BOSTON, March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Santander
Bank today announced the opening of its newest branch in the
Bronx located on 389 East 149th
Street – the Bank's second branch in this community. The Bank held
a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting yesterday evening
where Santander executives presented checks totaling $12,000 to two local non-profit organizations –
South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (SoBRO) and
Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High School.
"This new branch gives us the opportunity to extend our reach in
the Bronx and help more area
residents and business owners meet their financial goals," said
Elsie Leon-Cruz, region president
for Santander's Metro New York/Northern
New Jersey region. "By supporting non-profit organizations
that make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors, we
are contributing to the economic health and well-being of our local
communities."
SoBRO strengthens businesses and creates innovative economic,
housing, educational and career development programs for youth and
adults in the South Bronx. The
$10,000 grant from Santander will
support the organization's projects and programs, including its
Minority Business Center that offers business development services
to Minority Business Enterprises.
The Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High School
prepares students for college and provides training for employment
in the automotive, pre-engineering, or building trades.
Santander's $2,000 grant will fund
the annual community auto show that highlights the school, its
programs and the students' accomplishments.
Leon-Cruz added, "From investing in the people and businesses in
the Bronx to encouraging academic
excellence and preparing students for success after they graduate,
SoBRO and the Alfred E. Smith Career and Technical Education High
School share Santander's commitment to investing in the future of
our communities."
Santander's East 149th Street branch features a modern interior
design aimed at improving the customer experience with an open
layout and comfortable meeting "nooks" where customers can meet
privately with our bankers to discuss their financial needs. The
branch also has a "help bar" that provides a casual gathering area
for waiting and quick conversations. A 24-hour zone with two
deposit-taking ATMs is also available at the branch for customer
use after bank hours.
"Bronxites are always looking for new banking options, and we
welcome Santander Bank to the
South Bronx and congratulate them
on the opening of this new branch. Great things are happening in
our borough, and my office looks forward to working with
Santander Bank as we continue the
positive redevelopment of this wonderful borough," said Bronx
Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
The branch manager and her team are available Monday through
Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. to assist existing customers as well as those who would
like to learn more about Santander's products and services.
Santander Bank, N.A. is
one of the country's top retail and commercial banks by deposits
and a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. - one of the
most respected banking groups in the world. With its corporate
offices in Boston, Santander Bank's more than 675 branches and
nearly 2,100 ATMs are principally located in Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, New York, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania and
Delaware. The Bank's 9,500
employees are committed to helping our 2.1 million customers make
progress toward their financial goals with the support of our call
centers, interactive online banking platform and easy-to-use mobile
app. Madrid-based Banco Santander
(NYSE: SAN) serves more than 125 million customers in the U.K.,
Europe, Latin America and the U.S. Through its local
affiliates, including Santander
Bank, Banco Santander is the largest corporate contributor
to higher education in the world, investing over $165 million annually in colleges and
universities across more than 20 countries, including the U.S. For
more information on Santander Bank,
please visit www.santanderbank.com.
Media Contacts:
Ann Davis
617-757-5891
ann.davis@santander.us
Nancy Orlando
617-757-5765
nancy.orlando@santander.us
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SOURCE Santander Bank, N.A.