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Continued From Page 28 virus , no matter how harmful . Throughout the pandemic , nonprofits have struggled to meet the significant increase in demand for their services . Our Investors Foundation responded by awarding more than $ 2.4 million in grants to more than 375 organizations that provide healthcare , food , shelter and other necessary services . These are extraordinary times , and Investors faced this adversity head-on . Our employees continue to move forward with the perseverance , kindness and generosity inherent in our core values .
Peapack-Gladstone Bank By Denise M . Pace-Sanders , SVP , Brand and Marketing ; Director , Corporate Giving Committee Chair
Very early on during the COVID‐19 crisis , Peapack-Gladstone Bank committed itself to supporting its communities , whether through participation in the Paycheck Protection Program or through support of notfor-profit organizations desperately continuing their fight to provide food and shelter for those in need . We pledged support to the Union County Economic Development Corporation to continue its disaster assistance micro-loan program for small businesses , donated to more than 10 different nonprofit organizations — including food banks and homeless shelters — and contributed to the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund to support the COVID‐19 fight throughout New Jersey . Our volunteer efforts have been restored as well , in socially distant and safe environments , including Habitat for Humanity builds and work at America ’ s Grow A Row farms . Putting clients first and supporting the community are two of our most important core principles . These defining statements solidify Peapack-Gladstone Bank ’ s commitment to doing the right thing and providing advice and a trusted relationship during an extremely difficult time . We are proud of our nearly 100-year-old heritage of standing behind local communities in times of need . Today is no different .
Provident Bank By Samantha Plotino , Executive Director , The Provident Bank Foundation
In March , after hearing from our nonprofit partners just how quickly the COVID‐19 pandemic was sweeping through their communities and affecting their operations , The Provident Bank Foundation ’ s Board of Directors committed $ 125,000 in grants to ensure that these essential organizations could continue helping the New Jersey and Pennsylvania communities served by Provident . Assisting these organizations and ensuring their staff members had the tools to
From delivering food to those who cannot leave home to wellness checks , bank donations make these activities possible .
continue operating became our main priority . Our Board of Directors knew that it was critical to support these essential local organizations that lift up our communities with valuable services and programs . Twenty-five organizations , spanning Provident Bank ’ s marketplace , each received $ 5,000 to cover expenses related to increased demand for food and essential services ; technology and infrastructure upgrades ; program delivery modification ; healthcare costs and personal protective equipment ; and general operating support . The recipients of the COVID‐19 Emergency Response Grants included hospitals and healthcare-related services , food pantries , shelters and emergency housing , senior services and behavioral health support facilities and groups .
Spencer Savings Bank By Jose B . Guerrero , Chairman , President and CEO
Since the start of the COVID‐19 pandemic , we have been fully committed to supporting our customers and community through this difficult time . We are proud to have distributed $ 400,000 to a variety of community members to help them with their pandemic relief and recovery efforts . Spencer Savings Bank donated $ 200,000 to local hospitals , nonprofits and first responders . In conjunction with the Federal Home Loan Bank of NY , we were also able to provide an additional $ 200,000 in grants to small businesses and nonprofits . In addition to this , we were also very proud to have supported the small business community with
financial relief via the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ). Our team originated more than $ 15 million in PPP loans — supporting 171 businesses and protecting more than 1,000 jobs . Spencer Savings Bank is one of New Jersey ’ s strongest community banks . It is this strength that we continue to capitalize on to help get our community through this pandemic . We are deeply committed to the individuals , families and businesses in our community and will continue to be there for them as we work through the recovery and healing process together .
TD Bank By Paige Carlson-Heim , Director , TD Charitable Foundation ; Office of Charitable and Community Giving
In response to the COVID‐19 pandemic , TD launched the Community Resilience Initiative , leveraging philanthropy , employees and business to support community resilience as our customers , colleagues and communities confronted the pandemic . Specifically , the TD Charitable Foundation directed millions of dollars to assist in the healthcare response to COVID‐19 ; support for small business enterprises and cultural institutions ; and funding to support other community organizations providing help with food , housing , rent , utilities and other basic needs . Additionally , TD employees responded to their communities ’ local needs through donations to a COVID‐19 Response
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