President's Message

It is hard to believe we are already preparing for yet another holiday season and Walden Savings Bank has plenty to be thankful for. I am happy to share that Walden Savings Bank has been voted "Best Bank" for the eighth year in a row along with “Best Mortgage Company” in the Times Herald Record Readers' Choice Awards! Walden Savings Bank was also selected as a winner in the categories for Overall Employer and Financial Planning (Walden Investment Services). We are so very appreciative for your support and will continue to work hard to earn your vote and confidence each and every day!

Now in its sixth year, we are proud to once again participate in our “22 Days of Giving” program. Walden Savings Bank employees make a weekly donation to have the ability to dress casual on Friday and Saturday. The funds raised are matched by the bank and then distributed to our twenty two branches/departments. Each team then selects a charitable cause or family to support. Since this programs inception, we have donated over $100,000 to those in need in our community. Be on the lookout next month for the many heartwarming stories of our charitable giving that will be featured on social media.  

We are also excited to announce that our Community Champion program will continue in 2022! Our partnership with Energy 103 Radio created the “Community Champion” program as a way to highlight members of our community who selflessly volunteer for community organizations. In addition to recognizing the volunteer, the Bank also awards the affiliated non-profit organization with $500. To learn more about the nine 2021 Community Champions or to nominate someone who should be recognized, please visit us online at: waldensavings.bank/communitychampion.  

Next, our Scott’s Corners Branch transformation project is near completion! This project includes the creation of the “WSB Café,” a coffee bar for guests, digital displays, an augmented reality video experience and a digital discovery center that will offer access to hands-on demonstrations of the latest in digital technology.  We’ll be hosting a grand opening celebration in the spring to mark this occasion, however, you can stop by now to check out our transformed branch space. You can view the entire project from ground breaking to completion at the Walden Savings Bank Blog at waldensavings.bank/blog.

Finally, we are happy to be counting down to our 150^th year in 2022. As we prepare for this milestone, we will be sharing many ways that our community, customers and employees can get involved with the celebration! We could not have made it this far without you - our loyal customers, many of whom have been banking with Walden Savings Bank for generations.

It is our privilege to serve you, and are thankful to be your bank of choice in the Hudson Valley. On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff at Walden Savings Bank, I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holiday season.

Sincerely,

Derrik R. Wynkoop

President & C.E.O.