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Expands Long-Standing Partnership with Newport Gulls in Support of Local Families
People’s Credit Union, in partnership with the Newport Gulls collegiate summer baseball team, announced the launch of its Gully Youth Savings Account to encourage children to save by teaching them good financial habits. Named after the team’s mascot, the savings account is designed for children of all ages and has a tiered interest rate which rewards account holders for steady saving. Any child who signs up for a new account will receive a co-branded plush "Gully" toy at account opening and will be eligible for future discounts and promotions.
"Our nearly two-decade Gulls partnership has been about giving back to the families in our community,” said Sean Daly, Head of People’s Credit Union. “The Gully Youth Savings Account gives kids a fun, tangible way to start building good habits early. What I appreciate most about this is that the idea came directly from Leandra Mello, one of our Member Service Representatives, during a breakfast with the team. That's exactly the kind of culture we're building at People's, where the best ideas can come from anywhere.”
“Over the past eighteen years, the Newport Gulls have been proud to partner with People’s Credit Union. Whether it be the Mascot Program, the FANatic About Reading Night, or the FANatic About Reading Program, the Newport Gulls have been blessed to work with such an impactful community partner, and more importantly, such a beloved member of our Gulls Family,” stated Chuck Paiva, Founder, Director, and President of the Newport Gulls. “This Gully Youth Savings Account partnership was a no-brainer in the eyes of our organization as it only further deepens both the Gulls’ and People’s Credit Union’s commitment to putting the priorities of our neighbors first. The Gulls could not be happier to be a part of this launch, especially in the light of our organization's 25th Anniversary Season in 2026. The Gulls are beyond excited for the official launch of this Gully Youth Savings Account Program, and we are ecstatic for many more seasons of a wonderful partnership with People’s Credit Union to come!”
During this summer of celebration, People’s will once again sponsor the Gulls’ FANatic About Reading Program to promote the importance of reading for elementary school students on Aquidneck Island, hosting FANatic About Reading Night at Cardines Field in Newport on July 22nd to honor the students for their reading accomplishments.
 Chuck Paiva, President of Newport Gulls Baseball, with his grandson, Dante, open the first Gully Youth Savings Account at People's Credit Union with People's Member Service Representative, Leandra Mello.
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