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:  $278,436.52

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.



A Night For Nature Donation.WSB Supports A Night For Nature

Rebecca Barney, WSB, presents a check to Eileen Price, A Night For Nature, in support of the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center’s annual A Night For Nature event taking place on July 11th from 5pm-9pm.



2018      $357,819.51

2019      $360,356.36

2020      $160,415.77

2021      $546,793.40

2022      $362,864.28

2023      $361,471.19



AUSA DonationWSB Supports Ft. Drum AUSA

Chad McKee, WSB, presents a check to Michelle Capone, Regional Development, DANC, to benefit the annual Ft. Drum Chapter of AUSA (Association of the United States Army) breakfast.



Classic Car Show / Peyton Morse DonationWSB Supports Classic Car Show

Sherry Wilson and Vanessa Coleman, Coyote Moon, accept a check from Heather McNitt, WSB, in support of Coyote Moon’s Classic Cars & Classic Wine Car Show to benefit the Peyton Morse Legacy Foundation.



Jefferson County Fair DonationWSB Supports The Jeff County Fair

Chad McKee, WSB, presents a check to Larry Burnett, Jefferson County Agricultural Society, in support of the Jefferson County Fair and parade.




Dry Hill DonationWSB Supports Dry Hill

Cory Burns, WSB, presents a check to Dry Hill Ski Area owner, Boo Wells, to benefit the annual Summer Solstice Celebration taking place June 22nd at the Dry Hill Ski Area.

 



WSB Cup AwardWSB Cup Scholarship Awards

Congratulations to Olivia Urf and Jack Marra as the recipients of the 2024 WSB Cup Award. Olivia will be attending Stony Brook University majoring in biology while Jack is off to SUNY Geneseo to pursue a degree as a music educator. We wish you both the best.



Brew York Festival.WSB Supports Brew York Festival

Jason Price, Brew York Entertainment, accepts a check from Rebecca Barney, WSB, for sponsorship of the 2023 Brew York Festival taking place in Sackets Harbor this summer. Live music, craft beer and great food



Children's Miracle Network Donation.WSB Supports Children's Miracle Network

Shelby Morgia, WSB, presents a check to Angie VanWormer, Director of the Children's Miracle Network of NNY, to benefit CMN and Samaritan.



WSB Scholarship.WSB Scholarship Winner

Shelby Morgia, WSB, presents a check to Owen Bismark, recipient of the 2024 WSB Scholarship Award.  Owen is attending college this fall to pursue a career in business.  Congratulations, Owen.