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Washington Trust has partnered with the Episcopal Conference Center of RI (ECC) to support its City Camp program for 150 youth aged 6-12 in Providence's Olneyville neighborhood. The free week-long program offers daily field trips, activities, and lunch. Washington Trust provided financial support, reusable water bottles, and insulated lunch bags for campers. Bank volunteers, including CEO Edward O. Handy III, participated in camp activities.

The initiative aligns with Washington Trust's commitment to supporting community needs. Sara Clarke, Executive Director of ECC, emphasized the program's importance in providing a safe, creative, and inclusive experience for children who might not otherwise have access to summer camp. Washington Trust is set to open a new branch in Olneyville on August 19th at 1917 Westminster Street.

Washington Trust ha stretto una collaborazione con il Centro Conferenza Episcopale del RI (ECC) per supportare il programma City Camp dedicato a 150 giovani di età compresa tra 6 e 12 anni nel quartiere Olneyville di Providence. Il programma gratuito della durata di una settimana offre escursioni quotidiane, attività e pranzo. Washington Trust ha fornito sostegno finanziario, bottiglie d'acqua riutilizzabili e borse termiche per il pranzo per i partecipanti al campo. I volontari della banca, incluso il CEO Edward O. Handy III, hanno partecipato alle attività del campo.

L'iniziativa si allinea con l'impegno di Washington Trust nel supportare le esigenze della comunità. Sara Clarke, Direttrice Esecutiva dell'ECC, ha sottolineato l'importanza del programma nel fornire un esperienza sicura, creativa e inclusiva per i bambini che altrimenti non avrebbero accesso ai campi estivi. Washington Trust aprirà una nuova filiale a Olneyville il 19 agosto in 1917 Westminster Street.

Washington Trust se ha asociado con el Centro de Conferencias Episcopales de RI (ECC) para apoyar su programa City Camp para 150 jóvenes de 6 a 12 años en el vecindario Olneyville de Providence. El programa gratuito de una semana ofrece excursiones diarias, actividades y almuerzo. Washington Trust proporcionó apoyo financiero, botellas de agua reutilizables y bolsas de almuerzo aislantes para los campistas. Voluntarios del banco, incluido el CEO Edward O. Handy III, participaron en las actividades del campamento.

La iniciativa se alinea con el compromiso de Washington Trust de apoyar las necesidades de la comunidad. Sara Clarke, Directora Ejecutiva de ECC, enfatizó la importancia del programa para proporcionar una experiencia segura, creativa e inclusiva para los niños que de otra manera no tendrían acceso a campamentos de verano. Washington Trust abrirá una nueva sucursal en Olneyville el 19 de agosto en 1917 Westminster Street.

워싱턴 트러스트는 로드아일랜드 주 에피스코팔 회의 센터(ECC)와 협력하여 프로비던스 올니빌 지역에서 6세에서 12세의 150명 청소년을 위한 시티 캠프 프로그램을 지원합니다. 이 무료 일주일 프로그램은 매일 소풍, 활동 및 점심을 제공합니다. 워싱턴 트러스트는 캠프 참가자들을 위해 재정 지원, 재사용 가능한 물병 및 보온 도시락 가방을 제공했습니다. 은행 자원봉사자들, CEO 에드워드 O. 핸디 3세를 포함하여, 캠프 활동에 참여했습니다.

이 이니셔티브는 지역사회의 필요를 지원하겠다는 워싱턴 트러스트의 의지와 일치합니다. ECC의 전무이사인 사라 클락은 프로그램이 여름 캠프에 접근할 수 없는 아이들에게 안전하고 창의적이며 포괄적인 경험을 제공하는 것이 얼마나 중요한지를 강조했습니다. 워싱턴 트러스트는 8월 19일 올니빌에 새로운 지점을 개설할 예정입니다. 위치는 1917 웨스트민스터 스트리트입니다.

