Provident Bank Employees Raise $80,000 for Local Nonprofit Organizations

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Empowering Provident’s Employees to Support Local Communities Through “We Wear Jeans for a Cause” ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank , a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, recently awarded grants to recipients of their 2025 We Wear Jeans for a Cause program, a unique employee-funded initiative that empowers team members to support nonprofit organizations. In total, the employee-funded initiative generated $80,000, which was distributed to five local non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities the bank serves, including NY, NJ, and PA. The organizations include: “The funds will enable these organizations to continue their essential work and expand the impact of their programs,” said Leonardo Ramos, First Vice President, CRA Officer, Provident Bank. “Through initiatives like We Wear Jeans for a Cause, we are able to support organizations that make a difference in our communities.” The bank extends its gratitude to all team members whose generosity and commitment strengthen the bank’s presence, support local businesses, and contribute to the growth and vitality of the communities it serves. Every contribution helps those in need and reflects a commitment to fostering meaningful, lasting assistance through active community involvement. About Provident Bank Founded in Jersey City in 1839, Provident Bank is the oldest community-focused financial institution based in New Jersey and is the wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS). With assets of $24.83 billion as of September 30, 2025, Provident Bank offers a wide range of customized financial solutions for businesses and consumers with an exceptional customer experience delivered through its convenient network of more than 140 branches across New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania, via mobile and online banking, and from its customer contact center. The bank also provides fiduciary and wealth management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company, and insurance services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Protection Plus, Inc. To learn more about Provident Bank, go to www.provident.bank or call our customer contact center at 800.448.7768. Media Contact: Keith Buscio [email protected] Vested [email protected] A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f3368c7d-1fcc-4545-bfe8-799a1653e83a

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