WESTERLY, R.I., Aug. 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust ("the Bank")
recently partnered with the Episcopal Conference Center of
RI ("ECC") to bring its City Camp program to
approximately 150 youth aged 6- 12 in the Olneyville neighborhood
of Providence.
ECC has been offering its week-long City Camp program, which
provides daily field trips, activities, and lunch, free of charge
since 1982. This year, three week-long sessions were provided to
approximately 150 campers at Joslin Park & Playground in
Providence.
In addition to financial support, Washington Trust provided
reusable water bottles and insulated lunch bags at the beginning of
the sessions to all City Camp campers. Washington Trust volunteers,
including Chairman & CEO, Edward O. "Ned" Handy III, and
Executive Vice President of Retail Lending and Community Lending
Officer, Rolando Lora, joined the
campers to kick off a City Camp day with a game of "silent
ball."
"Washington Trust is committed to supporting organizations that
help meet the needs of individuals and families in the communities
we serve," said Handy. "City Camp provides an incredible experience
for the youth of Olneyville, while removing the cost-burden of a
traditional summer camp for their families. We are thrilled to
support such a wonderful offering from ECC!"
"Our City Camp program provides a safe, creative, and inclusive
experience to children who may not otherwise have access to a
summer camp program," said Sara
Clarke, Executive Director of ECC. "The resources Washington
Trust provides to support City Camp helps us deliver a top-tier
summer camp experience to our campers from the Olneyville
neighborhood, and we are grateful for their support."
Washington Trust will open a new branch in Olneyville at 1917
Westminster Street on August
19th. For more information, visit
https://www.washtrust.com/olneyville.
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New England improve their financial lives. The Bank offers a wide
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