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Where You Bank Matters

Why We Give Back. Without you, there would be no ‘US’! Our long term success would NOT be possible without a vibrant community. Did you know Ulster Savings is 1 of 449 remaining mutual savings banks in the United States? In New York State, we are 1 of only 26 remaining mutual savings banks. What does that mean? Unlike big banks, mutual savings banks have no stockholders, therefore our profits stay local and are reinvested back into the community in a variety of ways

Where We Give. We support non-profit organizations in the communities we serve, with an emphasis on helping causes our employees are directly engaged with. The majority of our management team serves on local non-profit and economic development boards and employees donate their time and effort to various causes throughout the Hudson Valley.

Overall Impact. Ulster Savings is a leader in charitable giving year after year. Ulster Savings gives back in two ways-through the bank’s community donations program and also through its Charitable Foundation.

We are proud of our efforts and the significant impact we have made in the communities we serve. Helping community changes lives for the better.

Last year, Ulster Savings was able to donate over $619,000 to the community we love and call home!  This year we are on track to do more of the same.

The bank and its foundation together have donated over $15 million dollars since the foundation’s formation in honor of the bank’s 150th anniversary in 2001.

Community Matters to US.

With deep roots in the Hudson Valley, we understand the value of caring about the communities we serve. 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.
 

Pet Pictures with Santa

We had an excellent turnout for our Hyde Park branch's Pet Photos with Santa. We raised $351 for the Dutchess County SPCA. We were joined by Cathy Lane and Jean Epting from the DCSPCA as well as Marie Roe from Dirt Road Designs by Roe. Shout out to Lily Bear Treats who couldn’t be here in person but sent treats in gift bags for all our pets. Thank you all!

Santa Andrew holding small dogs

Partnering with Abilities First

Branch managers, Dora Visbeck from Hyde Park, and Kathy DeLano from Burnett Blvd, Pok, attended the Abilities First Community Partners Breakfast. The event celebrated Abilities First’s 60 years of service to the Hudson Valley Community for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Ulster Savings Bank was a sponsor of this event which was held at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie.

Town of Hyde Park Day

Shannon, Patrick, and Andrew from our Hyde Park branch had a great time at the town's Community Day on Saturday. The weather was beautiful and we had a great turn-out at our tent.

Ulster Savings Bank at the Town of Hyde Park Day

Brookmeade Community Day

Employees from our Red Hook and Hyde Park branches participated in the Brookmeade Community Day. Residents, staff and families enjoyed a great day with beautiful weather.
Thank you to everyone that came to see US!

Ulster Savings Bank at Brookmeade Community Day

Hyde Park Branch First Anniversary and Community Appreciation Day

Our Hyde Park branch celebrated its 1st anniversary serving the community on August 20. The event had a great turn-out with local vendors and families. A big thank you goes out to the staff, volunteers, and community for their support.

Ulster Savings Bank’s Hyde Park Branch First Anniversary and Community Appreciation Day

Office of the Aging Picnic

Our Hyde Park branch had an absolute blast at the Office of the Aging Senior Picnic which was held at Regina Coeli. Participating from the Bank: Christian Ott- Marketing Intern, Kenneth McCormick-Financial Services, Patrick Gallo-Hyde Park Branch, and Dora Visbeck- Hyde Park Branch Manager. The attendees had a great time grabbing cash and trying to unlock our vault.

Hyde Park Food Pantry Donation

Our Hyde Park branch delivered 19 bags of food and personal care items to the Hyde Park Food Pantry. Shannon and Andrew dropped them off to Patty Moore at the Pantry. A big 'Thank You' to all who donated.

Hyde Park Consignments - WBPM Workplace of the Week

Congratulations to Eric and the staff over at Hyde Park Consignments for winning this week's 92.9/96.5 WBPM Workplace of the Week. Special thanks to Dora Visbeck (Branch Manager) at the new branch in Hyde Park for stopping by  to make our weekly 'Culinary Acts of kindness' possible. Of course, a delicious lunch was provided by Home Plate Deli & Caterers! 

Anderson Center for Autism - Workplace of the Week

Congratulations to this week's Workplace Of The Week winner: The Anderson Center for Autism on Route 9 in Staatsburg. They won a delicious lunch from Home Plate Deli & Caterers in Kingston. A specials thanks to John Finch, Ulster Savings Bank COO, for delivering lunch to the staff.

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