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Washington Trust has announced charitable contributions and in-kind donations to 40 local nonprofit organizations during the 2024 holiday season. The Washington Trust Charitable Foundation distributed $18,000 in grants, providing $1,000 each to 18 hunger relief agencies throughout Rhode Island to support food distribution efforts.

Additionally, employees from various Washington Trust branches and departments collaborated with 22 different nonprofits and community efforts, providing toys, gifts, gift cards, and other items to support holiday gift-giving programs. The initiative demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting basic needs and family services in local communities.

Washington Trust ha annunciato contributi caritativi e donazioni in natura a 40 organizzazioni nonprofit locali durante la stagione delle festività 2024. La Washington Trust Charitable Foundation ha distribuito $18.000 in sovvenzioni, fornendo $1.000 ciascuno a 18 agenzie per la lotta contro la fame in tutto il Rhode Island per supportare gli sforzi di distribuzione alimentare.

Inoltre, i dipendenti di vari rami e dipartimenti di Washington Trust hanno collaborato con 22 diverse organizzazioni nonprofit e iniziative comunitarie, fornendo giocattoli, regali, carte regalo e altri articoli per supportare i programmi di donazione durante le festività. L'iniziativa dimostra l'impegno dell'azienda nel soddisfare i bisogni fondamentali e i servizi alle famiglie nelle comunità locali.

Washington Trust ha anunciado contribuciones benéficas y donaciones en especie a 40 organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales durante la temporada navideña de 2024. La Fundación Benéfica Washington Trust distribuyó $18,000 en subvenciones, proporcionando $1,000 cada una a 18 agencias de ayuda contra el hambre en todo Rhode Island para apoyar los esfuerzos de distribución de alimentos.

Además, empleados de diversas sucursales y departamentos de Washington Trust colaboraron con 22 diferentes organizaciones sin fines de lucro y esfuerzos comunitarios, proporcionando juguetes, regalos, tarjetas de regalo y otros artículos para apoyar los programas de donación navideña. La iniciativa demuestra el compromiso de la empresa de apoyar las necesidades básicas y los servicios familiares en las comunidades locales.

워싱턴 트러스트는 2024년 명절 시즌 동안 40개의 지역 비영리 단체에 대한 자선 기부 및 현물 기부를 발표했습니다. 워싱턴 트러스트 자선 재단은 $18,000의 보조금을 배분하며, 로드아일랜드 전역의 18개 굶주림 구호 기관에 각각 $1,000를 지원하여 식품 배급 노력을 지원했습니다.

또한, 워싱턴 트러스트의 다양한 지점 및 부서 직원들은 22개의 다양한 비영리 단체 및 지역 사회 노력과 협력하여 장난감, 선물, 기프트 카드 및 기타 품목을 제공하여 명절 선물 배급 프로그램을 지원했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 지역 사회의 기본 필요와 가족 서비스를 지원하려는 회사의 헌신을 보여줍니다.

Washington Trust a annoncé des contributions caritatives et des dons en nature à 40 organisations à but non lucratif locales durant la saison des fêtes 2024. La Washington Trust Charitable Foundation a distribué $18,000 en subventions, fournissant $1,000 à chacune des 18 agences d'aide alimentaire à travers le Rhode Island pour soutenir les efforts de distribution alimentaire.

De plus, des employés de diverses succursales et départements de Washington Trust ont collaboré avec 22 organisations à but non lucratif différentes et des initiatives communautaires, fournissant des jouets, des cadeaux, des cartes-cadeaux et d'autres articles pour soutenir les programmes de dons pendant les fêtes. L'initiative démontre l'engagement de l'entreprise à soutenir les besoins fondamentaux et les services aux familles dans les communautés locales.

Washington Trust hat während der Feiertagesaison 2024 gemeinnützige Beiträge und Sachspenden an 40 lokale Non-Profit-Organisationen angekündigt. Die Washington Trust Charitable Foundation hat $18.000 in Zuwendungen verteilt, wobei 18 Hungerhilfsbehörden in Rhode Island jeweils $1.000 erhalten haben, um die Lebensmittelverteilung zu unterstützen.

Zusätzlich haben Mitarbeiter verschiedener Filialen und Abteilungen von Washington Trust mit 22 verschiedenen Non-Profit-Organisationen und Gemeinschaftsinitiativen zusammengearbeitet, um Spielzeug, Geschenke, Geschenkkarten und andere Artikel zur Unterstützung der Feiertagsgeschenke zu spenden. Die Initiative zeigt das Engagement des Unternehmens, grundlegende Bedürfnisse und Familienservices in den lokalen Gemeinden zu unterstützen.

