Spread Holiday Cheer this Year with Community Bank N.A.

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1 Thank you! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Plattsburgh, N.Y. Community Bank N.A. branches across the Adirondacks are celebrating the holidays this year by lending a hand to neighbors in need. Numerous branches are getting in the festive spirit by sponsoring or independently organizing charity drives for local community members and families. branches are getting creative this season. In the communities it serves across the Adirondacks, Community Bank s goal is to make a significant local impact this time of year when a little cheer can make a big difference in a family s holiday season. Manager Kent Backus said. I invite the community to get involved with one of the amazing initiatives our branches are hosting, and help give our neighbors in need a happier holiday. Plattsburgh Margaret Street branch is collecting nonperishable food items for the Plattsburg Food Interfaith Shelf. Donations of paper goods, personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies will also be accepted. Whitehall branch is adopting a family as part of Operation Santa Claus and donating to Whitehall Food Pantry. Indian Lake branch is hosting a fundraiser to benefit its local food pantry Community Action Group. Malone Elm Street branch is a drop-off location for Holiday Helpers, which helps provide local families in need with a fuller holiday. Lake Placid branch is collecting toys, hats and mittens for those in need in North Elba. Fort Covington branch is hosting a toy drive to benefit Covington Helping Hands.

2 DeWitt, N.Y. Community Bank N.A. branches across Central New York are celebrating the holidays this year by lending a hand to neighbors in need. Numerous branches are getting in the festive spirit by sponsoring or independently organizing charity drives for local community members and families. branches are getting creative this season. In the communities it serves across Central New York, Community Bank s goal is to make a significant local impact this time of year when a little cheer can make a big difference in a family s holiday season. supporting local families, especially around the holidays, Community Bank N.A. President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Tryniski said. I invite the community to get involved with one of the amazing initiatives our branches are hosting, and help give our neighbors in need a happier holiday. DeWitt Bridge Street branch is participating in Salvation Army s toy drive and collecting toys for local children in need. DeWitt Corporate Office is hosting a holiday gift drive for women and children at Chadwick Residence. Oswego branch is collecting assorted items for Paws Across Oswego County.

3 Thank you! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Canandaigua, N.Y. Community Bank N.A. branches across the Finger Lakes are celebrating the holidays this year by lending a hand to neighbors in need. Numerous branches are getting in the festive spirit by sponsoring or independently organizing charity drives for local community members and families. branches are getting creative this season. In the communities it serves across the Finger Lakes, Community Bank s goal is to make a significant local impact this time of year when a little cheer can make a big difference in a family s holiday season. Manager David Sloan said. I invite the community to get involved with one of the amazing initiatives our branches are hosting, and help give our neighbors in need a happier holiday. Canandaigua South Main Street and Country Road 10 branches are donation dropoff locations for Toys for Tots. The gifts collected will be distributed to local families in need. The branches also participated in Salvation Army red kettle bell ringing. Newark Plaza branch is hosting a shoe drive fundraiser collecting gently used shoes to send to families in need outside of the United States. Penn Yan Plaza branch has a toy collection box for Yates Christmas Program. Phelps branch is a donation drop-off location for Toys for Tots and is collecting food and toys for Phelps Lions Club. Geneva Seneca Street branch is collecting new hats and gloves to donate to the Salvation Army for local children in need.

