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December 19, 2007 Citizens Bank in Rhode Island to partner with Salvation Army on 2007 Kettle Campaign
December 19, 2007 Charter One helps brighten the holidays for hundreds of children in northeast Ohio
December 18, 2007 Citizens Bank donates "Stockings of Love" to Philadelphia area homeless shelters
December 13, 2007 Patti Cloutier is latest Citizens Bank Community Service Sabbatical recipient in Rhode Island
December 11, 2007 Citizens Bank declares Customer Appreciation Day, December 14
December 3, 2007 Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania announces 2008 Educational Improvement Tax Credit program recipients
November 26, 2007 Citizens Bank in Rhode Island announces $17.75 million loan for affordable housing
November 20, 2007 Citizens Bank announces new President and CEO of Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey with responsibility for Delaware
November 20, 2007 Citizens Bank in Rhode Island offers holiday shopping and spending tips for consumers on Thanksgiving weekend
November 19, 2007 Charter One and Gleaners Carve Out Hunger in Michigan
November 9, 2007 Salvation Army’s 2007 Kettle Campaign in Massachusetts to feature special green kettles
November 9, 2007 Citizens Bank Foundation partners with Salvation Army in New Hampshire to provide matching funds up to $100,000 at new green kettles
November 9, 2007 Citizens Foundation partners with N. H. Coalition to End Homelessness; pledges $85,000 to help 37 homeless shelters pay heating bills
November 8, 2007 Citizens Bank announces Energy Efficiency Loan program in Rhode Island
November 7, 2007 Charter One offers Energy Efficiency Loan program in Chicago area
November 6, 2007 Citizens Financial Group celebrates five-year anniversary of Champions in Action program
November 2, 2007 Citizens Bank Foundation announces $10,000 grant to Island Moving Company in Rhode Island
November 1, 2007 Citizens Bank in Pittsburgh announces writing contest to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
October 31, 2007 Citizens Financial Group lowers prime lending rate to 7.50 percent from 7.75 percent
October 24, 2007 The Institute for the Study and Practice for Nonviolence named Champion in Action in violence prevention category
October 24, 2007 Citizens Bank names The Center for Women and Families as Champion In Action
October 18, 2007 Northeast Village CDC named Housing Hero in Michigan
October 15, 2007 Citizens Bank ranks No. 1 small business lender in New Hampshire and New England
October 15, 2007 Citizens Bank ranks No. 1 small business lender in Connecticut and New England
October 15, 2007 Citizens Bank ranks No. 1 small business lender in Massachusetts and New England
October 15, 2007 Citizens Bank ranks No. 1 small business lender in Rhode Island and New England
October 12, 2007 Citizens Bank New Hampshire hosts Community Partners Celebration in honor of 30th Anniversary of Community Reinvestment Act
October 12, 2007 CADE named Champion in Action in Philadelphia for its work in violence prevention
October 11, 2007 YouthPlaces is western Pennsylvania’s new Champion in Action
October 10, 2007 Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center named Champion in Action in Massachusetts
October 10, 2007 Turning Point named 2007 Champion in Action in Michigan
October 3, 2007 Good Beginnings of Sullivan County named New Hampshire’s 2007 Champion in Action in area of violence prevention
October 3, 2007 Charter One’s 'Making Music Matter' program generates more than $100,000 for Chicago Area nonprofit organizations
September 27, 2007 Citizens Bank, Rhode Island and NBC 10 announce Champions in Action categories for 2008
September 25, 2007 Citizens Bank and Mass Youth Soccer Association celebrate opening of state-of-the-art soccer complex
September 21, 2007 Citizens Bank to give away new maps of Massachusetts
September 18, 2007 Columbus Day declared free Community Day at Whitaker Center in Harrisburg, Pa.
