PROVIDENCE – Responding to changes suggested by previous participants of its Champions in Action program, Citizens Bank has added features to the initiative designed to combat the challenges placed on the recognized nonprofits by today’s difficult economic environment.
The U.S. subsidiary of Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc has honored 36 Rhode Island nonprofits since it started the program in 2002, “providing critical resources to help them respond to diverse community needs,” said Ned Handy, president of Citizens Bank, Rhode Island.
New benefits of being named a Champion in Action include:
- Financial support of $35,000 (from $25,000)
- A lengthened time of being honored, from three to six months
- The opportunity for the nonprofit’s executive director to receive mentorship help from Handy.
- Previously honored organizations may re-apply after five years
The new rewards complement existing benefits of the program, including:
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- Coverage by WJAR-TV NBC 10
- Volunteer support from Citizens Bank employees as well as from NBC 10 workers
- Public relations help from the program sponsors
- Promotional support at Citizens Bank properties, as well as at the bank and NBC 10’s websites
The 2012 Champions in Action program, focusing on youth initiatives and neighborhood development, is now accepting applications. For more information about the Champions in Action program, visit www.citizensbank.com/community.
