Spencer Savings Bank Holds Most Successful Fundraiser to Date, Raising $14,120 to Benefit Special Olympics New Jersey

Spencer Savings Bank, a community bank headquartered in Elmwood Park, N.J., raised a total of $14,120 during the months of January and February to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey, through its participation in the organization’s 7^th Annual New York Giants Snow Bowl. Culminating the bank’s two month-long fundraising efforts, employees of Spencer Savings Bank competed in the flag football tournament held at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, March 3, 2013.

The Spencer Blue Diamonds, Spencer Savings Bank’s team of 17 employees, including members of executive management, participated in the Snow Bowl’s Co-Ed Division competing in a total of three, 30-minute games. With an original goal to raise $10,000, the Spencer Blue Diamonds, with support from fellow employees, customers, friends and family, surpassed this mark, raising $14,120 to contribute to the event total of more than $323,874, ranking as the event’s third highest overall fundraising team.

“Special Olympics New Jersey carries out an important mission in our communities, providing children and adults with intellectual disabilities continuous opportunities to participate in athletic competitions and Olympic-type sports throughout the year with their family, friends and fellow community members,” said José B. Guerrero, Chairman, President and CEO of Spencer Savings Bank. “As a strong believer in the organization’s mission and philosophy, we are proud to participate in its events and support the Special Olympic athletes who thrive through their involvement in the organization’s various programs.”

Since its inception six years ago, the Snow Bowl has raised more than $500,000 for Special Olympics New Jersey. The success of this event directly helps more than 22,000 athletes who train and compete, free-of-charge, year-round in 24 Olympic-type sports.

“Our participation in this year’s Snow Bowl was a true success,” added Janel Bazih, AVP and Marketing Manager of Spencer Savings Bank. “Our team had a great deal of fun coming together to support such a valued community organization, and the 2013 Snow Bowl marks our largest and most successful corporate fundraiser in Spencer history! We look forward to continuing to support our communities in every way we can throughout the year.”

For more information on the 7^th Annual New York Giants Snow Bowl and the bank’s other community service activities, or to learn more about Spencer Savings Bank, please visit www.spencersavings.com.

About Spencer Savings Bank:

Spencer Savings Bank, headquartered in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, is a community bank that has been serving its local communities with integrity and pride for over 70 years.  The Bank, serving consumers and businesses, operates 19 branches throughout Northern New Jersey.  Spencer Savings Bank has over $1.8 billion in total assets.