September 10, 2007 CFG's "Tools for School" program helped 30,000 students and their families prepare for the new school year
September 4, 2007 Citizens Bank named one of Best Places to Work in Vermont
August 31, 2007 American Le Mans Series Dominik Farnbacher competes against race fans off the track at Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix’s Charter One Chalets
August 30, 2007 Citizens Bank Foundation hits a home run; presents R.I. Community Food Bank with $50,000 from "Striking Out Hunger"
August 28, 2007 Citizens Bank partners with District Attorney Lynne Abraham and local organizations for Tools for School program in Philadelphia
August 21, 2007 Charter One in Illinois extends Making Music Matter’s second season
August 10, 2007 Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania offering low-interest loans to homeowners affected by flooding
August 3, 2007 Citizens reports solid earnings; up 2%
August 3, 2007 Citizens Bank of Rhode Island hosts kids golf tournament to benefit Button Hole
July 26, 2007 Citizens Bank Rhode Island launches "Tools for School" program in partnership with 92 PRO-FM
July 23, 2007 Citizens Bank announces “Tools for School” initiative in Philadelphia for third year
July 18, 2007 Operation ABLE of Michigan named 2007 Champion in Action
July 17, 2007 Citizens Bank Foundation donates $35,000 to establish new business center and expand business services in Delaware County
July 17, 2007 Village of the Arts and Humanities named Champion in Action in greater Philadelphia
July 16, 2007 EarthWorks named Champion in Action in Massachusetts
July 12, 2007 Citizens Bank Foundation announces Economic Empowerment Initiative for Philadelphia
July 11, 2007 Health Hope Network is western Pa.’s new Champion in Action
July 10, 2007 Citizens Bank and Delaware County Council announce continued success of $142 million economic and community initiative
July 9, 2007 Citizens Bank launches "Tools for School" program in Western Pennsylvania
July 5, 2007 At half-way mark, "Striking Out Hunger" raising funds for RI Community Food Bank thanks to Citizens Bank Foundation
June 14, 2007 Gov. Edward G. Rendell and American Red Cross Honor Citizens Financial Group President and CEO
June 13, 2007 RBS/Citizens Bank helping Pittsburgh golf fans celebrate the U.S. Open Championship by replicating Jack Nicklaus’ most famous shot
June 11, 2007 CFG launches Colleague Matching Gifts Program during 14th annual Colleague Appreciation Week
June 8, 2007 Charter One Pavilion concertgoers can help children discover the benefits of music education
May 21, 2007 Citizens Financial Group names Dana A. Drago as Vice Chairman for its Retail and Business Banking Group
May 11, 2007 Citizens Bank of Rhode Island and PawSox announce Summer Youth Clinics
May 11, 2007 Hearth named Citizens Bank’s 2007 Housing Hero in Massachusetts
May 9, 2007 Citizens Bank and City of Buffalo announce $8.5 million neighborhood investment program
May 9, 2007 Citizens Financial Group announces senior leadership changes in Risk Management
May 2, 2007 Citizens Financial Group completes GreatBanc conversion
May 2, 2007 Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corp. of Londonderry expands thanks to Citizens Bank’s job creation program in New Hampshire
May 1, 2007 Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania announces new campaign and $50,000 donation to "Carve Out Hunger"
May 1, 2007 Citizens Bank in NY launches children’s hunger relief food drive with $100,000 donation to food banks across New York State
April 30, 2007 Rhode Island Community Food Bank and the Citizens Bank Foundation Team-Up to "Strike Out Hunger"
April 30, 2007 Citizens Financial Group ranks No. 1 on Dave Thomas Foundation’s Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list
April 27, 2007 Citizens Bank announces “Take it to the Bank” promotion for Phillies Fans
April 26, 2007 Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania launches anti-hunger campaign
April 25, 2007 Charter One and community partners announce new program to help small businesses thrive in targeted UPtown neighborhoods
April 24, 2007 The Children’s Museum of Portsmouth named 2007 Champion in Action in area of youth programming
April 20, 2007 Citizens Financial Group launches “Be Inspired Awards” during National Volunteer Week
April 19, 2007 Citizens Bank and Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston announce a $200,000 initiative aimed at curbing youth violence
April 19, 2007 Think Detroit PAL named 2007 Champion in Action
April 19, 2007 Starfinder Foundation named greater Philadelphia’s Champion in Action
April 18, 2007 Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild is Western PA’s new Champion in Action
