Bank of Hope Awards $10k to Bergen Volunteers

Bank of Hope has awarded $10k in funds to Bergen Volunteers, as it further solidifies its collaboration with the county-wide nonprofit organization. The charitable contribution is directed towards leadership and professional development programs and VITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, programs for seniors and other low and moderate income communities.

"We have countless, strong nonprofit alliances around the country, which include grants and sponsorships to local organizations that help improve financial lives and entire communities,” a Bank of Hope press release noted.

The bank also encourages employees to volunteer with paid time off for opportunities, and it has a matching gifts program.

Bergen Volunteers is grateful for Bank of Hope's continued support of its social service and leadership programs. “We’re thankful for the support of an institution that has the ethos and integrity to support those in need,” stated Bergen Volunteers CEO Nina Bachrach. “We’re thrilled to continue our good work together and are grateful for community partners such as these who help us reach even more vulnerable individuals.”

About Bergen Volunteers
Bergen Volunteers is a New Jersey 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Founded in 1966, Bergen Volunteers provides human service and training programs to improve lives and strengthen communities. To learn more, visit bergenvolunteers.org and follow the organization on social media @bergenvolunteers.

About the Bank of Hope
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Bank of Hope has provided financial services for more than 40 years and stands as one of the leading Asian American banks in the United States.

Bank of Hope serves a multi-ethnic population of customers through 54 full-service branches across nine states and 13 loan production offices adding presence in three additional states. With $17.8 billion in assets, the diverse financial institution offers commercial and consumer products and services including residential mortgage and warehouse lending, credit cards, equipment lease financing and foreign currency, among others. For more info, go to bankofhope.com