CCHS Receives Funding From Stewart’s Holiday Match Program
The Chenango County Historical Society was recently awarded a donation by the Stewart’s Holiday Match program totaling $750. Funds will go directly to support activities designed to share local history with children and families. In addition to hosting both virtual initiatives and in-person activities, the Chenango County Historical Society is collaborating with other community organizations to expand youth programming. This gift ensures the development of child-friendly and family-focused programs in celebration of Chenango County’s unique cultural heritage.
Since the program’s inception, the Stewart’s Holiday Match has awarded nearly $32 million to a variety of organizations. In 2020, the program received roughly 1,700 applications requesting a total of $5 million in support, and was able to provide $1.88 million in aid, spread across a large array of organizations. All funds allocated by the Stewart’s Holiday Match go to support programs for children 18 and under in Stewart’s market area. Program funds are comprised of a 50-50 match by Stewart’s Shops to donations made by in-store customers. There are two Stewart's Shops in Chenango County with locations in New Berlin and Sherburne, New York.