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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 $409,774 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.
 

Thanksgiving Day Kindness

On Thanksgiving Day our CEO Bill Calderera dropped off a few prepaid debit cards to give out to community members in need at the Spread the Love Thanksgiving event held by the Center 4 Creative Education. Bill is pictured with the Center's Board Member Tracy Leman and volunteer Jay from Energy Dance Company.

Free Gas for Some Lucky Folks

We love surprising folks at the pump with a free fill up, especially right before Thanksgiving Day.

Helping Spread Christmas Kindness for Kids in Red Hook

As one of our 170 Acts of Kindness our Red Hook branch donated a $250 gift card to the VFW Auxiliary and the American Cruisers Motorcycle Club. They do a Christmas party each year in Red Hook at the VFW. Each child that comes to the party gets a gift, snacks, and a chance to chat with Santa. Last year they gave away over 100 gifts, including bikes, games, and even a TV. When branch manager Melissa Morrison was speaking with them at another event, they mentioned that they were low on funds this year to purchase the gifts (they rely on donations and fundraisers for the money to purchase the gifts) and were worried about having to turn kids away. They were so grateful to receive the gift card! The event will be on December 19 with Melissa and her team being there to help out.

AllSpace Storage - WBPM Workplace of the Week

Congratulations to Carlesha and the friendly staff over at AllSpace Storage for being this week's 92./96.5 WBPM Workplace Of The Week. Thanks again to Connie Harkin stopping by and making this 'Culinary Act of Kindness' possible. A s always a delicious lunch was provided by Homeplate Deli.

Free Pizza on Veteran's Day

Our Phoenicia branch hosted free pizza for veterans from Brio's Pizzeria and Restaurant and Danielle's Pizza Shop on Veteran's Day, November 11. We are grateful to all our veterans for their service.

Ametek Rotron - WBPM Workplace of the Week

Congratulations to Stephen and crew at Ametek Rotron for being this week's 92.9/96.5 WBPM Workplace of the Week. Thanks to our very own Connie Harkin (Marketing VP) for making an appearance at this week's "culinary act of kindness." Ametek Rotron received a delicious deli lunch with all the fixings from Alex and his amazing staff at Home Plate Deli & Caterers.

Spreading Kindness with Free Pancakes

On Monday, October 18, we gave out coupons for free pancakes to the first 70 customers at the Village Pancake Factory's grand opening. Poughkeepsie Branch Manager Dennis Conn joined owners, Ismael (Izzy) Roman and Samantha DeLena along with their staff for the celebration and helped distribute coupons to delighted customers.

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! 

Floating Business Break Winner

Congratulations to Mr. Rivera-Ramos of Red Cedar Landscapers, Inc. for being the lucky winner of our special $170 gift card drawing at the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Floating Business Break mixer on the Hudson River. Mr. Rivera-Ramos is pictured with MaryRose Warcholak, Ulster Savings Bank SVP/Retail Banking Officer.

Insulated Bag Donation

Our Phoenicia branch supervisor Lynn Hefferman donated reusable bags to the Boiceville Supermarket IGA. Owner Nancy Occhi was very grateful for the donation and said customers of the supermarket love our insulated bags.

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