CommUNITYFirst Day 2024, Held on September 24th, Benefits Thousands
OceanFirst Bank N.A., a subsidiary of OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:OCFC), held its third annual CommUNITYFirst Day on September 24th, 2024. Over 700 employees volunteered 3,000 hours at more than 75 nonprofit organizations across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts. The event involved closing all branch locations and loan offices for the afternoon to enable employee participation.
Volunteers, known as WaveMakers, assisted organizations focusing on housing, food insecurity, environment, future generations, inclusive communities, economic empowerment, health and wellness, and arts and culture. Since its inception in 2021, OceanFirst employees have contributed nearly 9,000 volunteer hours through CommUNITYFirst Day. The event is coordinated in collaboration with OceanFirst Foundation, which aims to empower nonprofits in the bank's service areas.
OceanFirst Bank N.A., una sussidiaria di OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:OCFC), ha organizzato il suo terzo annuale CommUNITYFirst Day il 24 settembre 2024. Oltre 700 dipendenti hanno svolto 3.000 ore di volontariato in più di 75 organizzazioni nonprofit nel New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York e Massachusetts. L'evento ha comportato la chiusura di tutte le filiali e uffici prestiti nel pomeriggio per consentire la partecipazione dei dipendenti.
I volontari, noti come WaveMakers, hanno assistito alle organizzazioni focalizzate su alloggio, insicurezza alimentare, ambiente, generazioni future, comunità inclusive, empowerment economico, salute e benessere, e arti e cultura. Dalla sua nascita nel 2021, i dipendenti di OceanFirst hanno contribuito con quasi 9.000 ore di volontariato attraverso il CommUNITYFirst Day. L'evento è coordinato in collaborazione con OceanFirst Foundation, che mira a sostenere le nonprofit nelle aree servite dalla banca.
OceanFirst Bank N.A., una subsidiaria de OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:OCFC), celebró su tercer CommUNITYFirst Day anual el 24 de septiembre de 2024. Más de 700 empleados ofrecieron 3,000 horas de voluntariado en más de 75 organizaciones sin fines de lucro en Nueva Jersey, Pennsylvania, Nueva York y Massachusetts. El evento involucró el cierre de todas las sucursales y oficinas de préstamos por la tarde para permitir la participación de los empleados.
Los voluntarios, conocidos como WaveMakers, asistieron a organizaciones que se enfocan en vivienda, inseguridad alimentaria, medio ambiente, futuras generaciones, comunidades inclusivas, empoderamiento económico, salud y bienestar, y artes y cultura. Desde su inicio en 2021, los empleados de OceanFirst han contribuido con casi 9,000 horas de voluntariado a través del CommUNITYFirst Day. El evento se coordina en colaboración con OceanFirst Foundation, que tiene como objetivo empoderar a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro en las áreas de servicio del banco.
OceanFirst Bank N.A.는 OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:OCFC)의 자회사로서 2024년 9월 24일 세 번째 연례 CommUNITYFirst Day를 개최했습니다. 700명 이상의 직원들이 3,000시간을 자원봉사했으며, 뉴저지, 펜실베니아, 뉴욕, 매사추세츠의 75개 이상의 비영리 단체에서 활동했습니다. 이 행사로 인해 직원들의 참여를 위해 모든 지점과 대출 사무소가 오후에 폐쇄되었습니다.
WaveMakers로 알려진 자원봉사자들은 주택, 식량 불안정, 환경, 미래 세대, 포용적인 커뮤니티, 경제적 권한 부여, 건강 및 웰빙, 예술 및 문화에 중점을 둔 조직을 지원했습니다. 2021년에 시작된 이후 OceanFirst 직원들은 CommUNITYFirst Day를 통해 거의 9,000시간의 자원봉사 시간을 기여했습니다. 이 행사는 은행의 서비스 지역에 있는 비영리 단체를 지원하는 OceanFirst Foundation과 협력하여 조정됩니다.
OceanFirst Bank N.A., une filiale d'OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:OCFC), a organisé son troisième CommUNITYFirst Day annuel le 24 septembre 2024. Plus de 700 employés ont offert 3 000 heures de bénévolat au sein de plus de 75 organisations à but non lucratif dans le New Jersey, la Pennsylvanie, New York et le Massachusetts. L'événement a entraîné la fermeture de toutes les agences et bureaux de prêts l'après-midi pour permettre la participation des employés.
