People’s Credit Union to hold free Community Shred Day November 18th
People's Credit Union to Hold Free Community Shred Day November 18th
MIDDLETOWN, RI (November 2, 2023) — People’s Credit Union’s Bristol Branch at 50 Gooding Avenue will be hosting a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, November 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. People’s has partnered with Shred-it to safely and securely destroy sensitive information using Shred-it’s cross-cutting technology. Everyone in the community is invited to bring documents suitable for destruction, including:
- Financial Statements & Cancelled Checks
- ATM, Debit, Credit Card & Other Receipts
- Credit Card Statements
- Tax Documents
Please limit your documents to two boxes (maximum size 24” x 15” x 10”/55lbs) and be prepared to have the Shred-it team place the contents into their receptacles with empty boxes returned to you. The half-day free event provides a safe and secure way to dispose of personal and financial information.
“Financial and other sensitive information needs to be protected more than ever from identity theft and People’s Credit Union’s Community Shred Day is an opportunity to ensure safe disposal of sensitive information,” stated Courtney Hunter, Head of Community Development for People’s. “We hope that providing this service free of charge will encourage members of the community to join in raising awareness about the importance of secure document disposal,” she added.
Community Shred Day Event Facts:
When: Saturday, November 18th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Where: People’s Credit Union, 50 Gooding Avenue, Bristol
Details: Two (2) box limit
Box size 24” x 15” x 10”/55lbs
Boxes returned to owner
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.
About the Shred-It
Globally experienced and locally operated, Shred-it has over 30 years of experience and knowledge in 14 countries with more than 500,000 customers. They are the industry’s best practice in information security & privacy protection. Our cross-cut shredding technology, secure chain-of-custody, and Certificate of Destruction after each service makes Shred-it the only choice to keep your information secure and your business safe.
