Providence, RI The Washington Trust Company (Washington Trust) said that the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation donated $20,000 to McAuley Ministries to fund renovations of two apartments at McAuley Village. The apartments provide safe, affordable, supportive housing for single homeless mothers and their children. Washington Trust is also an annual sponsor of McAuley House’s “Lunch on Us” program, where a team of bank employees volunteer to serve a free meal to McAuley House guests. Washington Trust’s Barbara Hart, senior vice president, senior credit officer, serves on the McAuley House board of directors.

“We value our relationship with McAuley Ministries and are pleased that — through volunteerism, board leadership, and corporate giving — we have been able to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need,” said Edward Handy III, Washington Trust chairman and chief executive officer.

“We truly appreciate Washington Trust’s continued corporate giving and leadership, especially as the need for affordable and safe housing is at a critical stage,” said Barbara Haynes, McAuley House executive director.