Sturdy Savings Bank was built on a simple principle: serving the community. Our mission is the same ~ some 88 years later. Bank employees are familiar faces in Cape May County neighborhoods. You'll find them on the Little League field, serving lunch at the local soup kitchen, grilling hotdogs for July 4th and organizing the grand opening of the new firehouse. They march in parades, read to local students, raise money for the free medical clinic and host community Christmas events. The Sturdy staff is committed to the Bank's philosophy of giving back, and understands the value of investing in others.
The Bank's donations are allocated to non-profit organizations making a difference in Cape May County. Click here for a donation request form.
Sturdy Savings Bank is committed to financial education and offers several free, customized community programs. The Bank's certified staff is available to assist your school or community group with classes on budgeting, saving, credit and more. Sturdy also offers free branch tours for school and community groups. Call Meg Tornetta, Marketing Officer, at 463-5260 for more information or to schedule a tour.
Pictured above (top row): Bank President Jerry Reeves (center) and Branch Manager Gina Frattaroli Becker (third in) with Stone Harbor Elementary School kindergarten students Alexis Sykes, Samantha Whitaker, Isadora Bosacco, Ethan Walker and Marlo Brown. (middle row left to right): Camryn Diller, Luke McCrossin and Matthew Vilches. (bottom row, left to right): Michael Morris, Tabitha Tobias, Annika Falcone, Alexandra Trimble, Dylan Villano, Gianna Scarpa, Lindsey Rosell and Aubrey Diller.
Sturdy Savings Bank was the title sponsor of Middle Township High School's Panther Scramble Golf Tournament, held recently at Avalon Country Club. Proceeds from the event benefit the school district's athletic programs. Picutred above, left to right, senior athletes Joe Sweeney, Grace Adelizzi and Marcus Harmon with Athletic Director Scott Lodgek and Rodney Fox, Sturdy's Vice President of Commercial Lending.
Sturdy Savings Bank recently renewed its annual sponsorship of Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro (CCW). Jane Vitullo, Sturdy's Cape May Court House Branch Manager, is pictured above (center) with CCW Board Members John Roberson (left) and Bernie Blanks (right). The grassroots organization provides scholarships and financial support for community programs, such as summer youth camps and after school programs.
Sturdy Savings Bank recently sponsored The Nature Conservancy's participation in the World Series of Birding. Lee Robinson, Sturdy's Senior Vice President of Retail Banking, is pictured above (center), with Damon Noe (left), Conservancy Sterwardship Coordinator, and Brad Smith, Director of Land Management. The Conservancy's "Not Too Swifts" team spotted 140 bird species on Conservancy properties during the 24-hour birding competition.
Sturdy Savings Bank is a sponsor of the Ocean City Fine Arts League's "Best in Show" prize, which is awarded at the group's monthly shows. Pictured above, left to right: League Officers Wanda Kline, President, and Rae Jaffe, Vice President; and Sturdy's Ocean City Staff, Michael Lloyd, Branch Manager, and Barbara Beiseigel-Hoffman, Assistant Branch Manager. The League is committed to showcasing local talent and offering a variety of outreach programs. Call 814.0308 for additional information.
Sturdy Savings Bank recently presented a donation to Consumer Credit and Budget Counseling (CCBC), a non-profit consumer education and financial counseling agency in Marmora. The agency offers comprehensive programs to help individuals and families reach their financial goals. Kevin Deely, Sturdy Vice President, is pictured above (right) with Russell E. Graves, Executive Director of CCBC. Call 390.9821 for more information about CCBC's services.
Sturdy Savings Bank is a longtime supporter of the Volunteers in Medicine of Cape May County (VIM). The Bank is an annual sponsor of VIM Day, which honors the free medical clinic's volunteers and community partners. Pictured above, left to right; Dr. Elizabeth Crowley, VIM Medical Director, Richard Papperman, Chairman of the VIM Board of Trustees, and Gerald Reeves, Sturdy's President and CEO. Call 463.2830 for more information.
Sturdy Savings Bank is an annual supporter of the American Association of University Womens, Cape May County Branch. The organization offers a Second Chance Scholarship program, which assists local women whose post high school education has been interrupted. Sturdy's Cape May Court House branch manager, Jane Vitullo is pictured above (center) with AAUW members Dr. Sandra Harmon-Weiss (left) and Karen Weis (right). Call 889.0164 for more information about the local AAUW's programs and the Second Chance Scholarship.
Sturdy Savings Bank is a huge fan of the local sports teams. Pictured below are some highlights from on the ball fields.
