{"id":109885,"date":"2019-11-26T12:34:07","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T17:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=109885"},"modified":"2019-11-26T12:34:07","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T17:34:07","slug":"community-bank-supports-neighbors-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=109885","title":{"rendered":"Community Bank supports neighbors this holiday season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Community-Bank.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Community-Bank.png 236w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Community-Bank-150x53.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Local branches invite community to join in giving back<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The holiday season often means spending extra time with\nfamily and friends and enjoying delicious meals with loved ones. It\u2019s also the\nperfect time to focus on gratitude and giving. Community Bank N.A. branches are\ngetting in the festive spirit by giving back to the communities they serve to\nensure all families have a happy holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In total, more than 70 Community Bank N.A. branches are\ncelebrating the holidays by lending a hand to their neighbors. Each branch team\nselected a local cause to support based on its community\u2019s needs. From hosting\nfood, clothing and toy drives to fundraising initiatives, Community Bank N.A.\nbranches want to make the world a brighter place this holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGiving back to our communities during the holidays is our\nfavorite tradition,\u201d Community Bank N.A. District Manager Barb Houghton said.\n\u201cThe true spirit of the holidays comes from helping those in need. Our branches\nwill be bustling this December to help make a difference! We encourage everyone\nto get involved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Community Bank N.A. invites its neighbors and the community\nto consider supporting or learning more about one of the many causes the bank\nis involved with this holiday season.<br>\nSpecific local activities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hamilton&nbsp;<\/strong>is collecting nonperishable\nfood items to benefit Hamilton Food Cupboard, which serves between 150-200\nfamilies each month from the Hamilton and Madison school districts.<\/li><li><strong>Oneida 585 Main Street and Cazenovia&nbsp;<\/strong>have\na Giving Tree in its lobbies where customers can pick a tag with a child\u2019s\nname, purchase the toy or clothing listed, then drop the item off at the\nbranch. The donated toys will then all be delivered to local families in need.<\/li><li><strong>Cazenovia&nbsp;<\/strong>is also hosting a food and\ngift drive to benefit Caz Cares. The branch team was inspired to hold the drive\nafter volunteering with Caz Cares in the fall to sort winter coats for its coat\ndrive and seeing the impact it has on the community.<\/li><li><strong>Canastota&nbsp;<\/strong>had a display in its lobby\nin November to raise awareness of the Romagnoli\u2019s Christmas Tree Farm\u2019s Trees\nfor Troops program. Each year, this program sends trees to troops and their\nfamilies. This year, they hope to send 350 trees.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Chittenango&nbsp;<\/strong>is collecting\nnonperishable food items for Town of Sullivan Food Pantry to keep its shelves\nstocked during its busiest time of year.<\/li><li><strong>Vernon&nbsp;<\/strong>is hosting a winter clothing\ndrive to benefit local families within the Vernon Verona Sherrill School\nDistrict. The branch is asking for donation of coats, mittens, scarves, boots,\nsocks and hats.<\/li><li><strong>Boonville&nbsp;<\/strong>is accepting donations of\npet food, pet supplies, cleaning products and office supplies to benefit Lewis\nCounty Humane Society, which is 100% funded by donations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit your local&nbsp;Community Bank N.A.&nbsp;branch to\nlearn how to help those in need this holiday season in your town.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Local branches invite community to join in giving back The holiday season often means spending extra time with family and friends and enjoying delicious meals with loved ones. It\u2019s also the perfect time to focus on gratitude and giving. 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