WCCU Donates Over $8,000 to Local High Schools' Sports Boosters!
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Westerly Community Credit Union (WCCU) held their 2022 Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament which supports local athletes, sports programs, and schools. WCCU is the sole sponsor of the tournament and donates 100% of the proceeds back to the participating schools’ sports boosters.
The tournament took place on Dec. 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th and raised a total of $8,456.80. Chariho, Stonington, South Kingstown, and Westerly High School’s Sports Boosters each received a check for $2,114.20 for their basketball teams’ hard work, determination, and participation in the tournament. Since it started in 1984, they have raised $267,034.11.
“WCCU is focused on supporting our members and local communities and we want to make a positive impact in our local schools,” stated Steve White, WCCU President & CEO. “We were very happy to be able to hold the tournament this year and raise money for our communities’ young adults.”
The Westerly Community Credit Union is proud to be the sole sponsor of this event every year and wants to thank everyone who participated: the boys & girls, JV & Varsity basketball teams, the coaches, and of course the fans.
About Westerly Community Credit Union:
The WCCU mantra, #WCCUCares, emphasizes their focus on caring about their members, their members’ financial success, and their community. Established in 1948, Westerly Community Credit Union is a local, full–service financial institution that currently serves over 22,000 members with lending and deposit products through convenient locations in Westerly, Richmond, Wakefield, Coventry, and online at www.westerlyccu.com. Recent WCCU awards: Westerly Sun’s 2022 Readers’ Choice for Best Credit Union and top 3 for Best Mortgage Company and Best Financial Advisor; Southern RI 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Financial Institution and Best Financial Advisor; as well as PBN’s Best Places to Work (2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022).
The tournament took place on Dec. 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th and raised a total of $8,456.80. Chariho, Stonington, South Kingstown, and Westerly High School’s Sports Boosters each received a check for $2,114.20 for their basketball teams’ hard work, determination, and participation in the tournament. Since it started in 1984, they have raised $267,034.11.
“WCCU is focused on supporting our members and local communities and we want to make a positive impact in our local schools,” stated Steve White, WCCU President & CEO. “We were very happy to be able to hold the tournament this year and raise money for our communities’ young adults.”
The Westerly Community Credit Union is proud to be the sole sponsor of this event every year and wants to thank everyone who participated: the boys & girls, JV & Varsity basketball teams, the coaches, and of course the fans.
About Westerly Community Credit Union:
The WCCU mantra, #WCCUCares, emphasizes their focus on caring about their members, their members’ financial success, and their community. Established in 1948, Westerly Community Credit Union is a local, full–service financial institution that currently serves over 22,000 members with lending and deposit products through convenient locations in Westerly, Richmond, Wakefield, Coventry, and online at www.westerlyccu.com. Recent WCCU awards: Westerly Sun’s 2022 Readers’ Choice for Best Credit Union and top 3 for Best Mortgage Company and Best Financial Advisor; Southern RI 2022 Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Financial Institution and Best Financial Advisor; as well as PBN’s Best Places to Work (2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022).