and nurturing relationships, are connected to family, peers, and community, and have access to the basic resources necessary to thrive.


Barbara Barlow, MD, Professor Emerita of Surgery in Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York, Founder and Executive Director of the Injury Free Coalition for Kids® is firm in the belief that “It takes a village to create safer communities for all.” She knows that National Injury Prevention Day brings attention to the importance of working together to make communities safer for children and their families and is excited for the outcomes of the partnerships that have been evolved to focus on the shared goal of preventing injuries and violence.


NIPD celebrations will officially kick-off on Friday, November 17


Twitter/X Chat, 1 PM EST


At 1:00 p.m. EST, the public is invited to take part in a live national conversation about the country’s top injury and violence concerns on Twitter/X using the hashtag #BeInjuryFree.


On this evening, sites across the country will shine a green light at the burden of injuries and the need for prevention through scheduled lighting of iconic buildings, monuments and bridges in cities across America.  While, throughout the weekend, IVP professionals from coast to coast will lead activities and distribute injury prevention supplies in needy communities in an effort to create safer environments. To learn more about National Injury Prevention Day activities visit https://injuryfree.org/nationalinjurypreventionday/2023.


“National Injury Prevention Day provides an opportunity to shine a light on the impact of injuries and violence and the fact that most are indeed preventable. While we dedicate this particular day, it is critically important to promote injury and violence prevention 365 days a year,” Safe States Executive Director, Richard Hamburg adds.


For more information about National Injury Prevention Day or to arrange an interview in advance, please contact DiLenny Roca at dr146@columbia.edu.

