Three Fundraisers from Sam a.m., Rita and Joe's, and Monty Hall

There are three great fundraisers happening in Jersey City over the next few days, all involving great food so seize the opportunity to eat well and help raise money for some very worth causes.

Rita and Joe's,142 Broadway, is donating 20% of every check subtotal on Tuesday-Thursday this week and next week to the Dante Alighieri Society of New Jersey to benefit the recent earthquake victims in Italy. They are also donating 100% of the proceeds from select wines on their menu.

Sam a.m is hosting a special event this Thursday, 9/8. Instead of the supper club, they'll be hosting "I'll Stand Bayou", a fundraiser and community dinner in the style of a Southern BBQ cocktail party benefiting victims of the August flooding in the Baton Rouge area. The suggested donation is $60/person, cash or check, and the menu will include bayou-inspired favorites like crawfish cornbread, creole braised corn, bayou baked chicken, and voodoo brownies. There is no formal seating, but reservations are required and can be made by emailing events@sam-am.com

Artwork by event organizers, from TicketFly

This Friday, join The Funhouse at Monty Hall, 43 Montgomery Street, for their "Party for Peace", raising money for the Jersey City Anti-Violence Coalition Movement (JCACM), a local organization dedicated to eliminating violence through community outreach. The party will feature live music from local musicians Crazy & The Brains, OWL, and Overlake; an art show with pieces donated by artists from NJ and NY, and guest speakers former Governor Jim McGreevey and JCACM Executive Director Pamela Johnson. There will also be food from 7-9m from Union Republic Chef Ryan Patrick Ahern. Tickets can be purchased here.