The Summit In The Community

Giving back to our communities

The Summit is dedicated to the rich diversity of the communities that we serve. You will regularly see our staff out and about supporting hundreds of not-for-profit organizations that share our mission and values through in-kind donations, event sponsorships, and fundraising activities.

Here are just a of the ways we elevated the ordinary in all our regions in 2023:

free financial education or counseling sessions

individuals assisted with no-cost financial education or counseling

donations made to charities, non-profits, and schools

raised for local charities, community projects, non-profits, and schools

total staff hours volunteered

Community Spotlights

People holding Large "checks" i The Summit's Brighton branch

ROC the Taste Funds Presented to Beneficiaries

November 12, 2019

Representatives from The Summit Federal Credit Union, Tops Markets and Galaxy Events gathered at our Brighton branch on November 7th to present checks to the Center for Youth and Villa of Hope. The funds were raised by both The Summit and Tops at the ROC the Taste food and music festival, organized by Galaxy Events. […]

Taste of Syracuse Proceeds Presented

October 2, 2019

Representatives from The Summit Federal Credit Union, Tops Friendly Markets and Galaxy Events joined together to present checks to Arc of Onondaga and Elmcrest Children’s Center, the beneficiaries of 2019’s Taste of Syracuse. Each beneficiary received $9,000 of a total $18,000 raised, with approximately $14,000 collected by Tops and $4,000 by The Summit. Read the […]

Irondequoit Public Library and The Summit check presentation

Reading and Shelter Animals Go Hand in Paw

September 26, 2019

For the third year, The Summit Federal Credit Union and the Irondequoit Public Library have teamed up for charity, this year to support the Animal Service League, a local organization that serves animals in need and promotes responsible pet care. Those who participated in the Irondequoit Public Library’s summer reading program could choose to donate […]

Brockway Truck Show Celebrates 20th Anniversary

August 14, 2019

People gathered in Cortland for the 20th Annual Brockway Truck Show August 8th –11th to celebrate Brockway trucks, which were built in Cortland from 1912 to 1977. The Summit sponsored the event with a grand fireworks display and lots of fun activities for kids and kids-at-heart.

The Summit Sponsors Perinton Youth Triathlon

August 7, 2019

As a sponsor of the Perinton Youth Triathlon, The Summit was on the scene Saturday, August 3rd to congratulate all the participants. Perinton Branch Manager Greg Dankey and Molly Nutting from Human Resources passed out water and sunglasses to the triathletes and their families.

Taste of the Market Demonstrations Begin

July 24, 2019

The Taste of the Market cooking demonstration series at the Rochester Public Market is underway. Sponsored by The Summit Federal Credit Union and held at the new nutrition education center inside the indoor shed, these demonstrations show market-goers how to prepare easy, healthy meals using fresh food from the market. Taste of the Market is […]

The Summit and Rochester Regional Breast Center with large check.

Wine & Chocolate Festival Proceeds Donated to Rochester Regional Health Breast Center

May 21, 2019

This month, The Summit Federal Credit Union presented a check for $2,500 to the Rochester Regional Health Breast Center. The check’s proceeds were raised at The Summit’s Rochester Wine & Chocolate Festival, held in March.

Funds for Buffalo-Niagara AHA Presented

April 1, 2019

The Summit presented a check for $3,670 to the Buffalo-Niagara American Heart Association. The funds were raised at the Buffalo Wine & Chocolate Festival in January and from other initiatives. In turn, the AHA donated $500 in gym gear to St. Mary’s School for the Deaf.

LEAD at Golisano Upstate Children's Hospital

Syracuse Law Enforcement Honored at Golisano Upstate Children’s Hospital

January 14, 2019

For Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, The Summit joined patients of Golisano Upstate Children’s Hospital and their families for dinner, provided by Chick-fil-A of Cicero. We also presented a $1,000 donation to the hospital on behalf of Syracuse Police and Onondaga Sheriffs, who gave out police-themed prizes and answered questions for the kids.