Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation Awards $20,000 in Grants to Six New Jersey Nonprofits in Q1
PARSIPPANY, NJ – March 28, 2025 – Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation, Blue Foundry Bank’s foundation for supporting philanthropic efforts in New Jersey has continued working to make a difference, exemplifying what it means to give back to the community. The Foundation supports the efforts of organizations that fall under its four giving pillars: Affordable Housing, Education, Health and Human Services, and Youth Programs.
Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation has proved its commitment to the communities it serves, awarding $20,000 in grants in Q1 of 2025. The nonprofits awarded in the first quarter include:
Foundation for Sustainable Veteran Housing
Identifying, rebuilding and maintaining current veteran facilities across the country.
Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey
Strengthening and enhancing the well-being of all who call upon them by providing professional and compassionate human services to effectively meet life’s many challenges.
Providing safe housing, emotional support, life skills, and educational opportunities for youth aging out of foster care; empowering them to rise toward their greatest potential.
Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department
Preserving life and property, promoting public safety, and fostering community support through volunteerism, fundraising and collaboration.
Unlocking access to the digital world by refurbishing donated devices, teaching essential digital skills, and improving connectivity to bridge the digital divide and create opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive in the digital age.
Scouting America Patriots’ Path Council
Offering youths the opportunity to learn more about themselves in a fun and safe environment; giving them the skills they need to succeed at every stage of their lives.
“Our dedication to the New Jersey communities we serve is at the heart of these grants, ensuring local services have the resources to create a stronger, brighter future.” said James D. Nesci, President & CEO of Blue Foundry Bank and Vice President of Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation.
In addition to issuing grants, Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation supports Blue Foundry Bank’s Community Impact Program, giving their employees the opportunity to serve the neighborhoods where they live and work. In the first quarter, they collaborated with both Interfaith Food Pantry and Community Foodbank of New Jersey, organizing employee food drives and volunteering hours to package meals for those in need.
About Blue Foundry Bank and Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation Blue Foundry Bancorp is the holding company for Blue Foundry Bank, a place where things are made, purpose is formed, and ideas are crafted. Headquartered in Rutherford NJ, with presence in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties, Blue Foundry Bank is a full-service, innovative bank serving the doers, movers, and shakers in our communities. We offer individuals and businesses alike the tailored products and services they need to build their futures. With a rich history dating back more than 145 years, Blue Foundry Bank has a longstanding commitment to its customers and communities. To learn more about Blue Foundry Bank visit bluefoundrybank.com or call (888) 931-BLUE. Member FDIC.
Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation is committed to building strong communities by partnering with nonprofit organizations responsible for finding solutions to the challenges faced by our local areas, focusing on the four key pillars of affordable housing, education, health and human services, and youth programs. To learn more about Blue Foundry Charitable Foundation visit bluefoundrycharitablefoundation.org.