Sovereign Bank donates to Mercer County groups

   Sovereign Bank announced that it has made contributions to New Jersey Community Capital and the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association, both Mercer County-based. Sovereign Bank contributed $5,000 to New Jersey Community Capital, a multi-faceted financial intermediary that provides financing and technical assistance for a variety of community economic development initiatives throughout New Jersey. Over the past 20 years, the organization has committed $150 million in financing for nearly 550 projects including housing, community services, education, early care and other businesses.
   The bank contributed $5,000 to the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association. The funds will help provide scholarships to New Jersey high school students.