“I am writing to express my positive experience working alongside Patrick Town from Union Home Plus during his collaboration with the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute (PNCI). As an Apprenticeship Coordinator for our regional training center located in Portland and affiliated with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Union (UBC), I had the privilege of partnering with Patrick for over three years, spanning from 2021 to 2023 to bring valuable financial insight and guidance to our apprentices. Read More...
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Together, we successfully presented the Union Home Plus program to our membership, specifically within the PNCI sponsored Grit Nation podcast of which I was the host. The podcast proved to be highly beneficial for a significant portion of our membership in Washington State, providing invaluable information and direction to resources that support financial wellness and facilitate home ownership. The key components of this support included webinars and Union grant programs, all of which were made available free of charge to our members.
Our collaborative efforts extended beyond individual assistance, as quarterly webinar presentations reached hundreds of members, educating them on fundamental aspects of financial wellness, home ownership, and a plethora of resources exclusively accessible to union members.
Given the positive impact and success witnessed during our collaboration, I enthusiastically recommend Patrick Town for any future endeavors related to promoting resources within our local unions throughout the Pacific Northwest. His dedication to enhancing the well-being and homeownership opportunities for our union members aligns seamlessly with our mission at PNCI and the UBC.
Should you require any further information or wish to discuss this recommendation in more detail, please feel free to contact me at 503.995.9294.
I am confident that Patrick Town’s expertise and commitment will continue to be an asset in promoting the welfare of union workers within our region.
Respectfully,
Joe Cadwell
Apprenticeship Coordinator
Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute