Citizens Bank in Rhode Island to partner with Salvation Army on 2007 Kettle Campaign

Citizens Bank to match donations up to $25,000 between now and December 24 in special green kettles

Providence, R.I.   (December 20, 2007) - Citizens Bank today announced it will partner with the Rhode Island Salvation Army on its 2007 Kettle Campaign by matching donations up to $25,000 between now and December 24 in special green kettles across the state. Citizens and the Salvation Army developed the Green Kettle Campaign to help meet the growing demand for emergency services and programs the Salvation Army provides its clients 365 days a year, but especially during the holidays.

The Citizens Bank Foundation will match donations up to $25,000 collected at 10 specially-marked green kettles located in Stop & Shop locations across Rhode Island. The Salvation Army hopes to raise $250,000 during this year’s campaign.

“Rhode Island is making history! Green kettles in place of the traditional red ones will be seen in front of some of the Stop & Shop stores that contain Citizens Banks”, said Major Debbie Burr of the Salvation Army. “We are very grateful to our friends at Citizens for partnering with us with year in our kettle campaign. The matching dollars given to us by Citizens will help us to meet the needs of thousands of families throughout Rhode Island this year.”

The Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign is the organization’s signature fundraising initiative. Money raised helps fund seasonal and year-round programs including after-school activities, emergency and utility assistance and food programs. Last year’s funds provided food, toys and clothing for more than 3,000 families.

“We are thrilled the Citizens Bank green and Salvation Army red are joining together for this year’s Kettle Campaign,” said Joseph J. MarcAurele, President, Citizens Bank, Rhode Island. “The Salvation Army provides much-needed assistance to families, seniors and homeless people every day of the year and we are delighted that this partnership will help fund the organization’s many programs and services that assist the good citizens of Rhode Island.”

The 10 green kettles are located in select Stop & Shop locations across the state now through the duration of the campaign, which concludes on December 24.
Specially marked green kettles can be found at the following Stop & Shop locations:

Bristol – 605 Metacom Avenue
Coventry – 900 Tiogue Avenue
Cranston – 200 Atwood Avenue
Johnston – 11 Commerce Avenue
Narragansett – 91 Judith Road
North Kingstown – 90 Frenchtown Road
North Providence –1128 Mineral Spring Avenue
Providence – 333 West River Street
Warwick – 300 Quaker Lane and 2485 Warwick Avenue

About the Citizens Bank Foundation

Citizens Bank Foundation is a subsidiary of the Citizens Charitable Foundation, which is a charitable contributions vehicle of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., RBS Citizens, N.A. and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania. The foundation’s support is focused on housing, community development and basic human needs.

About the Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. The Massachusetts Salvation Army Web site is www.salvationarmy-ri.org.

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