The Provident Bank Foundation , which supports organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the communities served by Provident Bank, has provided Hunterdon Prevention Resources with a $2,500 community grant to support Building Better Communities at the Hunterdon County Family Success Center (FSC). Families and individuals from across the county come to the warm and cozy, home-embellished FSC. The FSC is an agent of Hunterdon Prevention Resources that provides resourceful, interactive programs in a safe, welcoming environment. Unifying Families and Strengthening Families are two programs provided by Hunterdon Prevention Resources at the FSC that focus on educating healthy relationships and lifestyles within families through group activities and learning workshops. Read More
The Provident Bank Foundation , which supports organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the communities served by Provident Bank, has provided Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties (JFS) with a $3,500 community grant to support its Senior Service Program. The funds for this program will allow older, frail adults to receive caregiver support, case management, counseling, medication management and home safety evaluations within their own homes with the help of a nurse and JFS Social Worker. The priority of this program is to reduce symptoms of depression, improve medication management, and overall satisfaction with quality of life. Read More
The Provident Bank Foundation , which supports organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the communities served by Provident Bank, has awarded the Mayo Performing Arts Center with a $10,000 grant to continue its Music Student of the Month recognition program in 2015-2016. Read More
The Provident Bank Foundation , which supports organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the communities served by Provident Bank, has provided Hunterdon Helpline, Inc. a $2,500 community grant for Literacy Services. Hunterdon Helpline is a 24-hour initial assistance call center that provides information, referrals, advocacy, education and compassionate interaction to meet the needs of the communities it serves. Hunterdon Helpline’s Literacy Services Program provides individualized instruction for adult learners whose native or second language is English. The grant will support the costs to improve the efficacy and success of adult learners by increasing staff, tutor training and program materials. Read More
The Provident Bank Foundation , which supports organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the communities served by Provident Bank, has provided Head Start Community Program of Morris County with a $3,500 grant to support its Fatherhood Initiative. This program specifically aims to educate and guide fathers and male caregivers about the skills, strategies, and roles each one should play in their child’s life and education. Read More