Provident Bank, a New Jersey-based financial institution, announced today that it has awarded $83,000 in grants to ten local non-profit organizations through its Community Development Partnership Program. The grants will advance financial literacy education, affordable housing, homeownership and help meet the credit needs of the communities served.
Combined, the recipients of these major grants received a total of $83,000. The local non-profit organizations include:
- Central Jersey Housing Resource Center: Supports households facing challenges by helping them find safe, affordable housing that meets their needs.
- Clinton Hill Community Action: Partners with residents to revitalize the Clinton Hill neighborhood and ensure that development is equitable and just.
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark: Builds affordable housing for families with low to moderate incomes through new construction, home rehabilitation and neighborhood revitalization.
- Housing & Community Development Network of New Jersey: Dedicated to advancing economic justice, empowering low-income communities and fostering inclusive participation in public policy.
- Housing Partnership: Creates lasting and responsible homeownership through education and financial coaching.
- Ironbound Community Corporation: Engages and empowers individuals, families, and groups to achieve their aspirations and collaboratively build a community.
- New Jersey Community Capital: Creating communities through strategic investments and knowledge.
- NORWESCAP: Strengthens communities by creating opportunities that improve the lives of low-income individuals and families.
- Urban League of Essex County: Empowering African Americans and disadvantaged residents to achieve social and economic self-sufficiency through programs in education, employment, housing and economic development that transform lives and communities.
- Urban League of Union County: Assists the community in achieving social and economic equality by providing resources and support services.
“This year we’re able to support more organizations with a larger investment, and that reflects how much need and opportunity there is across our communities,” Roxanne Camejo, senior vice president, community development officer at Provident Bank, said. “These partners are delivering real results in housing, education and financial empowerment, and we’re proud to stand alongside them.”
