Oak Ridge, N.J. – September 20, 2022 – Earlier this summer, Lakeland Bank was proud to host local non-profit, the Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC), for a night of NJ Jackals baseball at the historic Yogi Berra Stadium in Little Falls, NJ.
As a long-time sponsor of the Frontier League team, Lakeland was pleased to close out the 2022 season by recognizing a local organization who shares our commitment to community and who works day in and day out to give back to local residents. The Ironbound Community Corporation located in Newark has been serving its community since 1969, coincidentally the same year Lakeland Bank was founded, and works tirelessly to engage and empower individuals, families, and groups in realizing their aspirations and, together, work to create a just, vibrant and sustainable community. Their contributions to the residents of Newark over the years are countless. Reaching 3,000 families annually, the ICC’s wide range of services cater to both youth and seniors residing in the Ironbound community.
Lakeland Bank happily welcomed ICC youths and their family members to enjoy the game, ballpark snacks and a special visit from mascot Jack the Jackal. Hazel Applewhite, Executive Director for the ICC, threw out the first pitch to kick off the evening and during the game Lakeland associates Roxanne Camejo, SVP, Community Development Officer, Lana Molina, VP, Community Outreach Liaison, and Perry Lighty, AVP, Branch Manager, presented a $2,000 donation to the ICC to help support their ongoing community efforts.
Unfortunately, the Jackals didn’t walk away with the win at the end of the night, but for Lakeland and the ICC, there were smiles all around.
About Lakeland Bank
Lakeland Bank is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:LBAI), which has over $10 billion in total assets. With an extensive branch network and commercial lending centers throughout New Jersey and Highland Mills, N.Y., the Bank offers business and retail banking products and services. Business services include commercial loans and lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, loans for healthcare services, asset-based lending, equipment financing, small business loans and lines, and cash management services. Consumer services include online and mobile banking, home equity loans and lines, mortgage options and wealth management solutions. Lakeland is proud to be recognized as New Jersey's #1 Best-In-State Bank by Forbes and Statista, named a Best Bank To Work For by American Banker and Best Companies Group, rated a 5-Star Bank by Bauer Financial and named one of New Jersey’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies by NJBIZ. Visit LakelandBank.com for more information.