Grant Helps Those in Need
Community Service Association of New Providence (CSA)
In the continuing drive to provide financial assistance to those in need in New Providence, the Community Service Association (“CSA”) applied for a grant from the Investors Bank Foundation. Investors Bank, a division of Citizens Bank, N.A., has frequently supported local charities through its Foundation. The Investors Charitable Foundation was specifically formed to aid worthy charities and, in this case, provided a for $2,500 grant to the CSA. In requesting a grant, the CSA noted the ongoing financial needs of some members of our community. The CSA reviews each individual request for temporary financial assistance and determines the needs and merits of each. Often, an employment situation caused by the pandemic, or an injury or other circumstances may result in a rent shortfall. In some instances, families are just not able to put enough food on the table for a growing family. The CSA steps in and provides a bridge to fund the gap and help individuals or a family through their trials. The CSA does not receive any government funding but is funded by direct contributions from NP residents and, as covid restrictions subside, through volunteer fundraising events.
Who and What is the CSA?
The CSA is staffed by volunteers who give their time and energy to support our neighbors in need. A New Providence 501(c)(3) founded in 1954, the CSA provides temporary financial assistance to residents, helping prevent evictions, cover medical expenses, get school supplies, keep the power on and fill many other needs of neighbors in distress. If you want to join the CSA or want to contribute or are in need or know a resident of New Providence who is in need, please visit our website, csanewprovidence.org, or call us at 908-665-8254. You can also mail contributions directly to the CSA at New Providence Town Hall, Attn.: CSA, 360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop.
