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Helping our community is a joy we share at Wave FCU. This is why every December we choose to raise funds to support the West Bay Community Action through our Giving Tree program. Our support brings local families and elderly some need holiday joy. This year, we were able to provide over 98 gifts and 10 elder bags filled with toys, clothing, personal care items, and grocery gift cards.
This year we continued our tradition of helping out our furry friends with the 5th annual “Pawlidays” holiday program. This year, 34 businesses in Rhode Island participated in the “Pawlidays” Drive. Together, we were able to raise enough donations to help 16 different animal shelters throughout Rhode Island. Wave and its members were able to sponsor a total of 20 animals, 15 dogs, and 5 cats, donating over 50 items to our RI animal rescue shelters.
More than 100 golfers teed off under blue skies and pleasant temperatures at the Credit Unions of Rhode Island Charity Golf Tournament held at Crestwood Country Club in Rehoboth, Mass on July 11. The foursomes thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon playing golf with friends and colleagues for their charitable partner, Special Olympics Rhode Island.
Wave FCU attended the ‘Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ 20th Annual “Paws in the Park” dog walk in September. Wave was a proud “Best Friend” sponsor for the second year and raffled off an amazing basket filled with goodies from local small businesses that included gift cards, dog toys, treats, paw balm, and more. The raffle winner also received a free voucher to attend our next community event, a “Hocus Pawcus” themed photoshoot in October.
It turned out to be a great day filled with pet games and activities, local vendors for people and pets, and tasty treats. All funds raised help support the RI SPCA’s many community programs and services, including adoption, humane education, and high-quality veterinary care for all who need it, including moderate and lower-income families.We are excited and honored to introduce this year’s scholarship recipients: Sophia Dottor, Jason Arruda, Lauren Richard, and Jack Hornstein.
Each student has been awarded $1,000 to assist with their education expenses. Congratulations and Best Wishes to each of them for all their hard work and the bright futures they have created for themselves!