FANatic About Reading Program offers students the chance to be read a story by a Newport Gull Player!
MIDDLETOWN, RI (June 13, 2014) -- People’s Credit Union has partnered with the Newport Gulls to provide entertaining and educational experiences for the children of Newport County’s Elementary Schools.
Throughout the beginning of June, the Newport Gulls team players have been visiting elementary schools and reading stories to the classrooms. This week, the Gulls visited Aquidneck Elementary School, Portsmouth Middle School, and Hathaway Elementary School where they read to over 15 classrooms “Curious George at the Baseball Game”.
“I am very proud and humbled by the success of the FANantic About Reading program. Together we have read to more than 15,000 students in the last 5 years while approximately 750 students have successfully completed the summer reading program ,” said Chuck Paiva, General Manager, Newport Gulls. “Our partnership with People’s Credit Union in support of the FANatic About Reading has had a lasting impression and has made a difference in many young lives on Aquidneck Island. This wonderful program promotes literacy and education and is something our players look forward to every summer,” continued Chuck Paiva.
“People’s Credit Union is proud to be part of such a great program. The Newport Gulls are an asset to this community. Their camaraderie and community involvement is truly admirable. The effect that the Gulls have on our youth is ever lasting and their efforts in engaging with the young students of our community are genuinely heartwarming” commented Ellen Ford, President & CEO, People’s Credit Union.
Headquartered in Rhode Island, People’s Credit Union serves members through six locations in Bristol, Middletown, Newport, North Kingstown, Portsmouth and Wakefield. People’s, a member-owned, state chartered, federally insured, community credit union established in 1922. Membership is open to all individuals. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information about People’s Credit Union visit peoplescu.com.