The Washington Trust Company

Over the weekend, our team visited the The San Miguel School of Providence to present a First Time Homebuyer Workshop to parents of students who attend San Miguel! We worked with D'Empire Real Estate to share useful tips and tricks to explain the homebuying process from start to finish- exploring the importance of credit, breaking down key terms, reviewing the different types of mortgages, and more. Our RI Community Lending Program offers several solutions for those looking to become first time home buyers and we can’t wait to support you on your journey to homeownership - learn more here! ▶️https://ow.ly/4YzF50RES4t _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust #ILuvRI #AffordableHousing #firsttimehomebuyer

Raul Rodrigues (NMLS# 1066367), Mortgage Loan Officer recently joined our Warwick, RI team! He has more than 10 years of experience in the home lending and banking industry and is responsible for developing and maintaining mortgage lending relationships throughout Washington Trust’s Rhode Island market area, as well as educating and assisting borrowers in purchasing or refinancing residential properties. Raul has specific expertise in first-time homebuyer programs and self-employed borrowers. Prior to joining Washington Trust, Raul served as a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer with Onward New England Mortgage. A Rhode Island resident, Raul is actively engaged in the communities that Washington Trust serves. He is a former member of the Technology Committee at Coventry School Department, former Secretary at Hopkins Hill Elementary PTA, and former volunteer for the VITA Tax program at Amos House. His fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese enables him to serve a diverse clientele. Contact Raul:▶️ https://ow.ly/GzGK50REKF9 _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust

Michelle M. Carrasco (NMLS# 931224), Community Lending Originator recently joined our Warwick, RI team! She has more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage lending industry and is responsible for developing and maintaining mortgage lending relationships throughout Washington Trust’s Rhode Island market area, as well as educating and assisting borrowers in purchasing or refinancing residential properties. Michelle has specific expertise and passion for helping her clients utilize available first-time homebuyer programs to purchase their first home. Prior to joining Washington Trust, Michelle served several regional and national mortgage lending organizations, most recently as a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer with Total Mortgage. Michelle holds a master’s degree from Johnson and Wales University and a bachelor’s degree from Bryant University. A Rhode Island resident, Michelle is actively engaged in the communities that Washington Trust serves. Her fluency in both English and Spanish enables her to serve a diverse clientele. Contact:▶️ https://ow.ly/lVb550RBYY2 _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Please meet Ms. Guerrero, an Educator for the Financial Literacy Youth Initiative! We’ve visited some of Ms. Guerrero’s classes at Highlander Charter School in Warren this semester to provide information on credit, investing, and stocks, and even hosted a technology-focused career conversation with some of our HR and Technology team members. Ms. Guerrero’s students are always engaged, and come prepared with great questions! Thank YOU for the work you do every day to support the students at Highlander, Ms. Guerreo! _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust

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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Please meet Ms. Burrell, another educator with the Financial Literacy Youth Initiative! Our team had the pleasure of working with her group of students at The Met High School Providence and Newport, RI (Providence) to talk about investing, stocks, and planning for retirement. The students were engaged and asked a lot of great questions of our subject matter experts. Thank you for the passion you bring to your role, Ms. Burrell! Your impact on your students is obvious, and we are grateful that they have a role model such as yourself to learn from and look up to! _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Our next spotlight is on Ms. Castillo, an educator with the Financial Literacy Youth Initiative! Washington Trust representatives had the pleasure of visiting her classroom at The Met High School (Peace Street Campus) to share information on investing & the stock market with the graduating seniors. As the students begin to explore what life after high school looks like, this information about one strategy to build wealth throughout your life was especially relevant! Thank for hosting us, Ms. Castillo, and thank you for the energy and enthusiasm that you bring to your classroom every single day! _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust

We are proud to announce that Washington Trust has been selected as one of the #BestPlacestoWorkRI for the 14th straight year! We look forward Providence Business News June event where the top companies will be announced. This program recognizes outstanding employers based on workplace policies, employee surveys, environment, morale, benefits, and growth opportunities. “The dedication of our employees as well as the commitment to excellence and spirit of teamwork throughout the company exhibits why we continually rank among the best places to work.” – Kristen DiSanto, Sr Executive VP, Chief Human Resources Officer #WashTrust #BWTP #iLuvRI

We were proud to support the Federal Hill House Association Olneyville Food Center again this year through our Peanut Butter Drive! More than 100 jars of peanut butter were donated to this important agency that serves individuals and families facing food insecurity. We look forward to being a part of the neighborhood soon; keep an eye out for our branch opening later this summer! _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust #PeanutButterBank #community #foodbank #iLuvRI

Congratulations to our partners at PCF Development on the groundbreaking of their Central Street Development earlier this week! This mixed-use development will bring not only housing but also community spaces, including commercial units and the PCFD Homeownership and Financial Education Center. We are proud to support the work that PCFD does to provide opportunities for local individuals and families to have access to affordable housing and important services right in Pawtucket and Central Falls! _______________ What we value is you.™ #WashTrust #Housing #iLuvRI