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Business Beat: BankNewport supports Kids’ Zone at new Save The Bay Hamilton Family Aquarium

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Apr 26, 2024 / 5552 Views

Evan Walker

The Aquarium’s Kids’ Zone, supported by BankNewport, teaches young visitors about Narragansett Bay and environmental stewardship

Photo: (l. to r.) Farrar & Associates, James Farrar – BankNewport Chairman of the Board, Peter Capodilupo – BankNewport President & CEO Jack Murphy – Save The Bay Executive Director, Topher Hamblett – BankNewport Charitable Foundation Chair, James Wright

BankNewport representatives recently enjoyed visiting Save The Bay’s new Hamilton Family Aquarium, a modern beacon of marine education and conservation in Newport, Rhode Island. Through its charitable efforts, BankNewport awarded a grant for the Kids’ Zone within the aquarium, an area designed to ignite the curiosity of young visitors about Narragansett Bay’s marine life and the importance of environmental stewardship.

The Save The Bay Hamilton Family Aquarium, located at 23 America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, promises to enhance the Educational landscape of Rhode Island by offering immersive experiences and learning opportunities about the local marine ecosystem.

“We’re thrilled to have BankNewport’s generous support for the Kids’ Zone at Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium, which will educate and inspire generations of stewards for Narragansett Bay,” stated Topher Hamblett, Executive Director of Save The Bay.

“BankNewport is deeply committed to supporting initiatives that enrich our community and promote sustainability,” said Jack Murphy, President and CEO of BankNewport. “We’re proud of our long partnership with Save The Bay, and excited by the educational and personal connections the Aquarium will offer to kids and families, fostering a sense of wonder and responsibility towards the health of our beautiful natural resource, Narragansett Bay.”

The Aquarium opened its doors to the public on March 28, 2024 and welcomes visitors to explore the mysteries of the deep and learn about the vital conservation work being undertaken to preserve Narragansett Bay. The Aquarium’s diverse exhibits and interactive experiences are designed to educate visitors of all ages about the marine environment and inspire them to take action in protecting our planet’s precious aquatic resources.

For more information about Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium and to plan your visit, visit: https://SaveBay.org/Aquarium/.

About Save The Bay:
Save The Bay is an independent, member-supported, nonprofit organization. We got our start as a grassroots organization in 1970, when a small group of concerned citizens came together to fight an oil refinery proposed for the shores of Tiverton. Their work began our legacy as the eyes, ears, and voice for Narragansett Bay. Today we carry out our mission through three areas of work: advocacy, education, and habitat restoration and adaptation. For more information, please visit: https://savebay.org/about-us/.

About BankNewport:
Founded in 1819 and headquartered in Newport, BankNewport offers a full suite of loan and deposit products and services for families and Businesses throughout Rhode Island. BankNewport is one of the longest-standing community banks in the United States and, as a mutual organization, is committed to the financial success of its customers, employees, and communities. BankNewport has 19 branch locations and a commercial lending office in Providence. OceanPoint Marine Lending, a Business line of BankNewport, specializes in consumer marine and recreational vehicle financing programs.

Through its All In Giving program, BankNewport is committed to supporting nonprofits with areas of impact focused on basic human needs, children and families, Education, economic security, Healthy lives, arts and culture, and the environment. BankNewport has awarded over $9.8 million in grants, sponsorships, and donations over the past ten years to a wide range of nonprofits to help strengthen and enrich lives and communities throughout Rhode Island. Financial Education and community service performed by employees totals 10,000 hours annually. For more information, please visit www.BankNewport.com.