Washington Trust Supports City Camp Program for Olneyville Youth
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Washington Trust has partnered with the Episcopal Conference Center of RI (ECC) to support its City Camp program for 150 youth aged 6-12 in Providence's Olneyville neighborhood. The free week-long program offers daily field trips, activities, and lunch. Washington Trust provided financial support, reusable water bottles, and insulated lunch bags for campers. Bank volunteers, including CEO Edward O. Handy III, participated in camp activities.
The initiative aligns with Washington Trust's commitment to supporting community needs. Sara Clarke, Executive Director of ECC, emphasized the program's importance in providing a safe, creative, and inclusive experience for children who might not otherwise have access to summer camp. Washington Trust is set to open a new branch in Olneyville on August 19th at 1917 Westminster Street.
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- Washington Trust is expanding its presence by opening a new branch in Olneyville on August 19th
- The bank is demonstrating community engagement through support of local youth programs
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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
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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