(Somerville, MA) Naveo Credit Union is sponsoring the
5th Annual Joe Chaves 5K Memorial Walk/Run on
Sept. 25 in Cambridge and Charlestown.�Naveo has been a sponsor of the walk since its inception. Funds raised by the Walk help to support scholarships and community programs for the Portuguese-American community in Greater Boston.
The event is organized by the
Joe & Dorothy Chaves Foundation (www.chavesfoundation.org), which advocates on behalf of immigrants and their families in the Greater Boston area.� The Chaves Foundation provides financial support for important educational and advocacy programs that serve immigrants seeking to learn new skills and earn their U.S. citizenship.� The Annual Joe Chaves Walk/Run is a fun event that brings local communities together. It was created in honor of the late Jos� A. Chaves, a well-loved educator, Portuguese-speaking community leader, and former director of CPCU Credit Union, now Naveo Credit Union.� Chaves contributed his leadership and knowledge to the CU and through these contributions forever changed its strategic direction.
"Our fifth annual 5K event represents a key milestone for the Joe & Dorothy Chaves Foundation." said Philip and Mark Chaves, sons of Jos� Chaves. "Through this event, we celebrate the continued generosity of our volunteers, donors, and sponsors, while also shining a light on the important role that advocacy groups play in our Portuguese-speaking community."
The 5th Annual Joe Chaves 5K Memorial Walk/Run will take place as follows:
- TIME: 12pm registration opens | 1pm start time
- START LINE Location: Naveo Credit Union, 251 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA
- FINISH LINE Location: Saint Anthonys Church in Cambridge
- Sign-Up Fee: $20/participant (online registration at www.chavesfoundation.org/walk) or $25/participant (day of registration)
"Naveo is a proud supporter of the Joe & Dorothy Chaves Foundation and its mission to help members in our community achieve their educational goals. We continue to support the legacy of a former Board Member that was committed to making a difference in our community through participating in and sponsoring the annual Walk in his honor," commented Rui F. Domingos, Chief Executive Officer at Naveo.
