Annual “United For Moms” Mother’s Day Drive Continues Through May 5 to Support Local Women in Need

Syracuse, NY – United Way of Central New York in partnership with COR Development Company, Community Bank, and OneGroup are working together to host United For Moms -- a Mother’s Day drive collecting personal care items for local women in need.

The public is encouraged to drop off personal and self-care care items such as: deodorant, body wash, socks, lip balm, hair accessories, nail care items, tissues, combs/brushes, hand and body lotion at one of the 25 local donation drop off points throughout Central New York. A full list of locations, suggested items, and additional ways to participate can be found at www.unitedformoms.org

All contributions will be sorted, packed, and distributed to local mothers by COR Development and Community Bank employees and United Way volunteers on Friday May 10th just in time for Mother’s Day.

“COR is grateful for the continued support from our community in making a tangible difference in the lives of local mothers. Partnering with United Way of Central New York, Community Bank and OneGroup again has amplified our reach, reflecting on the spirit of unity and generosity that defines our shared commitment to supporting those in need. Together, we are proud to continue this tradition of giving, ensuring that every mother in our community feels valued and supported on Mother's Day and beyond.” said Merissa Lynch, Marketing Manager for COR Development.

“The little things make a big difference to a person in need. Thank you to COR Development, OneGroup and Community Bank for their continued support of United Way and our drives, as well as the many participating tenants, and donors.” said Nancy Eaton, president of United Way of Central New York, “In addition, thank you to AT&T Premier Technologies for joining the effort this year with seven local AT&T stores.”

“Community Bank believes in the power of giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and supporting organizations like United Way is an absolute privilege. We can collectively make a meaningful impact in the lives of women in our community. Thank you to COR Development for including us in the wonderful cause.” said Lindsay Weichert, Community Bank Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Group Manager and United Way Board Member.

Collection bins will be available at multiple convenient locations throughout Central New York:

Baldwinsville

• AT&T - 18 East Genesee Street

Brewerton

• AT&T - 9557 Brewerton Road

Cazenovia 

• Meier’s Creek Brewing Company (Cazenovia location only) 33 Rippleton Road

Cicero

• Community Bank - 5966 State Route 31

Clay

• AT&T - 3953 NY Route 31 (Wegmans Plaza) 

Cortland

• AT&T - 877 Route 13
• AT&T - 4066 West Road 

Dewitt

• Community Bank - 5821 Bridge Street
• Community Bank - Corporate Headquarters - 5790 Widewaters Parkway

Fairmount

• King David’s – 3508 Genesee Street 

Fayetteville
Towne Center at Fayetteville 

• TOPS Friendly Markets 
• COR Development Company – 1st floor near the elevator 
• Shoppes At Towne Center 
• Walgreens 
• The YMCA of Central New York 
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill 
• King David’s

Manlius

• AT&T - 201 Fayette Street

North Syracuse

• AT&T - 3812 Brewerton Road

Skaneateles

• Community Bank - 1 East Genesee Street

Syracuse
The Inner Harbor 

• Iron Pier Leasing Office 
• Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor 
• Café Blue 

Franklin Square

• One Group – 706 North Clinton Street

You may also order online off Amazon. Items will be sent directly United Way of Central New York: For more information on how to donate online or about the United for Moms Drive, please visit: United for Moms (unitedwedomore.org)

Contact Information:

• COR Development – Merissa Lynch | mlynch@corcompanies.com
• Community Bank – Erinn Perry| erinn.perry@cbna.com
• United Way of Central New York – Ray Manassa | rmanassa@unitedway-cny.org

About COR Development Company, LLC:

COR Development Company, LLC and its affiliates are a full-service real estate development, property management, brokerage and construction companies founded in 1998. Since its inception, COR Companies has developed, constructed, and managed a vast portfolio of commercial and residential properties, contributing significantly to the upstate New York economy. COR has developed complex and multi-faceted projects such as office, retail, commercial, hospitality, industrial, high-tech facilities, mixed-use residential apartments, and affordable housing.

About Community Bank System Inc.
Community Bank System Inc. operates more than 200 customer facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont and western Massachusetts through its banking subsidiary, Community Bank N.A., and has been serving its communities for more than 155 years. With over $15.1 billion in assets, the DeWitt, New York-headquartered company is among the country’s 125 largest financial institutions. In addition to a full range of retail and business banking services, the company offers comprehensive financial planning, insurance and wealth management services through its subsidiaries/business units that include: OneGroup NY Inc., which provides risk management and commercial insurance, employee benefits and personal lines insurance; Community Bank Wealth Management, which provides investment advisory, personal trust and financial planning services, as well as personal, business and nonprofit portfolio design; and Benefit Plans Administrative Services Inc., which provides actuarial, retirement and VEBA/HRA plan administration, and collective investment fund, employee benefit trust and transfer agency services on a national scale. Community Bank System Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the company’s stock trades under the symbol “CBU.” For more information about Community Bank, visit cbna.com or ir.communitybanksystem.com.

For more information on Community Bank’s checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages, personal and business loans, and financial planning, visit cbna.com. Better banking starts with trust, and Community Bank is honored to be recognized for the second year in a row as one of America’s Most Trusted Companies 2023 by Newsweek. Community Bank N.A. has consistently been ranked among the top-performing U.S. banks in America by Forbes magazine since the list was first published in 2009. Community Bank N.A. is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

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