Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties Receives $5,000 Grant from the OceanFirst Foundation

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties (BBBS) is thrilled to share that they have received a $5,000 grant from the OceanFirst Foundation, which will help fund general operating costs and program initiatives for the nonprofit. The grant was given through the Federal Home Loan Bank of NY Small Business Recovery Grant program.

“We are incredibly grateful for OceanFirst’s ongoing support, especially through this grant,” said Donna Bennett, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties. “Thanks to this generous grant, we will be able to continue our mission and offer a variety of one-to-one mentoring programs and unique experiences for our local youth.”

“Big Brothers Big Sisters is exactly the type of nonprofit we believe deserves access to the best possible resources in our community,” shared Katherine Durante, Executive Director of the OceanFirst Foundation. “We are proud to be able to partner with them and help further their work with young people, providing them with impactful mentorship opportunities.”

About the Foundation

OceanFirst Foundation empowers organizations to think bigger, solve more problems, and make life better in the neighborhoods served by OceanFirst Bank. OceanFirst Foundation’s priorities include Health & Wellness, Housing, Improving the Quality of Life, Youth Development and Education. Since 1996, OceanFirst Foundation has awarded more than 8,000 grants totaling more than $41 million to over 900+ local charities and schools. Learn more at www.oceanfirstfdn.org.

About OceanFirst  Bank

OceanFirst Financial Corp’s subsidiary, OceanFirst Bank N.A., founded in 1902, is a $14.3 billion regional bank serving business and retail customers throughout New Jersey and the major metropolitan areas between Massachusetts and Virginia. OceanFirst Bank delivers commercial and residential financing solutions, wealth management and deposit services and is one of the largest and oldest community-based financial institutions headquartered in New Jersey.OceanFirst Financial Corp.’s press releases are available by visiting www.oceanfirst.com.

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