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In 2025, the Elan Charitable Giving program distributed $250,000 to 25 charities across the country on behalf of our credit card partners. HorseSense Therapeutic Riding Center was selected by New Jersey-based Manasquan Bank to receive a $10,000 donation to support their mission. Employees from both Elan and Manasquan Bank recently joined together for a day of service and surprised the non-profit with an additional $10,000 donation.

“We are grateful for the donation and so very excited. This will allow us the help at least 200 families in our community to participate in our Turn Around for Tommy Program. This program is an equine experience that aims to provide individuals and families the opportunity to work in partnership with horses, to process feelings, and to explore new coping skills — all in the safe, supportive and tranquil setting found at HorseSense,” said Loree Mahalchick, President of HorseSense Therapeutic Riding Center.

Opportunities provided through HorseSense help individuals and families navigate a variety of life challenges related to issues such as substance use, addiction, trauma, and loss. The $20,000 total donation through the Elan Charitable Giving program will allow community members of all ages to attend at no cost. 

“For Manasquan Bank, community is more than just geography. It's about being deeply rooted in the neighborhoods that we serve by investing in the people, the businesses, and the initiatives that help those communities thrive for generations to come — all while providing meaningful sponsorships and volunteer days like the one that we have here today. What Elan has done for not only HorseSense, but for Manasquan Bank, has been amazing. I think that our values really line up when it comes to how we serve those communities,” shared Heather Schick, Vice President and Manager of the Cash Management Department and Municipal Banking at Manasquan Bank.

Giving back to the community is a commitment of all our Elan partnerships. We look forward to continuing the Elan Charitable Giving program in communities across the country.