This week on Your New Jersey, host Lisa Marie Falbo explores the power of community investment and the impact it can have on neighborhoods across the Garden State. First, Lisa Marie sits down with Leonardo Ramos and Samantha Plotino of Provident Bank and The Provident Bank Foundation to discuss their commitment to supporting nonprofits, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for New Jersey families through strategic philanthropy and community partnerships.
Then, Lisa Marie welcomes Kim V. Ruiz, Executive Director and CEO of the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development (PRAHD), a recent recipient of community reinvestment funding from Provident Bank. Ruiz shares how this support will help expand housing opportunities for seniors and further PRAHD’s mission of empowering individuals and families through housing, education, and community development initiatives.
About the Author
Isabelle “Izzy” Conklin has always been born for storytelling; her parents even named her after a movie character! She studied Film and Television at Montclair State University, where she produced everything from San Francisco: On the Edge to the award-winning Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.
Now, as a Production Administrator, Izzy keeps creative teams organized and shoots running smoothly, handling everything from prep to post. She’s all about making sure the details are covered so the big ideas can shine.
As a Jersey girl, Izzy’s especially excited to help tell stories rooted in her home state and she’s always down to jump in and bring a great idea to life.