GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (March 18, 2022) — The Arrow Family of Companies is proud to share its charitable giving increased to $674,000 and Arrow Team volunteerism exceeded 7,700 hours in 2021 throughout an eight-county footprint from Albany to Plattsburgh. Of the total giving, more than $105,000 was donated directly by employees through internal fundraising and payroll elections.
During 2021, Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company, and Upstate Agency, LLC supported hundreds of community organizations, business associations and local nonprofits to help meet the ever-evolving needs of their communities.
In addition to sponsorships and financial contributions, team volunteerism is a big part of the company commitment to each community served. In 2021, Arrow team members logged 7,757 volunteer hours. More than 40 percent of those hours impacted organizations assisting underserved people and communities.
“Through volunteerism and charitable contributions, we supported a wide range of organizations and community needs in 2021. I am especially proud of the hours and dollars contributed directly by our employees,” said Arrow Financial Corporation President and CEO Thomas J. Murphy. “Giving back is an important part of who we are as a Company. Our Team demonstrates with each hour volunteered and dollar donated that we are neighbors as well as financial professionals.”
The Arrow Family of Companies includes Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company and Upstate Agency, LLC. They are all part of Arrow Financial Corporation, a multi-bank holding company headquartered in Glens Falls, New York, serving the financial needs of northeastern New York.