Hold the Phone: Local YMCA Receives Grant to Upgrade Emergency Systems

CRANSTON, RI – The Y's Cranston branch has come into a little bit of money. According to the YMCA of Greater Providence, Cranston has received a $2,000 grant from the Taco/White Family Foundation.

The money will be used to upgrade the YMCA branch’s phone system, the organization said. The goal is "seamless communication throughout the building should an emergency occur."

As a plus, the grant will also save the Cranston Y nearly $1,000 per year in management fees of the current, outdated system.

“We are grateful that an organization like the Taco/White Family Foundation has chosen to support this capital endeavor at the YMCA,” said Cory Guglietti, Executive Director, Cranston YMCA. “Taco and the White Family Foundation have been great supporters of the YMCA, including our community campaign which provides services to the underserved in our immediate area, and we looking forward to building on this already strong relationship.”

Courtesy Photo Caption: Cindy Fogarty, left, Cranston resident and Board Chair of the Cranston YMCA; Cory Guglietti, Executive Director, Cranston YMCA; Christie Fusi, Board Member, Taco/White Family Foundation.