the staff of the Ridgewood blog
FAIR LAWN NJ , Once again this year, Columbia Bank brought the spirit of the holiday season to hundreds of families in need by participating in its annual Toy Drive. The Bank collected new toys, gift cards and money from employees, which were donated to organizations throughout New Jersey in December.
“We were really happy to participate in our annual toy drive again this year. It’s an opportunity for New Jersey communities to support one another and give back after what has been particularly challenging for many families. Every toy makes a difference and we are grateful to all who donate, and thrilled to spread holiday cheer to children and local organizations in need during this special time of year”, said Thomas J. Kemly, President and CEO of Columbia Bank.
Columbia Bank partnered with the following organizations to
gift the donations:
NORTH JERSEY – Nearly $4,000 in gi8 cards, checks and cash,
and more than 400 toys were donated to:
Boys and Girls Club – 14 Hudson Street, Passaic, NJ
Department of Child ProtecLon and Permanency Morris West
Local Office – 855 Route 10 East Randolph, NJ
CENTRAL JERSEY – More than 100 toys from Columbia Bank
Employees were donated to:
Ironbound CommunityCorp Family SuccessCenters –
29-31 Cortland Street Newark, NJ
SOUTH JERSEY – More than 100 toys were donated to:
Maple Shade Toys for Tots – Maple Shade, NJ
For additional information on Columbia Bank’s comprehensive
support efforts, please visit ColumbiaBankOnline.com.
