We’re part of the same Hudson Valley you are.

We pride ourselves in being involved in our local community and supporting local businesses, through volunteerism as well as monetary support. Sawyer Savings Bank employees take part in many local events and work to support numerous non-profit organizations each year. Every Friday is Sawyer Spirit Friday, where our employees wear something blue and happily acknowledge customers who do the same. Every other Friday is “Casual for a Cause,” where employees dress casually to raise awareness and contributions for a cause chosen by them. For more information on some of the worthy organizations that Sawyer Savings Bank is proud to support, see below!

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We give where our neighbors need it

The Charitable Contributions Committee of the Board of Trustees, and well as the new Sawyer Savings Charitable Foundation oversees an annual budget that is designed to target areas that have the potential to make the greatest positive impact on the communities in which we serve.

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The Sawyer Savings Charitable Foundation

Throughout its growth, Sawyer Savings Bank never lost sight of our mission of supporting our local communities and serving others. While celebrating our 150th anniversary in 2021 we had the honor of donating $150,000 to local non profit organizations. The overwhelming feeling of gratitude for giving back to our community in such an immense way resonated with the Board of Trustees and staff. As a result, we are pleased to announce that Sawyer Savings Bank has finalized the process of forming our very own Charitable Foundation. We are honored to share with you it’s new mission:

The mission of the Sawyer Savings Charitable Foundation is to reinforce, encourage, and support our ongoing commitment to the well-being of our community.

The Foundation actively seeks and focuses on contemporary programs that provide a measurable impact across the communities that it serves. Our goal is to enhance the efforts of not-for-profit groups, institutions, schools and other organizations who are working to solve unfulfilled needs through innovative thinking and programs. We do this to help strengthen families and build prosperous communities in the Hudson Valley.

By the formation of this Foundation, we are committing to a wide range of organizations and programs throughout the region, including programs that promote job creation, business retention, business growth, and community enhancement. We look forward to sharing and working with those in our community on this new initiative to help make our community even stronger.

Please click here to learn more and/or apply.

Some of the worthy organizations that Sawyer Savings Bank is proud to support are:

  • 123 P.L.A.Y
  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  • American Heart
  • American Legion Post 193
  • American Legion Post 72
  • Andrew Mullen Fishing Tournament
  • Arm of the Sea Theater
  • Boys & Girls Club of Saugerties
  • Breast Cancer Options
  • C.A. Lynch Candy Fund
  • Cahill Elementary School
  • Capella Festiva
  • Christmas Wishes Ulster County, Inc.
  • Destinations of New York State
  • Food Bank of the Hudson Valley
  • Forsyth Nature Center Fall Festival
  • Gina Marie’z Academy of Performing Arts
  • Grant D. Morse Elementary School
  • Habitat for Humanity – Walk for Housing
  • Heritage Company
  • Highland – Subzero Heroes, Alzheimer’s Association
  • Highland Backpack Program
  • Highland Business Association
  • Highland Community Day
  • Highland Hose 125th Anniversary
  • Highland Lacrosse
  • Highland Little League/Babe Ruth League
  • Highland Middle School Bicycle Program
  • Highland Middle School PTA
  • Highland Music Boosters Concert Program
  • Highland Public Library
  • Highland Rotary Club
  • Highland Scholarships
  • Highland Varsity Letter Club
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
  • Kingston Kiwanis Kapers
  • LAFASNY -Ladies Auxiliary of the Firemen’s Assoc.
  • LOX of Bagels Open Golf Tournament
  • Marlboro Backpack Program
  • Marlboro Dukes 12U Travel Baseball
  • Marlboro Dukes Touchdown Club
  • Marlboro Faculty Association
  • Marlboro High School Drama Club
  • Marlboro High School FCCLA
  • Marlboro High School Senior Basketball Celebrations
  • Marlboro Hose Co. – Santa
  • Marlboro Marlins 11U Travel Baseball
  • Marlboro Scholarships
  • Marlboro Travel baseball
  • Marlboro UNICO
  • Marlboro UNICO 27th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
  • Marlboro Youth Baseball & Softball
  • Marlboro Youth Basketball Sponsorship
  • Marlboro Youth Football & Cheer
  • Marlboro-Milton Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament
  • Meet Me In Marlborough
  • Michael G. Gartland Memorial Scholarship
  • Michael Oremus Memorial Scholarship fundraiser
  • Milton Engine Co. #1
  • Mt Marion Elementary School
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • My Face
  • National Purple Heart Society
  • New Paltz Chamber Events
  • NYSCAR
  • Relay for Life Ulster County
  • Riccardi PTA
  • Rip Van Winkle BSA
  • Rip Van Winkle Council, BSA
  • Rip Van Winkle Council, BSA
  • S.A.A. Golf Tournament
  • Sarah Hallock Library
  • Saugerties American Legion Sports Committee Golf Tournament
  • Saugerties Area Youth Lacrosse
  • Saugerties AYSO Team Sponsorship
  • Saugerties Babe Ruth
  • Saugerties Backpack Program
  • Saugerties Chamber of Commerce
  • Saugerties Elks Golf Tournament
  • Saugerties Farmers Market
  • Saugerties Fire Dept
  • Saugerties Fish and Game Club
  • Saugerties Food Pantry
  • Saugerties High School
  • Saugerties High School – Post Prom Party
  • Saugerties Historical Society
  • Saugerties Hudson River Partnership, Inc.
  • Saugerties Kiwanis Club
  • Saugerties Knights of Columbus
  • Saugerties Knights of Columbus
  • Saugerties Lions Club
  • Saugerties Lions Club Golf Tournament
  • Saugerties Little League
  • Saugerties Mum Festival
  • Saugerties Mustangs Hockey
  • Saugerties NFL Flag Football
  • Saugerties Pro Musica
  • Saugerties Public Library
  • Saugerties Scholarships
  • Saugerties School Savings Program
  • Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame
  • Sawyer Automotive Foundation
  • Skating Club of Saugerties
  • Sparrow’s Nest –
  • Sparrow’s Nest Community Casual Day
  • Sponsorship of Saugerties Stallions
  • St Baldricks
  • St. Augustine Food Pantry
  • St. Augustine Thanksgiving Luncheon
  • St. Mary-St. Joseph Early Learning Center
  • Swing Against Addiction Golf Tournament
  • Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society
  • Tay Fisher’s Fight for the Cure
  • The Arc of Ulster County
  • Town of Lloyd Springfest
  • Town of Lloyd Sr. Citizens Day Breakfast
  • Town of Marlboro Playground Build
  • UCBR Community Fundraiser
  • Ulster Ballet Guild, Inc
  • Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Ulster County SPCA
  • Ulster Detachment Marine Corps League
  • Ulster Detachment Marine Corps League
  • United Way Corporate Sponsorship
  • Whispering Winds Equestrian Facility