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  • Demonstrates strong community engagement and corporate social responsibility
  • Strategic charitable giving across 40 local organizations enhances brand reputation
  • Wide geographic coverage across Rhode Island strengthens market presence
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WESTERLY, R.I., Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Trust Company ("Washington Trust") recently announced that it has made charitable contributions and in-kind donations to 40 local nonprofit organizations to support their outreach efforts this holiday season.

"Washington Trust truly values our local communities and is committed to supporting organizations that provide basic needs and family services to our neighbors in need," said Edward O. "Ned" Handy III, Washington Trust Chairman & CEO. "Especially during the season of giving, our entire team is proud to support the organizations that are the cornerstones of our communities as they work to ensure no one goes hungry, and everyone has the opportunity to experience the joy of the season."

Ahead of the holidays, the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation made grants totaling $18,000 to assist hunger relief agencies located throughout Rhode Island to support food distribution efforts.

The $1,000 grants were made to the following 18 organizations:

Barrington, RI: TAP-IN
Block Island, RI: Helping Hands of Block Island
Coventry, RI; Coventry Community Food Bank
Cranston, RI: Comprehensive Community Action Program
Cumberland, RI: Northern Rhode Island Food Pantry
East Greenwich, RI: East Greenwich Interfaith Food Cupboard
Hope Valley, RI: RI Center Assisting Those in Need
Johnston, RI: Tri-County Community Action Agency
North Kingstown, RI: North Kingstown Food Pantry
North Providence, RI: Saint Anthony Kitchen Ministry
Peace Dale, RI: Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
Providence, RI: Better Lives Rhode Island and Federal Hill House
Rumford, RI: Bread of Life Food Pantry
Smithfield, RI: Saint Vincent De Paul Food Pantry
Warwick, RI: City of Warwick Department of Human Services
Westerly, RI: W.A.R.M. Center and the Jonnycake Center of Westerly

Additionally, employees at each Washington Trust branch location, as well as back-office departments, worked with a local organization to support their holiday gift giving programs. In total, the team supported 22 different nonprofits and community efforts, providing toys, gifts, gift cards and more to help fill family wish lists.

Partner organizations included:

Block Island, RI: The Mary D Fund
Coventry, RI: Coventry Housing Authority
Cranston, RI: Comprehensive Community Action Program
East Providence, RI: St. Francis Xavier Church
East Providence, RI: East Bay Community Action
North Kingstown, RI: Beechwood Community Center
North Providence, RI: Moms of Marieville
Providence, RI: Adoption RI, Children's Friend, Jesucristo Fuente de Vida Church, Mount Hope Community Center, and Sojourner House
Richmond, RI: Matthew's Wish
Smithfield, RI: St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry
South Kingstown, RI: Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
Wakefield, RI: Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County
Warwick, RI: Tides Family Services
Westerly, RI: W.A.R.M. Center, Pleasant Street Baptist Church, The Frank Olean Center, and the Jonnycake Center of Westerly
Woonsocket, RI: Woonsocket Adopt A Family, Inc.

ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST®

Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is recognized as the oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island, and one of the Northeast's premier financial services companies. Washington Trust values its role as a community bank and is committed to helping the people, businesses, and organizations of New England improve their financial lives. The Bank offers a wide range of commercial bankingmortgage bankingpersonal banking and wealth management services through its offices in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts and a full suite of convenient digital tools. Washington Trust is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. Washington Trust is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a publicly-owned holding company which trades on NASDAQ: WASH. For more information, visit the Bank's website at www.washtrust.com or the Corporation's website at ir.washtrust.com.

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FAQ

How much did Washington Trust (WASH) donate to hunger relief agencies in 2024?

Washington Trust donated $18,000 to hunger relief agencies, distributing $1,000 grants to 18 different organizations throughout Rhode Island.

How many organizations did Washington Trust (WASH) support during the 2024 holiday season?

Washington Trust supported 40 local nonprofit organizations in total, including 18 hunger relief agencies and 22 organizations through employee-led gift-giving programs.

What types of charitable support did Washington Trust (WASH) provide in December 2024?

Washington Trust provided monetary grants to hunger relief agencies and supported gift-giving programs with toys, gifts, and gift cards through employee-led initiatives at various branch locations.

Which regions in Rhode Island received Washington Trust's (WASH) charitable support in 2024?

Washington Trust provided support across numerous Rhode Island communities, including Westerly, Providence, Warwick, North Kingstown, Block Island, and many others, covering a wide geographic area in the state.

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