In honor of its 150th anniversary, Manasquan Bank announced the success of its 2024 Days of Giving donation program. This year, the event shattered previous records by raising a total of $12,228.70, benefiting 10 diverse and impactful charities across Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean counties.
As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations, the Wall-based financial institution’s charitable foundation extended its support to deserving nonprofit organizations, reflecting its deep-rooted commitment to community service.
The charities that received funding are:
- Kindness Cafe on Main
- Next Steps Adult Day Program
- Sandy Hook Foundation
- Shore Saves
- Chef Lou’s Army
- Sea Change Recovery Community Organization
- The Arc, Ocean County Chapter
- Akhil Autism Foundation
- Metuchen Education Foundation
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society
During the event, patrons from throughout the region visited Manasquan Bank’s branch locations to participate in a unique coin exchange initiative. The bank matched up to 15% of each transaction total, with participants retaining their entire redemption amount. In addition, participants had the option to donate all or a portion of their counted coins or make separate monetary contributions.
“As we celebrate 150 years of serving our communities, we are extraordinarily proud of the success of this year’s Days of Giving. The generosity and support of our clients and the community have allowed us to make a significant impact on these ten remarkable organizations. Our commitment to fostering positive change and supporting those in need remains as strong as ever,” James Vaccaro, chair, CEO and president of Manasquan Bank, said.
