27 nonprofits benefit by BankRI awards

More than two dozen Rhode Island nonprofits have been awarded grants by Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) as part of the bank’s most recent charitable initiatives. In total, $105,500 in funding has been donated to 27 community organizations to support education programs and a range of human services that assist low-income children and families. “We are…

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Business Beat: 27th BankRI Holiday Giving Tree brightens the season with nearly 7,000 gifts

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Photo: Navigant – Anthony Boivin, Universal Banker; Lydia Himmighoefer, Teller Supervisor; Lori Casale, Senior Teller; and Jeffrey Elliott, Plainfield Pike Branch Manager. The Cranston branch partnered with CCAP, collecting more than 100 gifts for local children. The holidays promise to be brighter for underprivileged children across Rhode Island thanks to the kindness and generosity of…

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BankRI Food Drive tops 4,300 pounds of food, and $19K for 14 Rhode Island food pantries

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Photo: BankRI’s Johnston branch leading the way with more than 1,000 items collected on behalf of Tri-Town Community Action Agency. Left to right: Leah Fiyod, Assistant Branch Manager; Donna Sangermano, Johnston Branch Manager; Dawn Santos, Sr. Teller; Holly Pettis, Teller Supervisor; and Darius Poole, Sr. Teller.  BankRI’s recently completed food drive led to more than…

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40 Rhode Island nonprofits receive grants from Bank Rhode Island (BankRI)

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Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has awarded $100,725 in charitable grants to local nonprofits. In total, forty organizations throughout the state have received funding to support community programs that provide basic needs assistance, education to youth, workforce development, summer camp scholarships, health and wellness services, and more. Operation Stand Down Rhode Island is among the grant recipients,…

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BankRI Food Drive NOW at all branches

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Food collected in each branch will remain local to help residents in that community High food and housing costs continue to drive new levels of hunger in the Ocean State. Right now, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank is serving a record number of people through its member agency food pantries – more than 80,000…

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“Homebuying Myths Debunked” – Free virtual workshop set for June 5

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To be held live via Zoom, BankRI and PCF Development aim to help first-time homebuyers In recognition of June as National Homeownership Month, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) and Pawtucket Central Falls Development (PCF Development) are partnering to host a free workshop aimed at helping more Rhode Islanders realize the American dream. Designed specifically for first-time…

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