Community Currents

Up to date information about Wave in the neighborhood

JOIN US AT “RELAY FOR LIFE”!

June 18 & 19, 2010
4:00PM-10:00AM
Toll Gate High School Track
575 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI

Wave Federal Credit Union will again be participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life here in Warwick. Last year, 15 Team Dizzy walkers had a lot of fun and raised $4,247! This year’s event will be held from Friday, June 18 to Saturday, June 19, at Tollgate High School track in Warwick with not just one….but two Team Dizzy teams: Team Dizzy and Team Dizzy Too.

If you are interested in participating or donating, visit www.relayforlife.org/warwickri and click on either Team Dizzy or Team Dizzy Too from the “view all” teams list.

Wave Presents Home Buyer Expo

Attendees from around the state took part in Wave’s Home Buyer Expo held recently at the Credit Union’s headquarters. Attendees took in presentations from noted experts on a variety of topics, took home literature from the self-help tables and also had a chance search MLS listings and check their credit. If you are looking to buy a home and would like an information package from the Expo, please call Deb Votta at (401) 562-1291 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Another great night at the dunk!

It was practically standing room only for Wave’s fifth “Game Night” at the now completely renovated Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence.

Holiday Giving

Again this year Wave employees, members and friends teamed up to make the season a bit happier for those in need. The Credit Union created a giving tree with gift tags for children from the Rhode Island Family Shelter in Warwick. Our Pawtucket Office adopted 2 families in the Pawtucket area.

Thanks to all members and staff who participated and helped make this a special holiday for so many.

Thanks Santa

Santa arrived right on schedule Saturday, December 19 for his annual visit to Wave. Everyone had a great time, especially “Santa” Howie Robinson.

Thanks Santa! See you next year.

Wave participates in National Grid’s Health Fair

Wave recently participated in National Grid’s two-day Health Fair held at the Company’s Providence and Brockton offices. Our ever cheerful and enthusiastic Office manager Lois Youngworth handled our Brockton booth. Lois manages the Brockton, Quincy and Hanover offices of Wave.

Relay for Life

Reaching Out

As part of our Community Outreach program, Jane Porter, Senior Member Services Representative, has been at the Pilgrim Senior Center (Warwick, RI) answering questions about direct deposit during the Senior Center’s tax assistance days.

Direct deposit of pay, Social Security, pension, tax refund and other checks is safe, convenient and eliminates the risk of stolen checks or forged signatures.

If you’d like to set up a direct deposit account, stop in at any Wave Office.

Looking Sharp

Wave was proud to be a 2009 sponsor of a Warwick Police Athletic League Babe Ruth Junior team. When the 2010 teams take to the field, Wave will again be sponsoring a team.

Wave participates in Hasbro Banking Days

Each year Wave participates in Hasbro Inc’s two-day Banking Services program. It’s a wonderful way to say hello to old friends and current members and to reinforce a relationship with Hasbro, which goes back 55-years. Our recently rejuvenated Benefit Street, Pawtucket office is the site of the former Hasbro Employees Federal Credit Union with whom we merged in 2003.

Our always cheery Chris Moore, Member Services Representative, at Hasbro Inc’s Banking Days.

Thanks for making this year's annual food drive such a success. Shown with some of the donated supplies are: Left front DDA Administrator Pat Swanson; left rear Paul Archambault, President & CEO; right front Assistant Vice President, Lending Marie Morrell and behind her Loan Officer Lynn Greene. We’re gearing up for the 2009 holiday food drive.

Wave Presents Identity Theft Workshop at Warwick Pilgrim Senior Center

As part of a 3-part “Out from Under” series celebrating Senior Center Month at the Pilgrim Senior Center, Warwick, Wave recently presented a comprehensive Identity Theft Workshop. It offered valuable tips as well as a folder with helpful forms, brochures and checklists. The workshop drew quite the crowd of interested Senior Center members and guests.

Paul Archambault, Wave Federal Credit Union President and CEO
kicks off Wave’s recent Identity Theft Workshop at Pilgrim Senior Center.

Thanks for helping the Business Community Food Drive

Your generous support with canned and non-perishable foods during “Investing in Rhode Island” will help those at risk of hunger.

This school year a number of Wave employees are serving as adult role models and be paired with deserving students in the Warwick school system. The mentoring program helps kids in need achieve their hopes and dreams. We’re proud of our committed employees and delighted to be partnering with this most deserving program. If you would like to become a mentor, visit www.mentorRI.org.

Proud participant in the Children’s Miracle Network

The children’s Miracle Network is the alliance of premier children’s hospitals, including Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Credit Unions for Kids is a collaboration of credit unions and others to benefit the 170 Children’s Miracle Network affiliated children’s hospitals serving 17 million kids.

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