The 2024 projects are:

Keene: We are supporting the Keene Valley Neighborhood House’s Resident Christmas Fund, which is used to buy each person living there a Christmas present, making the holiday season special for those in nursing care. If you are interested in contributing to this Fund, you can give us a call at (518) 576-9515 for the details.

Lake Placid: We are collecting new toys, arts & craft supplies, clothing, and gift cards for the North Elba Community Christmas Fund. You can drop off your unwrapped donations at our Lake Placid location until December 13. Call us at (518) 523-7070 if you have questions.

Saranac Lake: We are collecting toys for Saranac Lake Holiday Helpers to be given to local children. Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at our branch until December 12. Call (518) 304-5200 with any questions.

“Our employees truly embrace the spirit of giving during the holidays by spearheading projects to ensure that all children in our communities will have a gift to unwrap on Christmas morning and that no one will go hungry,” said Jackie Hallock, VP/Director of Marketing. “We as bankers know how tight money can be during the holidays, and Project We Care gives us a chance to help the most vulnerable people in the North Country.”

Champlain National Bank was founded in 1909 in Essex County and is still locally owned and managed today with ten branches serving the people of the North Country and Adirondacks. In addition to traditional banking products, it has a full offering of mobile banking solutions, commercial loans, and mortgages.