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Oritani Bank Donates to Volunteer Center of Bergen County, Inc.’s Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program Local children and adults get much-needed donations
Staff members from Oritani Bank, headquartered in the Township of Washington, recently provided more than $2,800 worth of gifts, including two bicycles, to the Volunteer Center of Bergen County’s Adopt-A-Family holiday program. In addition to gifts, a $1,000 donation from the OritaniBank Charitable Foundation was used for last minute gift cards to ensure everyone was able to receive a little extra cheer.
“We are so proud that our staff members from all branches and departments have continued to participate in the Volunteer Center of Bergen County’s Adopt-A-Family holiday program,” said Kevin J. Lynch, President of the OritaniBank Charitable Foundation and Chairman, President and CEO of Oritani Bank. “As a community bank, we are thrilled that we were able to help and spread holiday cheer with those who need it the most.”
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Staff members also delivered the gifts to three of the agencies participating in the Volunteer Center’s program throughout Bergen and Passaic counties. Each agency hosted a party for the recipients to distribute the gifts.
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About OritaniBank Charitable Foundation:
Oritani Bank established the OritaniBank Charitable Foundation in 2007 to assist not-for-profit organizations that help to improve the quality of life for area residents, especially those members of its communities most in need. Since its inception, the Foundation has donated more than $4 million to local charitable organizations, primarily in support of education, health and human services, youth programs and affordable housing.
About Oritani Bank:
Oritani Bank is a 103-year-old community bank with over $2.8 billion in assets, based in the Township of Washington, New Jersey. Oritani Bank is a publicly held company trading on the NASDAQ with the trading symbol “ORIT.” Oritani Bank offers a full line of deposit and loan services to both retail and commercial customers. For more information, call 888-ORITANI, or visit its website, www.oritani.com.
About Volunteer Center of Bergen County, Inc.:
Founded by the Junior League in 1966, the Volunteer Center of Bergen County strengthens the community by connecting people with opportunities to serve, operating model direct service volunteer programs, building capacity for effective volunteering, and participating in strategic partnerships that meet community needs. Please visit the Web site http://www.bergenvolunteers.org/ for more information.