Washington Trust s'est associé au Centre de Conférence Épiscopale du RI (ECC) pour soutenir son programme City Camp destiné à 150 jeunes âgés de 6 à 12 ans dans le quartier d'Olneyville à Providence. Le programme gratuit d'une semaine propose des sorties quotidiennes, des activités et un déjeuner. Washington Trust a fourni un soutien financier, des bouteilles d'eau réutilisables et des sacs à lunch isolés pour les campeurs. Des bénévoles de la banque, y compris le PDG Edward O. Handy III, ont participé aux activités du camp.

Cette initiative s'inscrit dans l'engagement de Washington Trust à soutenir les besoins de la communauté. Sara Clarke, Directrice Exécutive de l'ECC, a souligné l'importance du programme pour offrir une expérience sûre, créative et inclusive aux enfants qui n'auraient autrement pas accès à des colonies de vacances. Washington Trust prévoit d'ouvrir une nouvelle succursale à Olneyville le 19 août au 1917 Westminster Street.

Washington Trust hat sich mit dem Episcopal Conference Center von RI (ECC) zusammengetan, um das City Camp-Programm für 150 Jugendliche im Alter von 6 bis 12 Jahren im Olneyville-Viertel von Providence zu unterstützen. Das kostenlose, einwöchige Programm bietet tägliche Exkursionen, Aktivitäten und Mittagessen. Washington Trust stellte finanzielle Unterstützung, wiederverwendbare Wasserflaschen und isolierte Mittagessenstaschen für die Teilnehmer zur Verfügung. Bankmitarbeiter, darunter CEO Edward O. Handy III, nahmen an den Aktivitäten des Camps teil.

Die Initiative steht im Einklang mit dem Engagement von Washington Trust zur Unterstützung der Bedürfnisse der Gemeinschaft. Sara Clarke, Geschäftsführerin von ECC, betonte die Bedeutung des Programms, um Kindern, die sonst keinen Zugang zu einem Ferienlager haben, eine sichere, kreative und inklusive Erfahrung zu bieten. Washington Trust wird am 19. August eine neue Filiale in Olneyville eröffnen in der Westminster Street 1917.

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WESTERLY, R.I., Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust ("the Bank") recently partnered with the Episcopal Conference Center of RI ("ECC") to bring its City Camp program to approximately 150 youth aged 6- 12 in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence.

ECC has been offering its week-long City Camp program, which provides daily field trips, activities, and lunch, free of charge since 1982. This year, three week-long sessions were provided to approximately 150 campers at Joslin Park & Playground in Providence.

In addition to financial support, Washington Trust provided reusable water bottles and insulated lunch bags at the beginning of the sessions to all City Camp campers. Washington Trust volunteers, including Chairman & CEO, Edward O. "Ned" Handy III, and Executive Vice President of Retail Lending and Community Lending Officer, Rolando Lora, joined the campers to kick off a City Camp day with a game of "silent ball."

"Washington Trust is committed to supporting organizations that help meet the needs of individuals and families in the communities we serve," said Handy. "City Camp provides an incredible experience for the youth of Olneyville, while removing the cost-burden of a traditional summer camp for their families. We are thrilled to support such a wonderful offering from ECC!"

"Our City Camp program provides a safe, creative, and inclusive experience to children who may not otherwise have access to a summer camp program," said Sara Clarke, Executive Director of ECC. "The resources Washington Trust provides to support City Camp helps us deliver a top-tier summer camp experience to our campers from the Olneyville neighborhood, and we are grateful for their support."

Washington Trust will open a new branch in Olneyville at 1917 Westminster Street on August 19th.  For more information, visit https://www.washtrust.com/olneyville.

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

What is Washington Trust's City Camp program in Olneyville?

Washington Trust partnered with the Episcopal Conference Center of RI to support the City Camp program, offering free week-long summer camp experiences to approximately 150 youth aged 6-12 in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence.

When is Washington Trust opening its new branch in Olneyville?

Washington Trust is opening a new branch in Olneyville at 1917 Westminster Street on August 19th.

How did Washington Trust support the City Camp program?

Washington Trust provided financial support, reusable water bottles, and insulated lunch bags for campers. Bank volunteers, including CEO Edward O. Handy III, also participated in camp activities.

What age group does the City Camp program serve in Olneyville?

The City Camp program serves youth aged 6-12 in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence.

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