Lucy’s Hearth named Champion

PROVIDENCE – Citizens Bank and WJAR-TV NBC 10 named Lucy’s Hearth as the fourth quarter Champion in Action for homelessness.
Lucy’s Hearth will receive a $25,000 unrestricted grant, media coverage, and promotional and volunteer support for its work.
Lucy’s Hearth will use the grant to continue to provide emergency shelter for homeless women and their children while assisting residents in gaining life skills to foster independence.
“Citizens Bank is pleased to name Lucy’s Hearth as the newest Champion in Action for homelessness,” said Ned Handy, president of Citizens Bank for Rhode Island and Connecticut. “Lucy’s Hearth has been providing critical homeless and social services for more than 27 years in Newport County. We are pleased that this award will help them to continue to deliver these high-quality services.”
Launched in 2002, Champions in Action is a joint initiative of Citizens Bank and NBC 10 to recognize and support nonprofit organizations for their contributions to Rhode Island communities. A new Champion in Action is selected twice a year based on specific social service topics.