First Niagara was founded as a community bank more than 135 years ago. From the very start, our company recognized the importance of reaching out and making a positive difference in society. That dedication to corporate citizenship has not only continued but grown over the years.

First Niagara's philanthropic mission is to support and empower not-for-profits with financial backing, employee volunteers and board members. We feel privileged to be able to support the communities in our markets across New York State and are proud to provide millions of dollars, thousands of hours of volunteering and professional expertise to hundreds of organizations across our region. Our goal is simple --- to be a genuine neighbor of choice.

Organizations that support children and youth are given special consideration.