Lawrence, Mass. – Oct. 16, 2026 – BrightBridge Credit Union (BrightBridge) recently hosted four free Shred Day events across its branch network, helping community members safely dispose of sensitive documents while connecting with team members. The events were held at the credit union's branches in Hanover, Lawrence, Waltham and Springfield as part of BrightBridge's commitment to providing convenient access to community-focused services.
Shred Days have become a popular annual tradition for BrightBridge members, as they offer an opportunity to securely destroy personal documents containing sensitive information and reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud. BrightBridge team member volunteers assisted participants with unloading boxes and bags of documents, distributed complimentary BrightBridge giveaways, and encouraged guests to enter the credit union's Patriots ticket giveaway.
"One of my favorite parts of Shred Day is seeing how much our members appreciate these events," said Hanover Assistant Branch Manager Carrie Lincoln. "People stop by to shred their old paperwork, but they often stay to chat with our team and learn more about what's happening in the community. It's so rewarding to be able to provide a useful service while building relationships and making connections."
BrightBridge connected with hundreds of members and community members during each Shred Day event. The credit union plans to continue offering community-focused events that bring people together, provide practical resources, and strengthen relationships throughout the regions it serves.
To learn more about BrightBridge and its community involvement initiatives, visit www.brightbridge.com/news.
BrightBridge’s Hanover branch team enjoyed beautiful weather while welcoming members for their Shred Day on October 3. From left: Ross Edsall, Taniushka Nova-Torres, Rhonda Morrison, Chris Maynard, Carrie Lincoln and James Kruskall.
About BrightBridge Credit Union
BrightBridge Credit Union (BrightBridge) is a state-chartered community credit union with more than $2.4 billion in assets and headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts. BrightBridge currently serves approximately 118,000 members, primarily in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut. BrightBridge operates 23 retail branches located in Amesbury, Bridgewater, Brookline, Danvers, Dorchester, Fairhaven, Haverhill, Hanover, Lawrence, Marlborough, Methuen, North Andover, Plymouth, Quincy, Springfield, Tewksbury, Waltham, West Springfield and Worcester, Mass., plus Plaistow and Seabrook, N.H. and Enfield, CT. BrightBridge also serves many employer groups, including two major Massachusetts employers, Raytheon Technologies and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. BrightBridge offers a wide range of savings and loan products, commercial services and digital banking to meet the financial needs of a growing member base.
