People's Credit Union presents $500 check to Thrive Outside Pictured left to right is Sean Daly, Head of People's Credit Union, from Thrive Outside are Sheila Dobbyn, Development Director with Shannon Rozea, Founding Director, and Courtney Hunter, Head of Community Development, People's Credit Union.

People’s Credit Union has donated $500 to Thrive Outside, a nonprofit organization that provides young people with opportunities to experience and learn about nature through outdoor activities.

The donation will support Thrive Outside’s upcoming Earth Week Challenge by helping to expand projects and programs that benefit students and educators.

“By implementing Outdoor Learning Zones in local elementary, middle, and high schools, Thrive Outside is giving our young people the chance to explore, study, and protect the environment,” said Sean Daly, head of People’s Credit Union. “We’re proud to be supporters of the growing Thrive Outside Movement.”

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