Les volontaires, appelés WaveMakers, ont aidé des organisations axées sur le logement, l'insécurité alimentaire, l'environnement, les générations futures, les communautés inclusives, l'autonomisation économique, la santé et le bien-être, ainsi que les arts et la culture. Depuis sa création en 2021, les employés d'OceanFirst ont contribué à près de 9 000 heures de bénévolat lors du CommUNITYFirst Day. L'événement est coordonné en collaboration avec la OceanFirst Foundation, qui vise à soutenir les organisations à but non lucratif dans les zones de service de la banque.
Die OceanFirst Bank N.A., eine Tochtergesellschaft der OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:OCFC), veranstaltete am 24. September 2024 ihren dritten jährlichen CommUNITYFirst Day. Mehr als 700 Mitarbeiter engagierten sich mit 3.000 Stunden in über 75 gemeinnützigen Organisationen in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York und Massachusetts. Im Rahmen der Veranstaltung wurden alle Filialen und Kreditbüros am Nachmittag geschlossen, um die Teilnahme der Mitarbeiter zu ermöglichen.
Die als WaveMakers bekannten Freiwilligen unterstützten Organisationen, die sich auf Themen wie Wohnraum, Ernährungssicherheit, Umwelt, zukünftige Generationen, inklusive Gemeinschaften, wirtschaftliche Eigenverantwortung, Gesundheit und Wellness sowie Kunst und Kultur konzentrierten. Seit der Einführung im Jahr 2021 haben die Mitarbeiter von OceanFirst fast 9.000 Stunden Freiwilligenarbeit während des CommUNITYFirst Day geleistet. Die Veranstaltung wird in Zusammenarbeit mit der OceanFirst Foundation koordiniert, die es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht hat, gemeinnützige Organisationen in den Dienstgebieten der Bank zu unterstützen.
- Over 700 employees volunteered 3,000 hours, demonstrating strong community engagement
- Collaboration with 75+ nonprofit organizations across four states, expanding the bank's community impact
- Annual tradition since 2021, showing consistent commitment to corporate social responsibility
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700+ OceanFirst Bank Employees Volunteer 3,000 Hours at Nonprofit Organizations in Four States
RED BANK, N.J., Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OceanFirst Bank N.A. (“OceanFirst” or the “Bank”), a subsidiary of OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:OCFC), held its third annual CommUNITYFirst Day on September 24th, 2024, providing volunteer assistance to community organizations across the Bank’s market area. All OceanFirst branch locations and loan offices were closed on the afternoon of September 24th to enable employees to volunteer at local nonprofit organizations, with more than 700 team members joining in the effort.
More than 75 nonprofit organizations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts requested OceanFirst employees, known as WaveMakers, to help complete a variety of projects that will assist people and neighborhoods with the greatest needs. The nonprofit organizations focus on providing housing, alleviating food insecurity, protecting the environment, aiding future generations, building inclusive communities, fostering economic empowerment, improving health and wellness, and promoting arts and culture.
“CommUNITYFirst Day began in 2021 and has become an annual tradition at OceanFirst. It is a great opportunity for the Bank to extend a helping hand to our neighbors in the communities where our employees live and work,” said Joe Lebel, OceanFirst Bank President and Chief Operating Officer. “With more than 700 employees participating in CommUNITYFirst Day 2024, we were proud to assist our nonprofit partners and the people they serve.”
Meals on Wheels of Ocean County (“Meals on Wheels”) was one of the more than 75 nonprofit organizations that hosted OceanFirst employees for CommUNITYFirst Day 2024. According to Heather deJong, Community Relations Specialist at Meals on Wheels, “Meals on Wheels of Ocean County is so appreciative of the army of volunteers we had during CommUNITYFirst Day. We deliver 1,000 meals each day, Monday thru Friday, to our homebound and food insecure seniors and OceanFirst’s volunteers saved our kitchen staff a day’s worth of work by prepping and putting the cold components of our meal into 1,000 grab-and-go bags that our drivers will now deliver along with the hot entrée and sides tomorrow.”
Since CommUNITYFirst Day was established, OceanFirst Bank employees have volunteered almost 9,000 hours in conjunction with CommUNITYFirst Day. Volunteer opportunities are coordinated for OceanFirst employees in collaboration with OceanFirst Foundation, whose mission is to empower nonprofits to think bigger, solve more problems, and make life better in the neighborhoods served by OceanFirst Bank.
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