A group of Lakeland associates joined the celebration ceremony to receive the award. Pictured left to right is Roxanne Camejo, Alethea Batts, Jenifer Thoma, Anthony Russo (CIANJ), Diane Taylor and Ken Bostwick.
Oak Ridge, N.J., June 9, 2023 – Lakeland Bank was honored by The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine for awarding a $20,000 Community Impact Grant to St. Joseph’s Health Foundation to help expand pediatric dentistry services at the hospital that supports underserved children living in Paterson, New Jersey.
“We are so proud to be named a ‘Champion of Good Works’ recipient for supporting St. Joseph’s Health Foundation and their program that provides access to professional oral care for some of the most vulnerable children and families in the Paterson community,” said Thomas Shara, Lakeland Bank President and CEO.
Lakeland Bank was recognized by CIANJ in the “Helping Children” category for its support of dentistry services for underserved children. This grant is one of many awarded by Lakeland Bank, which contributed over $1,500,000 to various organizations throughout New Jersey in 2022, including more than $200,000 in Community Impact Grants.
“Congratulations to all our winners for going above and beyond in giving back to their communities and for the crucial work they do,” said Anthony Russo, President of CIANJ. “We are always happy to host this awards ceremony every year, acknowledging the good works of our companies and the real difference they make.”
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 has been offering business and retail banking products and services for over 50 years. 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.
About CIANJ
The mission of CIANJ is to be the leader in free enterprise advocacy for the purpose of fostering, through education, legislative vigilance, and membership interaction, an economic climate that enhances business potential and makes New Jersey a better state in which to live, work, and conduct business. Over time, CIANJ has learned how the real value of a business association is found in the relationships built and the resources shared. CIANJ’s forums and business councils are arenas that bring together the brightest minds across professional disciplines in the key areas that affect every business in the state. From finance and healthcare to human resources and the environment, there is always something to learn – or something to share — in our association.