Contact: (Name of contact at charitable organization)
(Name of charitable organization)
(Contact's telephone number)

Helen Tederous, Corporate Affairs Manager
First Niagara
(716) 625-7002

For Immediate Release
(Date)

First Niagara Partners with (X)

First Niagara recently awarded ($ dollar amount) to (charitable organization's name) to support its (name of program).

"First Niagara is proud to make our support of charitable organizations a priority," said First Niagara's (ENY, CNY, WNY Regional President, X). "Supporting organizations like (charitable organization's name), which have such a positive impact on the quality of life here, is a great opportunity for us to help make a difference. By embracing the significance of giving as part of our business philosophy, we believe we are making First Niagara a better place to work and (WNY, ENY, CNY) a better place to live."

(Description of how funds will support the charitable organization.)

(Quote from charitable organization's executive director.)

(Description of charitable organization.)

First Niagara Bank was founded in 1870 and continues a legacy of giving. In addition to awarding grants from its foundation, First Niagara contributes leadership, time, talent and treasure to community-minded agencies through corporate donations, sponsorships and volunteerism.

For more information about First Niagara, visit www.fnfg.com.

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