4 Burlington, Vt. Community Bank N.A. branches across New England are celebrating the holidays this year by lending a hand to neighbors in need. More than 20 branches are getting in the festive spirit by sponsoring or independently organizing charity drives for local community members and families. branches are getting creative this season. In the communities it serves across New England, Community Bank s goal is to make a significant local impact this time of year when a little cheer can make a big difference in a family s holiday season. Manager Anita Bourgeois said. I invite the community to get involved with one of the amazing initiatives our branches are hosting, and help give our neighbors in need a happier holiday. Brattleboro branch is collecting nonperishable food items for Feed the Need. Barre and Northfield branches are drop-off locations for Toys for Tots and participating in Light a Light for a Child to help prevent child abuse. Burlington College Street branch is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots and is collecting items for Committee on Temporary Shelter. Enosburg branch is drop-off location for Toys for Tots and hosting a food drive to benefit Enosburg Food Shelf. Fair Haven branch is hosting a food drive and collecting hats, mittens and toys to benefit the local community center and Toys for Kids. The team will also be selling bears to benefit the American Red Cross. Hardwick branch has a giving tree in its lobby to collect toys and items for children at Hardwick Elementary School. In addition, the team is participating in Hardwick Community Children s Christmas Project. Hinesburg branch is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots. Jericho branch is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots. Johnson branch is participating in a Meals on Wheels fundraiser and collecting nonperishable food items for Johnson Food Shelf.

5 Rutland-area branches are drop-off locations for Toys for Tots. The Rutland Woodstock Avenue branch will also be selling bears to benefit the American Red Cross. South Burlington o Williston Road branch is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots and is collecting various items including hats, socks, infant formula and cough drops for Committee on Temporary Shelter. o Kennedy Drive branch is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots and is o collecting items for Committee on Temporary Shelter. Shelburne Road branch is collecting items for Committee on Temporary Shelter and selling bears to benefit the American Red Cross. South Hero branch has a holiday giving tree in its lobby to collect toys and items for local children in need. Springfield branch will have a giving tree in its lobby to provide those in need with a more plentiful and pleasant holiday. St. Albans branch is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots. In addition, the team has a giving tree in its lobby to support families of the Samaritan House in St. Albans. Vergennes and Bristol branches are participating in the Department for Children and Families HOPE Gingerbread People to provide gifts for children in need. Waterbury branch has a holiday giving tree in its lobby to collect toys and items for local children in need. Wilmington branch is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots.

6 Wilkes Barre, Pa. Community Bank N.A. branches across Northeastern Pennsylvania are celebrating the holidays this year by lending a hand to neighbors in need. Numerous branches are getting in the festive spirit by sponsoring or independently organizing charity drives for local community members and families. branches are getting creative this season. In the communities it serves across Northeastern Pennsylvania, Community Bank s goal is to make a significant local impact this time of year when a little cheer can make a big difference in a family s holiday season. Manager Bob Cirko said. I invite the community to get involved with one of the amazing initiatives our branches are hosting, and help give our neighbors in need a happier holiday. Wilkes-Barre North Franklin Street branch is collecting various items for SPCA of Luzerne County. Wyoming branch is hosting a food drive to collect nonperishable food items for Keystone Rescue Mission for the Homeless. Tunkhannock branch is a community toy box collection site for Interfaith Friends. Donations will help give local families in a need a fuller holiday.

7 Corning, N.Y. Community Bank N.A. branches across the Southern Finger Lakes are celebrating the holidays this year by lending a hand to neighbors in need. Numerous branches are getting in the festive spirit by sponsoring or independently organizing charity drives for local community members and families. branches are getting creative this season. In the communities it serves across the Southern Finger Lakes, Community Bank s goal is to make a significant local impact this time of year when a little cheer can make a big difference in a family s holiday season. Manager David Sloan said. I invite the community to get involved with one of the amazing initiatives our branches are hosting, and help give our neighbors in need a happier holiday. The local branches of Woodhull, Hammondsport, Corning North and Market Street, Bath and the Woodhull Small Business Loan Department are participating in the Arbor Housing and Development Annual Giving Tree Project.

