WESTERLY, R.I., Jan. 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust President &
Chief Operating Officer ("COO") Mary E.
Noons recently visited Crossroads Rhode Island to drop off 'Welcome Home' kits
to benefit Crossroads' clients who are transitioning from
homelessness to stable housing. The kits, collected and donated by
Washington Trust employees, contained personal care and basic
household supplies. Crossroads presents the kits as housewarming
gifts to help clients get settled in their new apartments.
Washington Trust also committed $50,000 to Crossroads' "Roads to Home" capital
campaign to significantly reduce homelessness by creating nearly
300 affordable permanent supportive apartments for formerly
homeless adults in three different buildings in Providence. Crossroads housing vision includes
the development of a first-of-its kind health and housing facility
for medically vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness.
"Washington Trust is committed to offering and supporting
programs that help our neighbors secure safe and affordable
housing," said Noons. Adding, "Our employees are also actively
engaged and care deeply about their local communities. The 'Welcome
Home' kits allowed Washington Trust employees to help their
neighbors and Crossroads Rhode Island with their mission."
"We are grateful to partners like Washington Trust for their
comprehensive support of Crossroads' programs and services that
support the communities we serve." said Laura Calenda, Chief Marketing and Philanthropy
Officer. "The generous donation of 'Welcome Home' kits will go far
in helping our clients as they settle into their very own
apartment."
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oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered
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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 banking, mortgage
banking, personal banking and wealth
management services through its offices in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts and a full
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