Ron Jaworski's Charity Donates $20K To New Gloucester Twp. Community Garden

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A new community garden has opened in Downtown Blackwood, with the help of former NFL quarterback Ron Jaworski's foundation.

Jaws Youth Playbook collaborated with The Unforgotten Haven, a local charity, to help build gardens for locals in need. Jaworski's foundation donated $20,000 toward the endeavor.

"The Unforgotten Haven works hard to help the community by fighting against homelessness, food insecurity, and much more," Jaworski said on social media. "This garden will provide essential fresh fruits and vegetables for their community on a weekly basis!"

The new garden is located at 45 S Black Horse Pike, beside The Unforgotten Haven's facility.

Jaworski, a Medford resident, played in the NFL from 1973-89, including a decade with the Eagles (1977-86). During his Philadelphia tenure, "Jaws" led the Birds to their first Super Bowl appearance in 1981 . He later became an NFL analyst for ESPN and currently serves as CEO of Ron Jaworski Golf Management, Inc. — a South Jersey-based company that manages golf courses around the region.

Jaworski and his wife, Liz, lead the Jaws Youth Playbook foundation, which works to improve the health and wellness of at-risk youth in Greater Philadelphia.

The Unforgotten Haven, a Blackwood-based nonprofit, works to serve those less fortunate through more than 20 different projects.