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December 15, 2005 South Boston and Roxbury churches join forces to help their members move from debt to assets
December 12, 2005 Citizens Bank New Hampshire to name new President and CEO, Cathleen A. Schmidt
December 2, 2005 Citizens Financial Group donates $300,000 to National Urban League
November 21, 2005 Citizens Foundation to help low-income residents in the Pittsburgh region keep the heat on
November 16, 2005 Six Community Gems organize celebration to support neighborhood programs in the city of Boston
November 16, 2005 Citizens announces annual writing contest to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
November 15, 2005 Citizens makes commitment to neighborhood revitalization in northeastern PA
November 14, 2005 NH business execs more positive about business climate than those in neighboring states
November 10, 2005 Charter One Bank and Cleveland Foodbank are Carving Out Hunger
November 9, 2005 CFG honored by U.S. Chamber of Commerce with national "Corporate Stewardship Award"
November 3, 2005 Citizens Bank and Charter One Bank kick off public Shelter Heating Assistance Campaign
November 3, 2005 Citizens initiatives to benefit homeless elderly in Boston and shelters across MA
November 2, 2005 Citizens Bank and Charter One Bank kick off Shelter Heating Assistance Campaign
November 2, 2005 Ralph J. Papa promoted to President of Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania
November 2, 2005 Charter One to heat 19 Ohio shelters with Shelter Heating Assistance Campaign
November 1, 2005 Charter One Bank to help heat Chicago-area shelters and low-income residences this winter
October 27, 2005 Citizens Bank donates to Working Adult Education Fair in Philadelphia
October 27, 2005 Citizens opens branch and creates new jobs in Newark, DE
October 27, 2005 Charter One president and CEO of IL to revisit his grade school, be principal for a day
October 27, 2005 Citizens Bank New Hampshire honors ConEst Software with Not Your Typical Business Award
October 26, 2005 The State of MA and Citizens announce Fabrico as Job Bank recipient
October 25, 2005 Citizens increases its market share to 14.35 percent in MA, according to new FDIC data
October 24, 2005 American Financial Realty Trust to acquire One Citizens Plaza building
October 21, 2005 Citizens remains No. 2 bank in Greater Philadelphia region
October 19, 2005 Local bakery receives one sweet deal from Citizens Bank of Connecticut
October 19, 2005 Citizens announces management changes
October 19, 2005 Citizens Bank named top SBA Lender in its first year in New York
October 18, 2005 Thielsch Engineering, Inc. to create 35 jobs through Citizens Job Bank in RI
October 18, 2005 Cross Roads House named NH Champion in Action
October 17, 2005 Charter One Bank named No. 1 small business lender in Illinois
October 17, 2005 Charter One Bank named No. 1 small business lender in Indiana
October 14, 2005 Citizens Bank Foundation helps to establish Flood Emergency Assistance Fund
October 14, 2005 Citizens Financial Group to receive national Freedom Award in Washington, DC
October 13, 2005 Citizens and MA Treasurer Tim Cahill announce below-market loan pool for homebuyers
October 13, 2005 Charter One Bank named No. 1 small business lender in Ohio
October 12, 2005 Citizens named top SBA Administration Lender in Western Pennsylvania
October 12, 2005 Charter One Bank named No. 1 small business lender in Michigan
October 12, 2005 Citizens named top SBA Lender in Eastern Pennsylvania
October 12, 2005 AchieveAbility named Champion in Action in Philadelphia
October 11, 2005 CFG contributes more than one million dollars to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts
October 7, 2005 Citizens Bank named #1 SBA lender in Delaware for fourth consecutive year
October 7, 2005 Citizens named #1 Small Business Lender in New Hampshire and New England
October 6, 2005 West Elmwood Housing Development named RI Champion in Action
October 6, 2005 CBNH employee receives Community Service Sabbatical
October 5, 2005 MainSpring Coalition for the Homeless named Massachusetts' Champion in Action
October 5, 2005 Housing program supporting homeless mothers in Pittsburgh named Champion in Action
October 3, 2005 Charter One Bank launches Join Us campaign with new TV spot
September 27, 2005 Gov. Minner and Citizens announce extended partnership to promote business in DE
September 27, 2005 Charter One Bank and WJW FOX 8 announce Champions in Action program
September 22, 2005 Citizens fills 525 new jobs in RI six months ahead of schedule
September 19, 2005 CFG honors 341 employees during Employee Appreciation Week
September 9, 2005 Citizens in PA raises money for victims of Hurricane Katrina with Beads of Hope
September 7, 2005 Bradford Networks of Concord expands thanks to Citizens Bank's job creation program in NH
September 1, 2005 Citizens and Charter One branches in 13 states accepting donations for Hurricane relief effort
August 29, 2005 Charter One Bank announces affordable housing initiative in Ohio
August 19, 2005 Citizens announces changes in broker-dealer affiliate
August 10, 2005 Citizens Bank Foundation donates to the South Shore Community Action Council
