People’s Credit Union donates $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club to help support childcare programs
MIDDLETOWN, RI (February 3, 2021) —
People’s credit Union is pleased to announce a $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County in support of its Licensed Childcare program and the North End Clubhouse at the Florence Gray Center. Both programs provide kids and young adults life-enhancing programs focused on academics, health, and leadership.
“As a local credit union, it’s our responsibility to support and invest in the communities that we serve,“ said Sean Daly, People’s Credit Union’s President & CEO. “Quality childcare and youth programs are a vital investment in our community that need our support now more than ever.”
Joe Pratt, Executive Director & CEO of the Boys and Girls Club remarked, “We were thrilled to receive the call to let us know Peoples Credit Union chose the BGC of Newport County as a recipient of their generous donation. We are grateful for their support of the Club and our mission. The impact of their gift is immediate as over 70% of the club’s annual budget comes directly from philanthropy. It is very impressive that Peoples Credit Union wishes to pay it forward to the youth of our community.”
To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County, visit www.bgcnewport.org.
About People's Credit Union
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Middletown, RI, People's Credit Union is a purpose-driven, member-owned, state-chartered, community credit union that serves as a catalyst for positive change in the community through its member engagement and community support. Known for its wide array of personal banking and business banking products & services, including personal, mortgage, and business lending, membership is open to all individuals. All deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information visit peoplescu.com.