06 Jun, 2023
MT. LAUREL, N.J., June 6, 2023 — JPMA Cares, a foundation committed to improving the long-term outcomes of babies and young children, presented its third annual Impact Award to Torine Creppy, president of Safe Kids Worldwide. For more than two decades, Creppy has led efforts to ensure families have access to the right products and injury prevention information regardless of income, education, or other factors. “Torine and her team at Safe Kids Worldwide work tirelessly to prevent childhood injuries, and JPMA Cares values the positive impact they’re making,” said Executive Director of JPMA Cares and JPMA Lisa Trofe. “Torine is a shining example of advocacy in action, and her work benefits one of the world’s most vulnerable populations—babies and young children.” Creppy was honored at JPMA Cares’ Benefit for Babies in Washington, D.C. last month. Event sponsors included Amazon , Safe Kids Worldwide , Breathable Baby , Association Headquarters , and ASTM International . Proceeds from JPMA Cares fundraising initiatives like the Benefit are used to advance the foundation’s mission. “As JPMA Cares secures the right resources, we partner with like-minded charities to distribute them to people and places in high need,” said Trofe. “At less than two years old, our foundation has already positively impacted more than 10,000 babies and young children. JPMA Cares extends our industry’s purpose of supporting infants, young children, and their caregivers with safe products. We plan to keep the momentum going.” To further the impact of JPMA Cares, the foundation partnered with lead donors Amazon , Chicco , Delta Children’s Products , and Regal Lager to fund and facilitate a microgrant initiative this year. From a field of 50+ applicants, JPMA Cares awarded six microgrants of $5,000 each to Mission Sleep , EveryMom Chicago , Greater D.C. Diaper Bank , Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition , Boston Children’s Hospital , and HarborCOV . “From recognizing partners like Torine Creppy at Safe Kids Worldwide to raising funds at the Benefit to distributing funds through our new microgrant program, JPMA Cares is championing the long-term success of babies and young children,” said Trofe. “We invite those who care about having a positive impact on babies to join us.” Learn more and get involved at jpmacares.org . Media Contact: Jardan Paige Brown Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association – JPMA jbrown@jpma.org 50 2 -319-0675 
24 May, 2023
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 24, 2023 – JPMA Cares, a charitable organization founded by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and supported by the broader baby and children’s products industry, is pleased to announce its newly elected Board of Directors. The JPMA Cares Board of Directors provides strategic guidance to the foundation, which contributes to the long-term success of babies and young children by reducing barriers to healthy development, ensuring fundamental needs are met, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow. The newly elected officers are as follows: Chairman: Rick Schaub , Executive Vice President, Sales, Dorel Juvenile Group Vice Chairman: Joe Shamie , President, Delta Children’s Products Treasurer: Jason Somerville , Founder and Managing Partner, Providium Group and Global Wired Advisors Jennifer Mitchell will transition to the role of Immediate Past Chair. The newly elected and re-elected directors are as follows: Mark Fellin, Chief Quality Officer, Melissa & Doug Chloe Kontos, Global Head of Product Safety and Quality for External Affairs, Amazon Steve Marton, Co-Founder & Partner, VisioCap, LLC Kelly Voelker, CEO & Founder, KVA – Communications Made Simple Luanne Whiting-Lager, Co-Founder, Regal+Lager, Inc. “JPMA Cares is grateful to have these philanthropic-minded leaders serving on the board,” said Lisa Trofe, executive director of JPMA and JPMA Cares. “Together with our partners, we will work to improve the long-term outcomes of babies and young children. At less than two years old, this foundation is still in its infancy, yet we’ve already had an impact. In 2022, JPMA Cares helped more than 10,000 children through product and monetary donations, as well as volunteer efforts. I look forward to working alongside our board to grow the impact of JPMA Cares in 2023 and beyond.” To learn more about JPMA Cares, visit jpmacares.org . About JPMA Cares JPMA Cares contributes to the long-term success of babies and young children by reducing barriers to healthy development, ensuring fundamental needs are met, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow. JPMA Cares is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, founded by JPMA (the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) and supported by the broader baby and children’s products industry. Learn more at jpmacares.org . About the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is the voice of the industry on quality and safety for baby and children’s products in North America. We work to advance the interests of manufacturers, parents, children, and the industry at large by advocating for safety through product certification programs and legislative and regulatory involvement. We support our broad and diverse membership through member-only programming and industry promotion, and we act as a comprehensive source for baby product information and education. Established in 1962, this year JPMA marks its 61st year of helping protect future generations by advancing the availability and safety of products used to care for babies and young children. Media Contact: Jardan Paige Brown Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association – JPMA jbrown@jpma.org 502-319-0675 
04 Apr, 2023
MT. LAUREL, N.J., Tuesday, April 4, 2023 — JPMA Cares is thrilled to announce the 3rd annual Benefit for Babies, to be held on Wednesday, May 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. EDT at VUE Rooftop DC atop Hotel Washington, located at 515 15th St NW Washington, D.C. 20004. The event is open to all individuals interested in supporting one of the world’s most vulnerable populations — babies and young children in need. The JPMA Cares Benefit for Babies is all about coming together for an incredible evening of fun while advancing the foundation’s mission of contributing to the long-term success of babies and young children by reducing barriers to healthy development, ensuring fundamental needs are met, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow. In 2022, JPMA Cares coordinated the donation of 22,332 products, valued at over $360,000, impacting the lives of over 10,000 children, working alongside organizations like Injury Free Coalition for Kids, Cradles to Crayons, Family Promise, and the United Nations Foundation. “As we look ahead in 2023, JPMA Cares remains committed to its mission of improving the lives of babies in need. For some, the need is products or education, but for others, it is fundamental needs like housing, food and basic medical care,” said Jennifer Mitchell, chairman of the JPMA Cares Board of Directors. “This year’s Benefit for Babies event will serve as a driving force for collaboration between the industry, parents, and advocates, laying the groundwork for future generations to have the necessary resources and support to thrive.” Attendees of the Benefit for Babies will enjoy food, drinks, music, and a silent auction with the stunning Washington, D.C. skyline at sunset as a backdrop. If you are interested in attending the event, tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/JPMACares for $250 per person. For those unable to attend in person, donations can be made online or by participating in the silent auction. JPMA Cares thanks Amazon and ASTM International for their generous sponsorship of the 2023 Benefit for Babies: If you have questions about JPMA Cares or Benefit for Babies, please visit jpmacares.org or contact JPMA Cares at jpmacares@jpmacares.org . About JPMA Cares JPMA Cares contributes to the long-term success of babies and young children by reducing barriers to healthy development, ensuring fundamental needs are met, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow. JPMA Cares is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, founded by JPMA (the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) and supported by the broader baby and children’s products industry. Learn more at https://jpmacares.org . About the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is the voice of the industry on quality and safety for baby and children’s products in North America. We work to advance the interests of manufacturers, parents, children and the industry at large by advocating for safety through product certification programs and legislative and regulatory involvement. We support our broad and diverse membership through member-only programming and industry promotion, and we act as a comprehensive source for baby product information and education. Established in 1962, this year JPMA marks its 61st year of helping protect future generations by advancing the availability and safety of products used to care for babies and young children. Contact: Jardan Brown Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association – JPMA jbrown@jpma.org 
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