Pioneer's Community Impact
Fulfilling Our Promise
Since Pioneer’s founding in 1889, we’ve remained dedicated to enacting positive change in the Capital Region through a combination of community investing, employee engagement, and charitable giving through our Foundation. This work wouldn’t be possible without the volunteering efforts of our employees and the gracious support of our customers. Thank you for enabling us to inspire progress in our community and make a difference in the lives of local children and families.
Pioneer's Charitable Foundation At-a-Glance
- 100% of proceeds go directly to community-based organizations and non-profits
- 71% employee participation rate in charitable activities
- Signature events have raised over $132,000
since 2018 - Given $1.6 million in donations since its founding
- Over 400 local organizations impacted
- More than 16,000 employee volunteer hours logged
- $35,000 in grants awarded to 10 local organizations
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“Updated locations, together with the recent acquisition of Hudson Financial, underscore Pioneer’s strategic investment in the southern part of its footprint.”
"The purchase of Altamont Physical Therapy, including property and equipment, was financed by Pioneer and the Al Tech Fund — a loan program administered by the Advance Albany County Alliance."
Now, with seed money from Pioneer Bank, and a fundraising campaign that is starting, [Mary Liz Stewart & Paul Stewart] are planning a museum-interpretive center and community space."