Westerly Community Credit Union Donates Over $9,000 to Local High Schools’ Sports Boosters!

The Westerly Community Credit Union (WCCU) held their 2023 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. 26th, 27th, 28th & 29th and raised a total of $9,038.12. Chariho, Stonington, South Kingstown, and Westerly High School’s Sports Boosters each received a check for $2,259.53 for their basketball teams’ hard work, determination, and participation in the tournament. Since it started in 1984, they have raised $276,072.23.

“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 had a very successful tournament this year and were able to 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 2023 Community Choice for Best Credit Union and Best Financial Planning Services; Southern RI 2023 Community Choice Awards for Best Credit Union; Southern RI 2023 Chamber Choice Awards “Spreadin’ the Love Giving Back Award”, as well as PBN’s Best Places to Work (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023).