September 13, 2016 | Valley National Bank Press Release.pdf

Valley National Bank Supports Community Options Inc.’s Second Red Ribbon Academy in Hillsborough, New Jersey

WAYNE, N.J. – Tuesday, September 13, 2016 – On September 8th, Community Options Inc. opened its second Red Ribbon Academy, located at 2230 Camplain Road in Hillsborough, New Jersey. The Red Ribbon Academy is a state-of-the-art medical special needs adult day care program with a combination of tender loving care, therapy integration and fun, adapted activities. The program provides quality medical, therapeutic and recreational support to medically fragile adults with developmental disabilities.

Valley National Bank attended the grand opening and supported the new Red Ribbon Academy by providing Community Options with a donation. The funds from this donation are being used to purchase medical equipment that will assist individuals who have the most severe and fragile medical disabilities in a way that fosters growth and progress. Many of these adults have graduated out of school systems and are unable to find an appropriate program, or were denied care due to the severity of their medical needs.

“We are proud to support the essential services and programs that the Red Ribbon Academy provides,” remarked Bernadette Mueller, Executive Vice President at Valley National Bank. “As a community bank, it is our responsibility to assist organizations like Community Options, Inc. in their efforts to empower people with disabilities.”

About Community Options, Inc.

For over 25 years, Community Options has developed housing and employment programs for people with disabilities – serving thousands of people through 38 offices across 10 states. Community Options provides advocacy assistance to empower people with disabilities because all people – regardless of ability level – should live and work in the community with dignity, choice and self-determination.

About Valley National Bank

Valley National Bancorp is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey with over $21 billion in assets. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates 211 branch locations serving 30 counties throughout northern and central New Jersey, the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, and Florida. Valley National Bank is one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in New Jersey and is committed to providing the most convenient service, the latest in product innovations and an experienced and knowledgeable staff with a high priority on friendly customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information about Valley National Bank and its products and services, please visit www.valleynationalbank.com or call Customer Service 24/7 at 800-522-4100.

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