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Where You Bank Matters

 

Why We Give Back. Without you, there would be no US! Did you know Ulster Savings Bank is a mutual bank? Unlike publicly traded banks, our mutual structure has allowed us to remain focused on the customers and communities we serve, helping us keep more of our resources working right here in the Hudson Valley.

 

Where We Give. We support local nonprofits throughout the communities we serve, especially organizations where our employees are personally involved. Our team members also give their time and talents to causes across the Hudson Valley.

 

Overall Impact.  Since our Charitable Foundation was established in 2001, Ulster Savings Bank and the Foundation have donated more than $15 million. We’re proud to put those dollars to work supporting the communities we call home.

2025 Community Impact by the Numbers:

  • $869,830 given to our community
  • 4,793 hours volunteered by employees
  • $10,775 donated to Jeans for Charity by employees
  • 426 non-profit organizations helped
  • 424 toys collected for Toy-for-Tots
  • 87 bags of coats collected
  • $45,357,179 in loans approved for first-time homebuyers
  • $2,967,083 in grants funded for homebuyers
  • $45,750 in credits given to homebuyers
 

Community Matters to US.

Supporting local is at the heart of everything we do and no local community bank does it better than US. Whether it’s through monetary donations, collecting needed items, or volunteering our time.
 

Supporting a Healthier Community

Ulster Savings Bank, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, was proud to present a grant to Pharmacy for the Public Good and Wellness Rx in Phoenicia. Led by CEO and Pharmacy Manager Ed Ullmann, Wellness Rx combines traditional pharmacy care with wellness services to create a more patient-centered approach to health. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support a local organization finding innovative ways to improve the health and well-being of our community.

Wellness Rx Home Loan

A Picture Worth a Thousand Words

Sometimes the best way to see the impact of giving back is through a face like Rowdy’s! Catskill Animal Sanctuary shared these beautiful photos with us following our sponsorship of their 25th Anniversary, and we couldn’t resist sharing them with you. Rowdy is just one of the many animals who receive love, care, and a safe place to call home at the Sanctuary, and we’re proud to play a small part in supporting their wonderful work.

Rowdy the Horse

Teen Financial Literacy Workshops

We had a lot of fun volunteering at two teen life skills workshops in the Ellenville area. Attendees played the Game of Life and used their pretend paycheck to buy gas and pay car insurance.They learned about the difference between wants and needs when deciding if fast food or video games was still worth their money. These financial literacy events were made possible thanks to  the Ulster County Government. Our team members who participated as instructors included Melissa Carlile, Natalie Perry, Jessica Quent, and Maria Alejandra Rojas. They spent one morning at Camp Shawangunk, and another at the Trudy Farber Building in Ellenville. 

Teens at workshop in gym

iHeart Hudson Valley Book Drive

What an incredible turnout from our branches for the iHeart Hudson Valley Book Drive! The final collection day was at the Poughkeepsie Galleria on March 22. Once all the books were gathered and organized, they were distributed to local Hudson Valley agencies. Thank you to our community for showing up and contributing to this wonderful cause.

USB employees with books

Annual Coat Drive

A big thank you to everyone who donated to our annual Coat Drive. We collected over 80 bags of coats! They have been distributed to local charities such as Dutchess Outreach, Family of Woodstock Inc, People's Place, and Mental Health America.

Employees with bags of coats

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