Presenting the donation from OneGroup and Community Bank, from left are Allen Racine, Vice President, Commercial Banking Team Leader for Community Bank; Amanda Tagliarino, Senior Director of the Fieldstone Foundation; James Button, President & CEO of Citizen Advocates & Affiliates; and Matt Maguire, Regional President, North Country for OneGroup.
The Fieldstone Foundation is honored to announce a generous $12,000 joint donation from OneGroup and Community Bank in support of the Fieldstone Music Festival, the Foundation’s annual charitable fundraiser.
Proceeds from the festival benefit the Fieldstone Fund, a vital resource that addresses urgent financial hardships within our community, such as food, housing and healthcare insecurities. This fund serves as a safety net for individuals and families when no other resources are available.
In Franklin County, New York, approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line, highlighting the urgent need for support. Additionally, about 24.9% of adults in New York State experience food insecurity, underscoring the importance of initiatives like the Fieldstone Fund that help our neighbors avoid the impossible choices between paying rent, buying food or purchasing necessary medication.
“Addressing urgent financial, housing and food insecurities within the North Country deeply resonates with our organization,” said Allen Racine, VP, Commercial Banking Team Leader for Community Bank. “We believe it’s essential to take care of our community, and we’re proud to support the Fieldstone Foundation’s efforts, knowing that all funds donated stay local to help our neighbors.”
Amanda Tagliarino, Senior Director of the Fieldstone Foundation, also shared her gratitude: “We are incredibly thankful to OneGroup and Community Bank for their generous support of the Fieldstone Foundation. This contribution will help us continue to provide critical assistance to those facing financial hardships. It’s inspiring to see neighbors helping neighbors, coming together to make a tangible difference in the lives of children, families and individuals in our community.”
The Fieldstone Foundation is dedicated to ensuring no one in our community faces financial challenges alone. All funds raised through the Foundation’s initiatives, including the Fieldstone Music Festival, stay local to support the North Country.