August 10, 2005 Citizens Bank Foundation donates to fund new curriculum at The Carroll School
August 4, 2005 Citizens reports strong growth and record earnings
July 25, 2005 Citizens Bank launches Tools for School program in Western Pennsylvania
July 25, 2005 Citizens Bank announces third recipient of Citizens Job Bank loan
July 25, 2005 Citizens Bank and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell make major 'Citizens Job Bank' announcement
July 22, 2005 Citizens Bank of RI launches Tools for School program with 92 PRO-FM
July 22, 2005 Citizens Bank hosts Luke Donald at The First Tee of Pittsburgh
July 21, 2005 Citizens and Governor Carcieri announce second RI recipient of Job Bank loan
July 19, 2005 Citizens donates 1,200 baseball gloves to Phillies Rookie League
July 14, 2005 Citizens Financial Group wins Freedom Award
July 13, 2005 The Neighborhood Academy named 2005 Champion in Action in Pittsburgh
July 13, 2005 United Teen Equality Center named Massachusetts' Champion in Action
July 11, 2005 Summerbridge of Greater Philadelphia named Champion in Action
July 7, 2005 New Urban Arts named RI 2005 third quarter Champion in Action
July 7, 2005 Junta For Progressive Action, Inc. named Champion in Action in Connecticut
July 6, 2005 The Mayhew Program named NH Champion in Action in area of youth support
June 29, 2005 Citizens Bank, the Pawtucket Red Sox and Coca Cola announce All-Star Reading Team Program
June 28, 2005 Citizens Bank Connecticut expands Middletown Road Race into Festival
June 28, 2005 Citizens Foundation to underwrite Free Days at RI Audubon Society's Environmental Education Center
June 27, 2005 Five Citizens employees honored by RI National Guard with My Boss is a Patriot Award
June 27, 2005 Citizens Bank shares important student loan information and refinancing tips
June 22, 2005 Chicago unveils Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
June 22, 2005 Cape Cod's Housing Assistance Corp. named 2005 Housing Heroes Award Recipient
June 20, 2005 Citizens Bank of RI receives national honor for workplace flexibility
June 15, 2005 Citizens Bank New Hampshire closes another loan under Housing Bank program
June 13, 2005 Free admission to Carnegie Museums on June 18, compliments of Citizens Bank
June 8, 2005 Citizens and Delaware County Council announce economic and community initiative
June 8, 2005 Citizens Bank and City of Albany unveil new initiative to spur revitalization
June 6, 2005 Citizens Financial Group launches Join Us community involvement effort
May 26, 2005 Citizens Bank NH honors the World Schools with Not Your Typical Business Award
May 24, 2005 Citizens and Gov. Carcieri announce first R.I. recipient of Citizens Job Bank loan
May 17, 2005 Citizens Foundation awards first Housing Heroes grant to SWAP Inc.
May 16, 2005 Citizens provides loan to Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
May 13, 2005 Memorial Day declared free Community Day at Whitaker Center in Harrisburg, PA
May 12, 2005 Small business owner is named Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Eastern Pennsylvania
May 5, 2005 Citizens, Hannaford Supermarkets, Albany Aqua Ducks team up for pilot program
May 3, 2005 Citizens Bank lends helping hand to the Phillies Rookie League
May 3, 2005 Citizens sponsors Citizens Bank Family of the Game along with Wilmington Blue Rocks
May 2, 2005 Homeowner's Rehab and Citizens announce creation of affordable housing in Cambridge
April 28, 2005 Citizens launches Neighborhood Revitalization Program in Syracuse, NY
April 25, 2005 Gov. Romney and Citizens Bank tout new jobs in Massachusetts
April 21, 2005 Three Delaware business leaders join Citizens Bank's Board of Directors
April 21, 2005 Citizens offers free gas card initiative in Western MA
April 21, 2005 Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania and NBC 10 announce latest Community Champion
April 20, 2005 Citizens Bank Launches Three-Year Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy in Rochester
April 20, 2005 Citizens Bank of RI shelter heating initiative helps heat local homeless shelters
April 19, 2005 Friends of the Arts Regional Arts Council named NH Community Champion
April 18, 2005 Citizens Bank and its Foundation donates to The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
April 15, 2005 Citizens Bank of RI receives Seven Seals Award for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
April 15, 2005 Beginning with Books selected by Citizens Bank and WPXI-TV for Community Stars program
April 14, 2005 SBA honors Citizens in Delaware with Lenders Cup and Financial Services Champion Awards
April 13, 2005 Citizens' Janice Spicher named Financial Services Champion of the Year by SBA
April 13, 2005 Citizens announces partnership with Greater Boston Interfaith Organization
April 13, 2005 Generations Incorporated named Massachusetts' Community Champion
April 12, 2005 Governor Lynch and Citizens Bank NH announce first loan recipient of the Citizens Job Bank
April 12, 2005 Norman Bird Sanctuary named 2005 RI Community Champion in environment category
April 6, 2005 Chicago Cubs team up with Charter One Bank to reward Not Your Typical Fans
