The New Jersey Bankers Association announced Wednesday that its philanthropic arm, the New Jersey Bankers Charitable Foundation, will provide Rider University and Rutgers University with funds to support their veterans educational initiatives.

The $15,000 check was presented to the Rider University Veterans and Military Affairs Office and to the Rutgers University Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services.
Founded more than 116 years ago, NJ Bankers is a trade organization representing more than 75 banks and 180 service providers.