Kearny Bank

A BANK THAT REMEMBERS ITS COMMUNITY ROOTS

Kearny Bank opened in 1884 as a New Jersey building & loan. Its mission was small: neighbors helping neighbors. Today, the bank’s mission remains unchanged. Kearny Bank signed on as a Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark supporter in 2016.

Headquartered in Fairfield, NJ, Kearny Bank Foundation supports Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark’s mission through donations, employee volunteering on Habitat of Greater Newark worksites, and through purchasing mortgages of Habitat Newark-built homes.

Each of Kearny Bank’s fifty-four branches is centered in its community. Kearny Bank’s personnel understand the needs of residents and businesses because they themselves belong to the community. The Bank has earned an A.M. Best Financial Strength of “A” (strong) and an issuer credit rating of “A.” Bauer Financial Inc. rated the bank one of the strongest banks in the nation, and Forbes Magazine Kearny Bank one of America’s Most Trustworthy Financial Companies for 2017 and recognized the bank in the inaugural Best-In-State Banks list.

Jeffrey Farrell, CEO of Habitat Newark, comments, “Kearny Bank is a terrific example of a corporation which hasn’t forgotten its roots within the community—even though the company has grown far beyond its small-town beginnings. Our partnership with Kearny Bank Foundation has likewise allowed us to grow beyond our initial start in Newark into Essex, Union, and Hudson Counties. We look forward to more solid growth with Kearny Bank Foundation’s help in the future.”

Habitat of Greater Newark’s Corporate Challenge supports our work while also providing valuable team building and community engagement experiences for you and your group. Interested in having your company participate in the Corporate Challenge? Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@habitatnewark.org or call 973-624-3330 ext. 100 to discuss your company’s options.