Diabetes Foundation Receives Community Grant from Provident Bank

HACKENSACK, NJ – December 10, 2019 – The Diabetes Foundation, New Jersey’s premier not-for-profit organization that empowers individuals living with diabetes, recently received a $5,000 Community Grant from the Provident Bank Foundation. The check, presented to Diabetes Foundation Executive Director Ginine Cilenti by Bryce Coughlin, Vice President & Market Manager for Provident Bank, will provide direct support to the Diabetes Foundation’s critical programs for its participants.

“On behalf of The Provident Bank Foundation, it is my pleasure to present this Community Grant to the Diabetes Foundation,” said Coughlin. “We’re proud to support the vital work that the Diabetes Foundation does for those living with diabetes in the state of New Jersey, especially with the rising cost of healthcare for diabetes patients. We are confident that this grant will make a significant impact and help to provide needed resources to the members of the Bergen County community living with diabetes.”

The Provident Bank Foundation awards a number of grants with the goal of supporting not-for-profit groups, institutions, schools and other 501(c)3 organizations that provide valuable resources to their communities. The Community Grants are given to increase access to funding, while strengthening the capacity of their community-based organization recipients. The Provident Bank Foundation hopes these grants can provide important support for needed services in the state’s diverse communities.

“We are grateful to the Provident Bank Foundation for their generous community grant, and the ongoing support they have provided us this year,” Cilenti said. “These vital funds will be put to great use, helping the nearly 1 in 10 New Jersey residents living with diabetes through our programs. It is partners like the Provident Bank Foundation that allow us to positively impact the lives of our participants.”

The grant will support the Diabetes Foundation’s lifesaving community-intervention programming, including the Diabetes Resource Advocacy Program, the Medication Assistance Program and the Campership Program. For more information regarding Diabetes Foundation’s programs, please visit https://diabetesfoundationinc.org/ or call the office at (201) 444-0337.

About The Provident Bank Foundation

The Provident Bank Foundation was established in 2003 by Provident Bank to enhance the quality of life in the region through support of not-for-profit groups, institutions, schools and other 501(c)(3) organizations that provide services in communities served by the Bank. Since inception, the Foundation has granted more than $25 million to not-for-profit organizations and institutions working toward stronger communities.

About the Diabetes Foundation

Founded in 1990, the Diabetes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to empowering individuals struggling with prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes. The Foundation is committed to providing access to critical resources and medication necessary for people living with diabetes to remain healthy. The Foundation provides a number of programs serving children, parents, adults, caregivers and their families regardless of income or healthcare coverage. The generous support from patrons and sponsors allows the Diabetes Foundation to continue to offer their services to the community for free. You can learn more about the foundation at www.diabetesfoundationinc.org or by calling (201) 444-0337.