FeedMore WNY – Food 2 Families

Spreading Holiday Cheer in WNY!
We’re excited to participate once again (since 2008) with the Food 2 Families Food Drive to benefit FeedMore WNY!
Thank you FeedMore WNY for making a difference in the lives of so many!

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Salvation Army Toy Drive

There’s nothing like watching a child’s eyes light up on Christmas morning when they see that Santa left a gift or two. That’s the reason we partner with the Salvation Army’s Toy Drive – to keep the magic of the holiday season alive and well for local children.  Thank you to our friendly elves: Stephanie and Tracy.

 

 

 

 

 

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Western Division Awards $6500 in Scholarships to Local Students

Western Division is pleased to announce the 2024 Scholarship Award winners.  Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors planning to further their education at a two-or-four year college or university.

The scholarships were awarded to students that exhibited excellence in four categories: GPA; community service; leadership roles and an essay question.  This year’s winners received $1000 each, with one recipient awarded $500 due to their service to the community.

Madyson Bush (Lockport, NY) – Academic Award

High School: Starpoint High School

College: Nazareth University

Career: Business

 

 

 

 

Isabella Ligammare (Lancaster, NY) – Academic Award

High School: Lancaster High School

College: Niagara University

Career: Nursing

 

 

 

 

Kylee Perry (West Seneca, NY) – Academic Award

High School: West Seneca West High School

College: Hilbert College

Career: Business

 

 

 

 

Trevor Sinclair (Lancaster, NY) – Academic Award

 High School: Lancaster High School

College: Cornell University

Career: Law

 

 

 

Julianna Spacciapolli (Fredonia, NY) – Academic Award

High School: Fredonia High School

College: Canisius University

Career: Business

 

 

 

Faith Wendel (Amherst, NY) – Academic & Community Award

High School: Buffalo Seminary

College: Williams College

Career: Computer Science

 

 

 

________________________________Herd of HopeWe Have a Name!

***Rumble***

The time has come!  We have chosen the winner of our ‘Name the Buffalo’ contest that we’ve been holding over the last several weeks, and we have to say it’s been quite the fun experience.  We’ve loved reading all the entries and we admire how creative some of you are!  We’re extremely grateful to everyone who participated in this contest.

Choosing the winning entry wasn’t easy, but we felt the name “Rumble – because he fights cancer“ submitted by Devon O’Brien, from Akron, NY, was perfect.

Thank you everyone for your participation and welcome Rumble to our membership.

 

Blue Buffalo Contest

For 80+ years Western Division has been a hometown credit union supporting our members and helping them achieve their financial goals.  That’s why partnering with Roswell Park Cancer Institute made sense to help them achieve one of their goals through the Herd of Hope Program.  (This is where our beautiful Blue Buffalo at our Williamsville branch location came from.)