WELLSBORO – C&N’s employee-led Giving Back, Giving Together program has received an Honorable Mention in the Community and Economic Development category of the ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards. This marks the third national recognition for the program, which previously earned honors in 2021 and 2022 and highlights the meaningful local impact driven by C&N teammates.

The recognition specifically honors Giving Back, Giving Together’s most recent initiative, Standing Strong Against Cancer, which united teammates across C&N’s footprint to support individuals and families impacted by cancer in their local communities. Through grassroots fundraising, volunteer efforts, and donation drives, teams partnered with local organizations to provide direct, meaningful support.

Through the Standing Strong Against Cancer initiative, C&N teammates:

• Raised $108,555 for local organizations and families
• Donated 2,127 essential items
• Volunteered 164 hours
• Supported 22 local organizations

Every dollar raised and every item donated stayed within the communities served by C&N, reinforcing the program’s mission of delivering local impact.

Participating organizations and C&N teams included:

• American Legion Post 572 – Military Share – Knoxville & Elkland teams
• American Legion Auxiliary Unit 49 – Troy team
• American Legion Post 84 – Wellsboro Branch team
• Beaver Springs American Legion Post 23 – Beaver Springs team
• Birmingham Burd Post 1425 – Hornell team
• Blue Star Mothers of America – North Central PA 12 – Williamsport, South Williamsport, Old Lycoming, Muncy & Jersey Shore teams
• Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association – Wellsboro team
• Doylestown Post 175 Veterans of Foreign Wars – Doylestown teams
• Glen Hope Care Farm – Lancaster & York teams
• God’s Country Trout Unlimited – Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing – Coudersport team
• Goodies for Our Troops – Wellsboro team
• Herbert Lee Webster Post 235 – Tioga team
• Lewisburg American Legion Post 182 – Lewisburg team
• Mansfield Memorial VFW Post 6757 & Auxiliary – Mansfield team
• Milton American Legion Post 71 – West Milton team
• Northern Tier Veterans – Sayre, Laporte, Dushore, Athens, Wysox, Towanda & East Smithfield teams
• Northumberland American Legion Post 44 – Northumberland team
• Rides 4 Vets – Emporium team
• Salute 2 Service – Newtown team
• VFW Auxiliary Robert F. Snyder Post 6755 – Liberty team
• VFW Post 7878 Valley Forge – Chesterbrook team
• Wellsboro VFW Post 4907 – Wellsboro team

“This recognition reflects the compassion and dedication of our teammates and the power of local impact,” said Brad Scovill, President and CEO of C&N. “Through Giving Back, Giving Together, our teams identify needs in their communities and take action. The Standing Strong Against Cancer initiative is a powerful example of neighbors supporting neighbors. As we celebrate 10 years of this employee-led program and work toward surpassing $1 million raised, this recognition makes the milestone even more meaningful and reinforces the difference our teammates continue to make.”

Since launching in 2015, Giving Back, Giving Together has continued to grow through employee leadership and community partnerships. To date, the program has:

• Raised $919,287.03
• Donated 45,526 essential items
• Volunteered 1,869 hours
• Supported 278 local organizations

As Giving Back, Giving Together celebrates its 10-year milestone, C&N teammates are now working toward an exciting goal of surpassing $1 million raised to support local communities.

The Community Commitment Awards recognize banks across the country that are making significant contributions to community and economic development. C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program continues to stand out for its employee-led approach, local focus, and measurable impact.

As the program moves forward, C&N remains committed to strengthening communities, supporting local organizations, and empowering teammates to continue making a difference where it matters most.