Bank donates nearly $21,000 in Bank-matched employee donations to causes near and dear to employees’ hearts
MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (January 29, 2019) – For Walden Savings Bank, the season of giving didn’t end with the conclusion of the calendar year. The Bank kicked off its second annual “22 Days of Giving” campaign on December 20 and it lasted until mid-January, long after most holiday efforts had wrapped up. Throughout the duration of the campaign, the Bank donated nearly $21,000 to local causes.
“Walden Savings Bank established the 22 Days of Giving campaign to support individuals in need and organizations that make a difference in the Hudson Valley,” said Derrik R. Wynkoop, President and CEO of Walden Savings Bank. “There are critical needs in local communities that exist all year long, not just during the holiday season.”
Throughout the year, Walden Savings Bank supports the community through sponsorships, donations and a robust Community Service Program, which provides employee volunteers to community organizations. Employees are empowered to choose causes with missions that resonate most with them.
- Walden Savings Bank employees make a weekly contribution for the opportunity to dress casually each Friday. These donations, along with a match by the Bank, have been distributed to each of the Bank’s departments, who then identify a worthwhile cause to support. On each of the 22 days, the Bank spotlights one of its 22 departments or branches on social media, using the hashtag #WSBCares, to share why they selected the individual or organization of their choice.
In addition to local individuals and families in need, more than 40 organizations were included, addressing multiple causes including: Animals, Hunger, Veterans, Cancer, Mental Health, Disabilities, Poverty, Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Heart Disease, and Education.
For more information regarding Walden Savings Bank’s “22 Days of Giving” Campaign, and to learn more about why each organization was selected, follow Walden Savings Bank on social media.
About Walden Savings Bank
Walden Savings Bank, established in 1872, is the 11th oldest federally chartered mutual savings bank headquartered in Montgomery, New York. With a total of 11 full-service branches serving Orange and Ulster Counties and a Loan Production office in Dutchess County, the Bank’s progressive style of community banking provides products that cater to both the individual and the growing mid-size business. Walden Savings Bank is rated 5 Stars by Bauer Financial, the nation’s leading and most respected financial institution analyst. In addition, Walden Investment Services*, located at Walden Savings Bank, offers personalized advice for financial planning. To learn more about the Bank and its products and services, visit their website at www.waldensavings.bank
