BankNewport highlights 2021 philanthropy

BANKNEWPORT gave more than $1.2 million to local nonprofits in 2021. Bank employees, pictured from left with a donation box for the bank’s Kind Heart Fresh Start donation drive, are Kathleen Charbonneau, Sira Salgado, William Eaddy, Jack Murphy, Jillian Salome-Rodriguez, Christine Hayes, Wendy Kagan, Gregory Derderian and Carmen Diaz-Jusino. / COURTESY BANKNEWPORT

NEWPORT – BankNewport gave more than  $1.2 million to local nonprofits through grants, sponsorships, community donations and other financial support in 2021, according to a news release.

The yearlong philanthropic contributions included $74,000 given to nonprofits during the holiday season to support basic needs, the release stated.

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The bank also provided more than 7,300 hours of financial education and community involvement for students and community members in 2021.

Nancy Lavin is a PBN staff writer. Contact her at Lavin@PBN.com.

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