NIA Community Services Network recently received a $15,000 grant from Investors Foundation at the Investors’ Dyker Heights Branch located at 7414 13th Avenue. This grant will further NIA’s mission to strengthen and empower children, families, and communities by providing thousands of people across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island with events and experiences that will bring a strong sense of togetherness as we enter our second year of the pandemic.

“It is once again an honor for NIA to receive this grant and recognition from Investors Bank, our dedicated community partner. We are grateful to have their continued support with our free annual events and with our first-ever Virtual 5K Run and Walk, which will help sustain and expand our community efforts across NYC,” says NIA President Michael A. Bové and CEO Mary Anne Cino in a joint statement.

The NIA@40 5K Virtual Run and Walk, held in honor of the organization’s 40th anniversary, will run from May 20th-May 31st. The funding will support access to essentials like food and social services, increase educational opportunities for youth and adults, and provide resources and programs benefitting over 10,000 New Yorkers. The funding will also go toward NIA’s 9/11 Vigil and Christmas Tree Lightings in Brooklyn, both of which have become important annual traditions in the communities they serve and have changed to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions.

About NIA Community Services Network

Since 1981, NIA Community Services Network has been actively engaged in creating solutions that address the problems our communities face throughout New York City. NIA currently serves over 10,000 children, seniors, and families through access to free after-school programs, events, family guidance, parent education, literacy initiatives, and community assistance and referral services for seniors, veterans, and community members in need.

About Investors Bank

Investors Bank, headquartered in Short Hills, New Jersey, is a full-service community bank that has been serving customers since 1926. With over $27 billion in assets and a network of more than 145 retail branches, Investors Bank delivers personalized services and products tailored to the needs of its customers. Investors Bank’s services include complete deposit, loan and cash management products for consumers and businesses. Investors Bank. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

About the Investors Foundation

Investors Bank created the Investors Foundation in 2005 to support the communities Investors Bank serves. Investors Foundation supports initiatives in the arts, youth development, health and human services, education and affordable housing.  Investors Foundation works to improve the lives of its customers and neighbors. For more information, please visit https://www.myinvestorsbank.com/Community/Investors-Foundation

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