The Summit In The Community

Giving back to our communities

We are dedicated to the rich diversity of the communities that we serve. You’ll regularly see team members from The Summit out and about supporting hundreds of not-for-profit organizations that share our mission and values through in-kind donations, event sponsorships, and fundraising activities.

Here are just a few of the ways we helped to elevate our communities:

73 free financial education or counseling sessions
1,268 individuals assisted with no-cost financial education or counseling
147 donations made to charities, non-profits, and schools.
Over $180,000 raised for local charities, community projects, non-profits, and schools
1,064 total staff hours volunteered

Community Spotlights

The Summit Presents $5,000 Donation to FeedMore from “Plates of Thanks” Initiative

February 2, 2022

The Summit today presented a donation of $5,000 to FeedMore Western New York (WNY). The “Plates of Thanks” campaign, held during the last two months of 2021, raised $5,000 to provide nutritious food for neighbors in need. Buffalo-area members of The Summit purchased “plates” of different values, with all proceeds benefitting FeedMore WNY. Employees of […]

The Summit Sponsors Family Activity at Irondequoit’s Winterfest

January 26, 2022

Our Irondequoit Branch was delighted to sponsor marshmallow roasting at Saturday’s Winterfest held at the Town of Irondequoit Town Hall campus. Hundreds of people braved the winter chill to check out dozens of activities, along with food trucks, and horse and wagon rides. Huge thanks to the Irondequoit Girl Scouts who partnered with us for […]

The Summit Announces 2-Year, $10,000 Partnership with MCC Athletics

January 19, 2022

The Summit today announced a two-year, $10,000 commitment to Monroe Community College Athletics. The partnership will include educational opportunities in the form of informative personal finance sessions for students and graduates entering the workplace by The Summit’s Senior Business Relations Specialist. An MCC page on The Summit’s website designed exclusively for MCC/Summit members will be […]

The Summit Donates $3,000 to Syracuse Police Athletic League

January 14, 2022

The Summit Federal Credit Union (The Summit) today presented a $3,000 donation to the Syracuse Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) at the Syracuse Police Department Headquarters. The presentation was arranged to follow and acknowledge National Law Enforcement Day on January 9th. The Summit has deep roots in the Syracuse region. In 2010, the Syracuse Federal Credit […]

Summit Donates 300 Meals to Irondequoit Community Cupboard

January 13, 2022

Late in 2021, The Summit was delighted to help the Irondequoit Brewery celebrate their second anniversary as the food and entertainment sponsor. Proceeds from the event were donated to the Irondequoit Community Cupboard. The Summit was pleased to present a check to the Cupboard which will be transformed into 300 meals. Established in 1995, the […]

Summit Members Make Holiday Wishes Come True

December 6, 2021

Members show generous spirit by supporting Rochester’s Villa of Hope.

Financial Education Session in Seneca Falls, NY

Students Participate in Financial Simulation Presented by The Summit

July 9, 2021

Students at the Seneca County Department of Youth Development learn financial life skills.

Credit Union Financial Education in the Community

Financial Education Sessions Presented at Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls

May 4, 2021

Summit employees virtually visited Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls to run financial education sessions in their business classes.

Plates of Thanks for FeedMore WNY

January 13, 2021

Thanks to our members, The Summit’s “Plates of Thanks” campaign was a success.

Summit presents check to Second Chance Adoption Shelter

The Summit Gives Support “Fur” Second Chances

January 12, 2021

The Summit celebrated Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with a donation to the Second Chance Canine Adoption Center.

The Summit gives cookies to Rochester General and Unity Hospital frontline worker.

The Summit Thanks Frontline Workers

December 18, 2020

The Summit thanks workers at Rochester hospitals.

Trillium Staff Get Lunch from The Summit

May 5, 2020

The Business Relations Team at The Summit Federal Credit Union provided one of our Member Organizations, Trillium Health, with lunch for essential staff members last week. These staff members are on the front lines performing Covid-19 testing in our community. Thanking them for their help as we fight this pandemic is just one of the […]