8 Oneonta, N.Y. Community Bank N.A. branches across the Southern Tier are celebrating the holidays this year by lending a hand to neighbors in need. Numerous branches are getting in the festive spirit by sponsoring or independently organizing charity drives for local community members and families. branches are getting creative this season. In the communities it serves across the Southern Tier, Community Bank s goal is to make a significant local impact this time of year when a little cheer can make a big difference in a family s holiday season. Manager Paul Lepore said. I invite the community to get involved with one of the amazing initiatives our branches are hosting, and help give our neighbors in need a happier holiday. Delhi branch is hosting a food drive to benefit Delhi Food Pantry. The team is collecting nonperishable food items and non-food items, such as paper goods and cleaning supplies. Otego branch is collecting food for the Rotary Food Drive. Canastota branch is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots and participating in the Trees for Our Troops campaign. Norwich branch is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots. Cooperstown Main Street branch is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots and is collecting food for a local food pantry. Oneonta branch is participating in the Salvation Army s Angel Tree Program to collect toys and items for local families in need.

9 Springfield, Ma. Employees at Community Bank N.A. s Springfield branch are helping spread holiday cheer this season by lending a hand to neighbors in need with the goal of making a significant local impact and bringing extra holiday joy to local community members, children and families. Manager Anita Bourgeois said. I invite the community to get involved with one of the amazing initiatives our branches are hosting, and help give our neighbors in need a happier holiday. This year, the branch is sponsoring a Big Brothers, Big Sisters family. Employees are working together to purchase items on the family s Christmas wish lists to make their holiday brighter. Across New England, many branches are sponsoring or independently organizing charity drives for their local communities. Visit your local Community Bank N.A. branch to learn how to help those in need this holiday

10 Wellsville, N.Y. Employees at Community Bank N.A. s Wellsville Main Street branch are helping spread holiday cheer this season by lending a hand to neighbors in need with the goal of making a significant local impact and bringing extra holiday joy to local community members, children and families. supporting local families, especially around the holidays, Community Bank N.A. Branch Manager Virginia Elliott said. I invite the community to get involved with one of the amazing initiatives our branches are hosting, and help give our neighbors in need a happier holiday. This year, the branch will have a Salvation Army Giving Tree in its lobby to help provide a fuller holiday for local families in need. In addition, the team held dress-down days to support Laurie Mickle Fireworks Display. Across New York, many branches are sponsoring or independently organizing charity drives for their local communities. Visit your local Community Bank N.A. branch to learn how to help those in need this holiday

11 Randolph, N.Y Community Bank N.A. branches across Western New York are celebrating the holidays this year by lending a hand to neighbors in need. Numerous branches are getting in the festive spirit by sponsoring or independently organizing charity drives for local community members and families. branches are getting creative this season. In the communities it serves across Western New York, Community Bank s goal is to make a significant local impact this time of year when a little cheer can make a big difference in a family s holiday season. supporting local families, especially around the holidays, Community Bank N.A. Vice President Regional Manager Eric Garvin said. I invite the community to get involved with one of the amazing initiatives our branches are hosting, and help give our neighbors in need a happier holiday. Silver Creek branch is hosting a toy collection to benefit Silver Creek Kiwanis Club and Salvation Army fundraiser. Ripley branch is participating in the Love Bear Project by collecting toys, books, winter items and clothing for families in need. Randolph branch is hosting a coat drive to benefit Community Cupboard. About Community Bank System Inc. Community Bank System Inc. operates more than 230 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and Western Massachusetts through its banking subsidiary, Community Bank N.A. With more than $10 billion in assets, the DeWitt, New York-headquartered company is among the country s 150 largest financial institutions. In addition to a full range of retail and business banking services, the company offers comprehensive financial planning, insurance and wealth management services. Community Bank System Inc. subsidiaries/business units include OneGroup NY Inc., which provides risk management and commercial insurance, employee benefits and personal lines insurance; Community Bank Wealth Management, which provides investment advisory, personal trust and financial planning services, as well as personal, business and nonprofit portfolio design; and Benefit Plans Administrative Services Inc., which provides actuarial, retirement and VEBA/HRA plan administration, and collective investment fund, employee benefit trust and transfer agency services.