April 5, 2005 Citizens Bank kicks off 2005 Penn State booster button contest
April 1, 2005 Citizens finances Avenue North development project near Temple University in Philly
March 29, 2005 Citizens Foundation supports new initiative in New York's growing Tech Valley region
March 28, 2005 Citizens VP for Community Relations honored by RI Coalition for the Homeless
March 25, 2005 Citizens Bank of MA and NECN seek nonprofit applicants for their Community Champions program
March 23, 2005 Ken Robinson named Director of Government Relations at Citizens Financial Group
March 22, 2005 Citizens Bank announces job creation program in Connecticut
March 22, 2005 Citizens and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania announce success of jobs initiative
March 21, 2005 Citizens Bank of Massachusetts opens its first branch in Andover
March 18, 2005 Citizens Financial Group names John E. Morgan CFO of New England Banking
March 16, 2005 Citizens Bank NH honors Electropac with Not Your Typical Business Award
March 15, 2005 Citizens Bank employee to assist in Tsunami relief efforts in Indonesia
March 9, 2005 Citizens appoints new public relations and public affairs director for upstate New York
March 8, 2005 Citizens Bank of RI and NBC 10 announce next two Community Champion categories
March 8, 2005 Citizens names Ken Colloton to top post for government banking in New York State
March 7, 2005 Citizens Bank Foundation awards grant to YMCA of Greater Providence
March 4, 2005 Chicago's first eBay auction sees green
March 3, 2005 Citizens Bank opens its first branch in Medfield, MA
March 3, 2005 Citizens Bank declares Donation Match Day in RI branches on Friday, March 4th to help heat local hom
March 2, 2005 Thomas J. Celona, George A. Vecchione, and Lynn Fusco Hughes named directors of Citizens Bank in Rh
February 28, 2005 Bob Curley named chairman of Citizens Bank's operations in New York
February 25, 2005 Citizens declares Donation Match Day in all Massachusetts branches on Friday, March 4
February 24, 2005 Citizens reports strong growth and record earnings
February 18, 2005 Charter One Global Enterprise Center officially opens for business
February 18, 2005 Charter One Bank hosts Not Your Typical Day at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
February 17, 2005 Governor Lynch and Citizens Bank announce job creation program in New Hampshire
February 17, 2005 Citizens Bank and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell make Citizens Job Bank announcement in Bradford
February 15, 2005 Governor Carcieri and Citizens Bank announce job creation program in Rhode Island
February 14, 2005 Charter One Bank to shower Greater Clevelanders with Gallons of Love on Valentine's Day
February 14, 2005 Chicago commuters will get One Sweet Ride on Valentine's Day
February 10, 2005 Citizens Bank accepting applications for Housing Heroes grant program
February 7, 2005 Citizens Bank Foundation awards Technical Assistance Grants to 19 community groups in NH
February 3, 2005 Romney and Citizens Bank of Massachusetts announce job creation program
February 3, 2005 Citizens and Governor Minner announce loan to Dogfish Head Brewery to update its facility
February 2, 2005 Citizens Bank and Citizens Energy to heat 160 shelters in RI and MA
February 2, 2005 Citizens Bank and The New Hampshire Coalition to End Homelessness to heat 40 shelters
February 2, 2005 Citizens Bank and CT Coalition to End Homelessness to heat area shelters this winter
February 1, 2005 Charter One Bank names Carrie Carpenter VP, Director of Public Affairs in Ohio
January 31, 2005 Citizens Bank adding 250 new jobs in Pittsburgh and nearly 500 across the state
January 28, 2005 Women's Business Center named 2005 NH Community Champion in Workforce Development
January 27, 2005 Citizens Bank of RI approves multi-million dollar loan for affordable housing
January 26, 2005 Citizens Bank and PA Governor Ed Rendell make Citizens Job Bank announcement in Luzerne County
January 24, 2005 Charter One Mortgage Corp. opens Newport News, VA office
January 21, 2005 CFG Vice Chairman Robert T. Gormley elected chairman of The Providence Foundation
January 20, 2005 Citizens promotes Debra Miller to new position of Corporate Affairs Director for New England Region
January 20, 2005 Citizens announces charity football challenge between its Pennsylvania and New England operations
January 19, 2005 Citizens Bank of Rhode Island and NBC 10 Honor 2004 Community Champions
January 19, 2005 CareerPoint named Massachusetts' Community Champion
January 13, 2005 Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania and NBC 10 announce latest Community Champion
January 12, 2005 Beaver County agency selected by Citizens Bank and WPXI-TV for Community Stars program
January 11, 2005 Richard Barry appointed President and CEO of Citizens Bank of Connecticut
January 5, 2005 The Genesis Center named RI 2005 first quarter Community Champion
January 4, 2005 Charter One Bank appoints Edward O. Ned Handy III President and CEO in Ohio
January 4, 2005 The Citizens Bank Foundation and the Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston offer Community Open House

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