Affordable Apartments House Women and
Children
WESTERLY, R.I., June 14,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Trust
Company ("Washington Trust"; "the Bank") today announced that
the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation donated
$20,000 to McAuley Ministries to
fund renovations of two apartments at McAuley Village in
Providence, RI. The
apartments provide safe, affordable, supportive housing for single
homeless mothers and their children. Washington Trust is also an
annual sponsor of McAuley House's
"Lunch on Us" program, where a team of bank employees
volunteer to serve a free meal to McAuley House guests. Washington
Trust's Barbara K. Hart, Senior Vice
President, Senior Credit Officer, serves on the McAuley House Board
of Directors.
"We value our relationship with McAuley Ministries and are
pleased that—through volunteerism, board leadership, and corporate
giving—we have been able to make a difference in the lives of our
neighbors in need," stated Edward O. "Ned" Handy III,
Washington Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
"We truly appreciate Washington Trust's continued corporate
giving and leadership, especially as the need for affordable and
safe housing is at a critical stage," stated Barbara Haynes, McAuley
House Executive Director.
Washington Trust executives, including Mary E. Noons, Washington
Trust's President and Chief Operating Officer, recently visited
McAuley Village to meet with residents and tour the renovated
apartments. In addition to housing, McAuley Village offers
comprehensive services, including on-site childcare, educational
support, housing advocacy, job readiness training, financial
literacy, parenting classes, and more. To donate, volunteer, or
receive information about McAuley Ministries programs, contact
Barbara Haynes at 401-941-9013 x303
or bhaynes@mcauleyri.org.
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TRUST®
Founded in 1800, Washington
Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and one of
the Northeast's premier financial services companies. Washington
Trust offers a full range of financial services, including
commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and
wealth management and trust services through its offices
located in Rhode Island,
Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is
a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ:
WASH). Additional information on Washington Trust can be found at
washtrust.com.
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