04/04/2016
Citizens Bank Announces $62,500 in Contributions to Connecticut Organizations Through the Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money Initiative
As part of an ongoing commitment to give consumers the confidence and tools they need to be fiscally healthy, Citizens Bank announced today that nine nonprofit organizations in Connecticut will receive $62,500 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.
Connecticut funding recipients include:
• Community Economic Development Fund Foundation Inc.
• New Haven HomeOwnership Center
• Women's Business Development Council
• Connecticut Association for Human Services
• Urban League of Southern Connecticut
• Junior Achievement of Southwest New England
• Marrakech, Inc.
• Thames River Community Service, Inc.
• United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
