Citizens Bank Announces $130,000 in Contributions to Rhode Island Organizations through Financial Education Initiative

Providence, RI – As part of an ongoing commitment to give consumers the confidence and tools they need to be fiscally healthy, Citizens Bank announced today that 10 nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island will receive $130,000 in contributions as part of the Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money financial literacy initiative.

Leveraging the financial expertise of its bankers and its partnerships with local nonprofits focused on financial education, the Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money program this year includes $1.3 million in donations to 77 nonprofits and volunteer outreach by more than 400 trained Citizens colleagues. Citizens will also be sharing financial tips on Facebook and Twitter for the duration of National Financial Literacy Month, as well as ongoing financial advice from Citizens’ colleagues on YouTube. By the end of 2016, Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money is expected to improve the financial acumen of more than 220,000 Americans.

Nonprofit organizations from across the bank’s 11-state footprint were chosen in a competitive application process based on their track record of success providing financial education programs, clear and measurable goals for the program and a demonstration to incorporate sustainability in their program plans.

Rhode Island funding recipients include:

• United Way of Rhode Island

• Crossroads Rhode Island

• Amos House

• Junior Achievement of Rhode Island

• ONE Neighborhood Builders

• The Capital Good Fund

• College Visions

• Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England

• Social Enterprise Greenhouse

• Year Up Providence