Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey announced it received a Major Grant of $15,000 from The Provident Bank Foundation to support its new Technology Learning Lab.
When it opens in early 2020, the Technology Learning Lab will enhance both the personal and professional lives of people with vision loss. Participants will train on the latest platforms, learning to harness the power of desktop technology, software such as Fusion, and virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
“We are grateful to the The Provident Bank Foundation for recognizing the value of the Technology Learning Lab and its promise of increasing the independence of people with vision loss,” VLANJ Executive Director Kris Marino said.
A $15,000 Major Grant from The Provident Bank Foundation was presented Thursday to Kris Marino, Executive Director, and Christina Brino, Learning Lab Instructor from VLANJ by Foundation Executive Director Jane Kurek, along with Robert Rocco (VP/Market Manager) and Isis Corris (AVP/Banking Center Manager) of Provident Bank.
“The Provident Bank Foundation is honored to help further initiatives that are making a difference in the lives of residents in our local area,” Kurek said. “We are pleased to support organizations that contribute to a sense of community and offer a diverse set of programs that make people healthier, happier and safer.”
The goal of the Major Grant is to support organizations that have identified an immediate need in the community and for the individuals they serve. The Provident Bank Foundation’s funding directly supports efforts to enhance the quality of life in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania communities served by Provident Bank through three Funding Priority Areas: Community Enrichment, Education, and Health, Youth & Families.