1. April 13, 2012
Hyperion Bank Partners with Local Non-profit, Norris Square Neighborhood Project
Hyperion Bank is pleased to announce their 2012 Community Builder Sponsorship of Norris Square
Neighborhood Project (NSNP), a community and youth-driven arts and gardening organization providing
the Kensington community with programs that are focused through a lens of Latino culture.
The Community Builder Sponsorship is part of Hyperion Bank's ongoing commitment to be an integral
part of the fabric of the North Philadelphia community by working closely with several local non-profit
organizations who continue to improve the city's neighborhoods.
“Hyperion Bank is an incredible partner for Norris Square Neighborhood Project. The Bank has demonstrated its
values in the community by being both an accessible bank and a strong community partner. As we embark on
our new Community Builder partnership during 2012, I look forward to working alongside Hyperion Bank as we
increase our community impact together”, Reed Davaz McGowan, Executive Director, NSNP.
In addition to their sponsorship, Hyperion Bank employees are participated in a volunteer work-day in
NSNP’s famous cultural gardens on May 4, 2012. Hyperion Bank will also offer financial literacy workshops
to NSNP families and youth throughout the year.
“We are delighted to support the fine work of Norris Square Neighborhood Project. Our employees
enjoyed getting dirty in the garden as we helped to’ grow’ connections to our neighborhood”, stated Joe
Matisoff, President, Hyperion Bank.
Hyperion Bank’s support this year is vital to the success of NSNP’s service expansion in 2012, especially
focusing on the development of NSNP’s Urban Garden Program. As a part of this organizational growth,
NSNP will be hosting events and workshops in their garden spaces throughout the season, including De la
Siembra a la Cosecha/From Seed to Harvest, a week-long garden opening celebration taking place from
May 12-18, 2012. More information about NSNP's programs and events can be found at
www.myneighborhoodproject.org.
Photo Caption: Hyperion Bank employees from every department of the Bank get down and dirty in the
gardens at NSNP Community Garden in Kensington.