April 12, 2007 Esperanza Academy, School of Hope named Champion in Action in Massachusetts
April 11, 2007 Citizens Bank announces free RIPTA bus rides on April 18
April 11, 2007 RiverzEdge Arts Project named Champion in Action in Rhode Island
April 10, 2007 Citizens Financial Group, Inc. promotes its Chief Information Officer
April 10, 2007 Citizens Bank names New Haven Home Recovery Champion In Action in Connecticut
April 5, 2007 Citizens Bank kicks off 2007 Penn State University booster button contest
April 3, 2007 Pawtucket Citizens Development Corporation named 2007 Housing Heroes Award recipient
March 28, 2007 Mutual Housing Association of South Central Connecticut named 2007 Housing Hero
March 28, 2007 Monday, April 9 declared free Community Day at Whitaker Center
March 23, 2007 RBS announces management appointments in US
March 20, 2007 Robert T. Gormley, Citizens Financial Group’s Vice Chairman in charge of Risk Management, to retire
March 20, 2007 Citizens Bank Foundation awards $141,000 in Technical Assistance Grants to 19 New Hampshire community groups
March 16, 2007 Keene Housing Authority named 2007 Housing Hero
March 14, 2007 Brattleboro Area Community Land Trust named 2007 Housing Heroes Award recipient
March 12, 2007 Citizens Bank Foundation awards $40,000 in Technical Assistance Grants to six community groups
March 12, 2007 Citizens Bank offers advice on education financing
March 7, 2007 Citizens Financial Group enhances customer rewards program with the launch of a merchant network
March 7, 2007 Citizens Bank’s "Share the Warmth" campaign contributes $27,000 to homeless shelters across Connecticut
March 6, 2007 Citizens Bank Foundation awards $250,000 to Massachusetts Salvation Army
March 1, 2007 Citizens reports strong earnings
February 28, 2007 Citizens Bank and Governor Carcieri announce latest Rhode Island recipient of Citizens Job Bank loan
February 28, 2007 Charter One and Governor Granholm announce Spartan Motors to expand with Job Creation Loan Program
February 23, 2007 Citizens Financial Group colleagues volunteered 310,000 hours in 2006
February 21, 2007 William P. Hankowsky of Liberty Property Trust joins Citizens Financial Group's Board of Directors
February 21, 2007 Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania announces $25,000 grand prize winner
February 15, 2007 Citizens Financial Group provides home buyer assistance to 3,000th employee…and counting
February 14, 2007 Woodridge, IL woman wins "Free Gas for Life"
February 13, 2007 Citizens Bank Foundation, New Hampshire Political Library and WMUR-TV announce partnership to present "Conversation with the Candidate" series
February 12, 2007 Citizens Bank offers advice on buying and leasing an automobile
February 7, 2007 Presidents’ Day declared free Community Day at Whitaker Center in Harrisburg
February 5, 2007 Citizens Bank Foundation announces $47,000 in scholarships available for New Hampshire high school students
February 1, 2007 Citizens Financial Group completes acquisition of GreatBanc, Inc.
January 26, 2007 Citizens Bank Foundation donates $110,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
January 23, 2007 Winners named in Pittsburgh's 6th annual MLK Jr. writing contest
January 23, 2007 Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. named 2007 Champion in Action
January 19, 2007 Briarcliff Lodge named Champion in Action in Massachusetts
January 19, 2007 RSVP named Ohio Champion in Action for commitment to older adults
January 17, 2007 ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth named Champion in Action
January 16, 2007 The Homemakers Health Services named 2007 New Hampshire Champion in Action in area of elder support
January 16, 2007 Charter One Bank names Scott Swanson as President of Charter One in Illinois
January 10, 2007 Citizens Financial Group names Norman J. DeLuca as Vice Chairman for its Consumer Financial Services Group
January 10, 2007 Franklin Court Independent Living named RI first quarter Champion in Action in elder support category
January 10, 2007 Little Sisters of the Poor is western Pa.’s new Champion in Action
January 10, 2007 Martin Luther King Jr. Day declared free day at Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History in Oakland
January 10, 2007 Citizens Bank of Connecticut names Mercy Housing And Shelter Corporation as 2007’s first Champion In Action
January 9, 2007 Citizens Bank and Charter One Bank launch new remittance service with Bank of China
January 8, 2007 Martin Luther King Jr. Day declared free Community Day at Whitaker Center
January 2, 2007 Citizens Bank offers tips on post-holiday debt
January 1, 2007 Happy New Year from Citizens Bank

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