People’s Credit Union volunteers team up with the Newport Salvation Army for a festive community Thanksgiving celebration
MIDDLETOWN, RI (November 27, 2023) — People’s Credit Union volunteers teamed up with the Newport Salvation Army on Saturday, November 18th for a community Thanksgiving feast to start off the Holiday season. Everyone gathered to enjoy a festive celebration of a traditional turkey dinner.
“Thanksgiving has come to signify the start of the Holiday season and People’s Credit Union was more than happy to be part of the Salvation Army’s kick-off celebration,” stated Heather Sweeney, Head of Newport Market Development for People’s Credit Union. “The Credit Union volunteer team jumped at the opportunity to help out and will continue to do so during the Holidays to make them joyous and merry for all,” Sweeney added.
People’s Credit Union volunteers teamed up with the Newport Salvation Army led by Mary Howland, Chairperson of Salvation Army’s Newport County Council (bottom row, left) and Core Officer, Major Jae Eun Park (bottom row, right), at their Memorial Boulevard location on November 18th to help celebrate Thanksgiving with the community.
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 Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Today, The Salvation Army is active in virtually every corner of the world and serves in 131 countries, offering the message of God’s healing and hope to all those in need. https://salvationarmy.org/.
