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Valley Bank Strengthens Local Communities with $106,000 Investment in Education
Funding supports local educational institutions and related organizations across New Jersey and Florida, expanding access to learning and opportunity
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nFunding supports local educational institutions and related organizations across New Jersey and Florida, expanding access to learning and opportunity\n\n\n MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nValley National Bank announced it has donated more than $106,000 to eight local educational institutions and related organizations across New Jersey and Florida, reinforcing its commitment to supporting educational programs, student success, and community investment.\n\n\nValley Bank’s education-focused philanthropy is a key pillar of its Corporate Social Responsibility program, designed to expand access to learning, strengthen local institutions, and help communities thrive. The grants support a wide range of programs and engagement including classroom resources, student enrichment programs, scholarships, and district-wide educational initiatives.\n\n\n“Education is the foundation of strong, thriving communities,” commented Bernadette Mueller, Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Valley Bank. “Valley is proud to support schools and education partners who are creating meaningful opportunities for students and educators and helping to shape the next generation of leaders.”\n\n\nValley’s donations will support the following educational institutions and related organizations:\n\n\n\nFoundation at NJIT – Newark, NJ\n\n\n\nMorris Educational Foundation – Morristown, NJ\n\n\n\nRamapo College Foundation – Mahwah, NJ\n\n\n\nCARE Elementary School – Miami, FL\n\n\n\nPaterson Charter School for Science and Technology – Paterson, NJ\n\n\n\nLEAD Charter School – Newark, NJ\n\n\n\nHillsborough Educational Foundation – Hillsborough, NJ\n\n\n\nPassaic Board of Education – Passaic, NJ\n\n\n\n“We are profoundly grateful for Valley Bank’s belief in our mission and for the impact this gift will have across our district,” said Caroline Kincaid Godfrey, Executive Director of the Morris Educational Foundation. “Valley’s generosity directly fuels innovation in our classrooms, expands access to meaningful learning experiences, and opens doors for students who depend on scholarship support to pursue their dreams. Their support is more than a donation, it is an investment in possibility.”\n\n\nAbout Valley\n\n\nAs the principal subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ: VLY), Valley National Bank is a regional bank with $63 ...