President's Message

As we approach the holiday season, we'd like to extend a sincere thank you to our many customers and the entire community for all of your support this year. The holidays are a time when many of us join together to help our friends and neighbors and our employees always look forward to doing our part as well.

One of our favorite annual traditions is the "Stuff the Van" food drive benefiting the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. This will be the 5th year that we have participated and our team is excited to add to the 8,000 pounds we’ve previously donated! 

Already entering its third year, we’re proud to once again be participating in our “22 Days of Giving.” Walden Savings Bank employees make a weekly donation to have the ability to dress casual on Friday’s. The funds raised are then matched by the bank and are distributed among our twenty two branches and departments. Each team then selects a cause or family in need to support that is meaningful to them.  Be on the lookout next month for these many heartwarming stories.

As in years past, our branches will serve as a drop off site for Toys for Tots, and many other local charitable initiatives. We’re also proud to sponsor “Fox Radio’s Holiday Gift” initiative, awarding $500 to ten local families in need.  

It is our privilege to serve you, and we are thankful for the opportunity to work with the businesses and residents of the Hudson Valley. On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff at Walden Savings Bank, I wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Holiday Season!

Sincerely,

Derrik R. Wynkoop

President & C.E.O.