At Citizens Bank, we understand that a good bank is at the heart of a community, and that investing in our communities enriches us all. We also know that our colleagues love to volunteer and give back. When we can provide opportunities for our colleagues to partner with local non-profits or meaningful organizations, we help both our colleagues and communities prosper.
That’s why in late April, Citizens volunteers and their families converged on Goddard Park in Warwick, RI for the 2019 Imagine Walk and Family Fun Day for Autism. Organized by The Autism Project, the walk showed support for accessible programming for all children and adults with an Autism Disorder, their families and those who work with them.
The day was filled with numerous family-oriented activities aside from the walk, including pony rides, bounce houses, arts and crafts, face painting, music and more. “It was an amazing, fulfilling day,” comments Guercy Carrie, Audit Manager and active Citizens volunteer. “Seeing the smiles on all the kids’ faces brought me a great deal of joy. It made me feel proud to work at Citizens to see all our volunteers so actively involved and having such a fun time.”
The walk represents The Autism Project’s largest fundraising event of the year.
All funds raised at the Walk directly support important programs at TAP where children and teens with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) learn life skills that foster independence, improve communication, and increase self-confidence.
For Guercy, the event helped break down the stigmas surrounding individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well. “In my opinion, I don’t look at their differing abilities as ‘disabilities,’” explains Guercy. “The kids I met were so fun and amazing in their own way. They have unique abilities and attributes, and I’m confident their drive and optimism will make them very successful in their lives.”
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