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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 alone (2022), Ulster Savings was able to donate over $409,774 to the community we love and call home!

The bank and its foundation together have donated over $14.5 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.

The Arc Mid-Hudson Transportation Department - Workplace of the Week

Congratulations to Mike and the crew over at The Arc Mid-Hudson's Transportation Department on Flatbush Road in Kingston for winning the 92.9 WBPM Workplace of the Week!  On September 9 the employees received a delicious lunch on US from Home Plate Deli. Thanks for our Social Media Coordinator, Michaela Roycroft (third from left) for helping with the luncheon.

Ulster Uniform Service - Workplace of the Week

This week's WBPM Workplace of the Week was Ulster Uniform Service, Inc. The gang at Ulster Uniform received a delicious lunch provided by Alex at Home Plate Deli & Caterers.A special thanks to Steve Hack, (far right) Ulster Savings Bank Commercial Loan Officer for stopping by and helping to make this 'culinary act of kindness' possible.

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.

Apira Healthcare - Workplace of the Week

On July 22 Apira Healthcare received lunch from Home Plate Deli on US. Apira staff won WBPM's Workplace of the Week and had a visit from Briana Purdy, Wall Street Branch Manager.

Spreading Kindness at the Farmers Market

On Saturday, July 17, we were spreading our Acts of Kindness at the Kingston Farmers Market. Wall Street Branch Manager Briana Purdy and staff member Tasha Dechant worked with Wright’s Farm to pay for random customers’ purchases. Wright’s Farm is a five generation family-run farm located in Gardiner.

L. T. Begnal Motor Company - Workplace of the Week

Congratulations to L. T. Begnal Motor Company for winning WBPM's Workplace of the Week. On July 15 the staff received a lunch on US from Home Plate Deli, which was delivered by Jose Lemus, Mortgage Specialist and Rose Forte-Piccoli, Insurance Sales Executive.

Supporting Future Gymnastic Champions

Our Newburgh branch spread their Acts of Kindness on July 12 by paying for ten 45-minute lessons to future Olympic Champions at All Around Gymnastics. Bianca Pullman, owner, is pictured with branch manager Matthew Agor. All Around Gymnastics offer artistic gymnastics and tumbling programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and older school aged children as well as competitive programs for girls who excel and want more of a challenge.

Spreading More Acts of Culinary Kindness

Advanced Dermatology in Lake Katrine was the big lunch winner of WBPM’s Workplace of the Week. We joined the radio station in spreading our Culinary Act of Kindness to Dr. Kircher and the staff at this premier provider of dermatologic skin care. Connie Harkin, VP of Marketing delivered their lunch from Home Plate Deli on July 8. Each week we join WBPM as a sponsor to this program that helps support our local businesses.

Lemon Tree Hair Salons - Workplace of the Week

Congratulations to Robin and the crew at Lemon Tree Hair Salons, winner's of WBPM's Work Place of the Week. On July 1, the staff received a delicious lunch provided by Home Plate Deli & Caterers. Special thanks to Senior VP, Joan Eck helping US make this lunch possible.

Sinnott's Plumbing and Heating, WBPM Workplace of the Week

We have joined WBPM to sponsor the lunches for the Workplace of the Week. Sinnott's Plumbing and Heating was the second winner and Debra Bosch, our Saugerties branch manager delivered them lunch on June 17.

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