Valley Bank Strengthens Local Communities with $106,000 Investment in Education

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Funding supports local educational institutions and related organizations across New Jersey and Florida, expanding access to learning and opportunity

MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Valley National Bank announced it has donated more than $106,000 to eight local educational institutions and related organizations across New Jersey and Florida, reinforcing its commitment to supporting educational programs, student success, and community investment.

Valley Bank’s education-focused philanthropy is a key pillar of its Corporate Social Responsibility program, designed to expand access to learning, strengthen local institutions, and help communities thrive. The grants support a wide range of programs and engagement including classroom resources, student enrichment programs, scholarships, and district-wide educational initiatives.

“Education is the foundation of strong, thriving communities,” commented Bernadette Mueller, Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Valley Bank. “Valley is proud to support schools and education partners who are creating meaningful opportunities for students and educators and helping to shape the next generation of leaders.”

Valley’s donations will support the following educational institutions and related organizations:

• Foundation at NJIT – Newark, NJ
• Morris Educational Foundation – Morristown, NJ
• Ramapo College Foundation – Mahwah, NJ
• CARE Elementary School – Miami, FL
• Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology – Paterson, NJ
• LEAD Charter School – Newark, NJ
• Hillsborough Educational Foundation – Hillsborough, NJ
• Passaic Board of Education – Passaic, NJ

“We are profoundly grateful for Valley Bank’s belief in our mission and for the impact this gift will have across our district,” said Caroline Kincaid Godfrey, Executive Director of the Morris Educational Foundation. “Valley’s generosity directly fuels innovation in our classrooms, expands access to meaningful learning experiences, and opens doors for students who depend on scholarship support to pursue their dreams. Their support is more than a donation, it is an investment in possibility.”

About Valley

As the principal subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ: VLY), Valley National Bank is a regional bank with $63 Billion in total assets. Valley is committed to giving people and businesses the power to succeed. Valley operates many convenient branch locations and commercial banking offices across New Jersey, New York, Florida, Alabama, California, and Illinois, and is committed to providing the most convenient service, the latest innovations and an experienced and knowledgeable team dedicated to meeting customer needs. Helping communities grow and prosper is the heart of Valley’s corporate citizenship philosophy. To learn more about Valley, go to www.valley.com or call our Customer Care Center at 800-522-4100.

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