Columbia Bank Expands Into Eastern Bergen Co., Pledges To Donate To Township Nonprofits

TEANECK, NJ — Columbia Bank is expanding into eastern Bergen County by opening of its newest branch in Teaneck.

Marketed as "New Jersey's Trusted Bank," the institution is opening a new location at 560 Cedar Lane, and will celebrate the opening at 10 a.m. Friday, along with top executives and township officials, including CEO Thomas Kemly and Mayor James Dunleavy.

The location will offer full-service banking, including drive-up amenities and private conference areas; and feature a video message screen, digital rate display and a "Smart ATM" with more advanced functionality.

For each new checking or savings account opened at the location, Columbia will donate $10 to one of the following Teaneck nonprofits of the customer's choice:

• Helping Hands Food Pantry of Teaneck
• Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey Never Alone Again
• One Family Fund
• Sharsheret Inc.
• The Bright Side Family Senior Housing and Supportive Care

On March 31, Columbia will tally the donations and contribute $2,500 to the charity that receives the most donations, $1,000 to the charity with the second-most donations, and $500 to all remaining charities.

“I invite the community to visit our newest Teaneck location," Kemly said. "Through our personal touch and our commitment to supporting local charities, you can feel good about where you bank.”