Giving Tree


WSB Giving Tree Logo.
 
            
            At Watertown Savings Bank, Financial investments in our community are
            very important to us. We strive for excellence as a provider of financial
            support for the many groups, organizations and individuals who work to
            benefit the North Country. The WSB Giving Tree represents the many ways
            in which we proudly support the community you call home. 

 
Total Community Support in 2024 from The WSB Giving Tree as of today:  $41,625.00

Browse through the archives below and see the members of our North Country Community we support every day.

United Way donation, 2024.WSB Supports United Way of NNY

Dawn Cole, Chief Executive Officer, The United Way of NNY, accepts a donation from Denise Randall, WSB, in support of the many programs our local United Way offers which benefit so many in our community. 



WSB Supports Ed Beerman Scholarship

Kerri Noone, Branch Manager, WSB Chaumont office, presents a check to Laci Kenyon, recipient of the Ed Beerman Scholarship.  Congratulations, Laci.




Jacob Shaver Beerman scholarship winner.WSB Supports Ed Beerman Scholarship

Kerri Noone, Branch Manager, WSB Chaumont office, presents a check to Jacob Shaver, recipient of the Ed Beerman Scholarship.  Congratulations, Jacob.




Donation to the VTC.WSB Supports the VTC

Volunteer Transportation Center Foundation Director & Director of Communications, Jeremiah Papineau, accepts a check from Rebecca Barney, WSB, to benefit the VTC and the services they provide for our community.

 

Donation to 2024 Irish Fesyival.WSB Supports Irish Festival

Chad McKee, WSB, presents a check to Dave Missert, President, Watertown Goes Green Irish Festival, for sponsorship of the 2024 Irish Festival.




Block Party Donation.WSB Supports Downtown Block Party

Don Rutherford, CEO, Watertown Local Development Corp., accepts a check from Chad McKee, WSB, for sponsorship of the 2024 Downtown Block Party planned for this summer.

 


Donation to Camp Wabasso.WSB Supports 4-H Camp Wabasso

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Sabrina Derue, Director of 4-H Camp Wabasso accepts a donation from Chad McKee, Watertown Savings Bank, to benefit Camp Wabasso’s summer youth and year round programs.


Donation to Kathy Arendt of Hospice.WSB Supports Hospice of Jeff. County

Kathy Arendt, Director of Foundation Operations & Development, Hospice of Jefferson County, accepts a check from Dan Phillips, WSB, to benefit Hospice and the services they provide in our community.



Donation to Indian River Lakes Conservancy.Indian River Lakes Conservancy

Indian River Lakes Conservancy, Executive Director, Jim “Wylie” Huffman, accepts a check from Chad McKee, WSB, in support of the IRLC’s many programs and events which preserve critical habitat for the unique plants and animals that call the North Country home.



Donation to JCC.WSB Supports JCC Foundation

Jefferson Community College Foundation Executive Director, Benjamin Foster, accepts a check from Cory Burns, WSB, for benefit of the JCC Foundation and educational programs. 



Donation to Victim's Assistance Center.WSB Supports Victim’s Assistance Center

Kristin Proven, VAC Development Director, accepts a check from Noah Murrock, WSB, in support of the center’s mission to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and shelter to victims of domestic/family violence.



Donation to T.I. Music Festival.WSB Supports T.I. Music Festival

Dan Phillips, WSB, presents a check to Mike Lennox, Next Level Entertainment, for sponsorship of the 2024 Thousand Islands Music Festival taking place this summer in Clayton.



Donation to 1812 Sports & EntertainmentWSB Supports Local Youth Lax

Chad McKee, WSB, presents a check to Justin Pecori, 1812 Sports & Entertainment, for sponsorship of the Youth Lacrosse League this year at the Watertown Fairgrounds.



Donation to Concerts in the Park.WSB Supports Concerts In The Park

Christine Powers, WSB, presents a check to Kevin Jordan, Watertown Noon Rotary, for sponsorship of the 2023 Concert in the Park. The annual music event celebrates Independence Day at Thompson Park. 


 

Donation to Relay for Life.WSB Supports Relay for Life

Bonnie Eppolito, Senior Manager of Development, American Cancer Society, accepts a check from Chad McKee, WSB, to benefit the annual Relay for Life event taking place on June 14, 2024.



Donation to the JCC Community Impact Fund.WSB Supports JCC Impact Fund

Dr. Dan Dupee, II, JCC President, and Benjamin Foster, Executive Director, JCC Foundation, accept a check from Jeff Fallon, WSB, in support of JCC’s Community Impact Fund for Career Education.  Learn more about the fund here.



Donation to the Jefferson County Historical Society.WSB Supports Historical Society

Rebecca Barney, WSB, presents a check to Toni Engleman, Jefferson County Historical Society Executive Director, in support of the Historical Society’s 100th anniversary celebration.



2018      $357,819.51

2019      $360,356.36

2020      $160,415.77

2021      $546,793.40

2022      $362,864.28

2023      $361,471.19