United for Moms’ Mother’s Day Drive Expands in 2025

Syracuse, NY –  The annual United for Moms Drive, a community-wide effort to collect personal care items for local women in need, has grown significantly in 2025. Organized by COR Development Company, United Way of Central New York, Community Bank, and OneGroup, the initiative now features even more collection sites across Central New York and an expanded network of partners.

This year’s drive runs from April 1 - May 4, giving the community ample time to contribute to this impactful cause. Donations of personal care items—including deodorant, body wash, socks, lip balm, hair accessories, and more—are being accepted at new and returning collection locations throughout the region. A full list of suggested donation items can be found at: www.unitedwedomore.org/moms

All contributions will be sorted, packed, and distributed to local mothers by COR Development and Community Bank employees on Tuesday May 6, 2025 just in time for Mother’s Day.

“This drive has continued to grow thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community. With more locations participating this year, we’re able to reach even more mothers who deserve to feel valued and supported on Mother’s Day and beyond. COR Development 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 and Community Bank again has amplified our reach, reflecting on the spirit of unity and generosity that defines our shared commitment to supporting those in need.” said Merissa Lynch, Marketing Manager for COR Development.

“When United Way of CNY created our Mother’s Day drive back in 2018, we were able to assemble just a handful of gift bags. Last year, we were able to distribute more than 200 bags to women throughout Central New York. Thanks to wonderful partners like like COR Development (and their participating tenants), Community Bank, and OneGroup we’ve been able to answer the need in a much bigger way. The support of our corporate partners, and the generosity of their employees and customers is what makes this effort grow every year.” said Katie Hanlon, Chief Community Officer of United Way of Central New York.

“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 Regional President of Central New York and United Way Board Member.

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

Towne Center at Fayetteville – Fayetteville, NY

• TOPS Friendly Markets - 5351 North Burdick St., Fayetteville, NY
• COR Development Company - 540 Towne Drive, Fayetteville, NY
• Guzman’s Dance Studio – 310 Towne Drive, Fayetteville, NY
• Walgreens – 101 Towne Drive, Fayetteville, NY
• The YMCA of Central New York – 200 Towne Drive, Fayetteville, NY
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill  – 550 Towne Drive, Fayetteville, NY
  • King David’s Restaurant – 317 Towne Drive, Fayetteville, NY
  • Bonefish Grill – 600 Towne Drive, Fayetteville, NY

The Syracuse Inner Harbor – Syracuse, NY

• Iron Pier Leasing Office - 720 Van Rensselaer Street, Syracuse, NY
• Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor - 310 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY
• Café Blue - 720 Van Rensselaer Street, Syracuse, NY Suite 104B

Community Bank Locations

• Community Bank Liverpool – 7379 Oswego Road, Liverpool, NY 13090
• Community Bank Syracuse – Hanover Square – 109 South Warren Street, Syracuse, NY
• Community Bank Dewitt – 5821 Bridge Street, East Syracuse, NY 
• Community Bank Cicero – 5966 State Rt. 31, Cicero, NY
• Community Bank Skaneateles - 1 E Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY
• OneGroup – 706 North Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, NY

• Limp Lizard Bar & Grill – 4628 Onondaga Blvd, Syracuse, NY
• Feldmeier Equipment – 6715 Brooklawn Parkway

Fairmount Court – Camillus, NY

• King David’s Restaurant Fairmount – 3508 West Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY

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 – Julie McLaughlin| julie.mclaughlin@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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