Holiday Giving in RI: 26th annual “Holiday Giving Tree” at 21 BankRI branches

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“Holiday Giving Tree” Gift Program Returns to Brighten Season for Local Kids BankRI’s signature effort has led to 14,865 gifts for underprivileged children statewide in the last five years alone   A long-running holiday program to benefit kids across the Ocean State has kicked off, and Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) is hoping it’ll lead to the…

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5 Steps to Buying a Home – free virtual workshop for new homebuyers, June 6th

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Own the Dream: 5 Steps to Buying a Home – free Virtual Workshop for New Homebuyers June is National Homeownership Month and Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) and Pawtucket Central Falls Development (PCF Development) are partnering to offer a no-cost, virtual workshop for new homebuyers. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. Titled, “Own the Dream: 5 Steps…

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BankRI grants support work of 23 Rhode Island nonprofits

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Twenty-three Rhode Island nonprofits have received funding to support their work from Bank Rhode Island (BankRI). With a particular focus on programs that advance educational opportunities for at-risk populations, human services, and civic organizations improving our communities, the bank has awarded $89,885 in charitable grants. “This is an especially challenging time for nonprofits and an…

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BankRI invites community to help fight hunger

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BankRI Giving Community Two Ways to Fight Hunger Along with collecting nonperishable food items in all its branches, the Bank will match the first $5,000 donated to the RI Community Food Bank’s online fundraiser Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) is offering the community two ways to join its efforts to alleviate hunger in the Ocean State…

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More swim lessons for youth of color just one benefit from BankRI awards

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A swim program that provides free lessons to Rhode Island children of color is among the grant recipients of Bank Rhode Island’s (BankRI) most recent charitable giving. In total, the bank has awarded $78,250 in funding to 30 local organizations. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,500. “Rhode Island youth of color drown at a…

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Networking Pick of the Week – Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce

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Join the Chamber for lunch and start building relationships that will generate new customers/clients and strengthen your connection to existing ones. You do not have to bring a lead; just enjoy a delicious lunch while you get acquainted with other members of the business community. Come share your “60 second commercial” to help others better…

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BankRI makes grants to 26 local nonprofits

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In its fifth round of charitable funding this year, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has awarded $80,450 in grants to 26 local nonprofits. The funds are earmarked to support educational opportunities for underserved youth and human services programs that help individuals and families with basic needs. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000. “This [past] year, much…

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