A total of twenty-three Rhode Island nonprofits have received funding to support their work from Bank Rhode Island (BankRI). With a particular focus on programs that advance educational opportunities for at-risk populations, human services, and civic organizations improving our communities, the bank has awarded $89,885 in charitable grants.
Rhode Islanders in every corner of the state embraced this year’s Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) Holiday Giving Tree program, leading to an incredible 5,556 gifts donated to brighten the season for underprivileged children served by local nonprofits. It is the most presents ever collected by the program, which recognized its 25th year in 2022.
BankRI Pitman Street Gallery: “Prudence Island: Paintings, Drawings and Constructions by Monica Shinn,” January 5 through March 1, 2023.. The branch is located at 137 Pitman Street in Providence. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
BankRI Turks Head Gallery: “Here Thinking of There, Now Thinking of Then: Paintings on
Paper by Michele Provost,” January 5 through March 1, 2023.. The branch is located at One Turks Head Place in downtown Providence. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In its most recent support of the state’s nonprofit sector and the services they provide Rhode Islanders, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has awarded $95,100 in charitable grants. The funding was received by 36 organizations statewide and supports programs that address hunger and food insecurity, youth education and early childhood literacy, emergency needs, and more.
BankRI North Kingstown Gallery: “Watercolors and Banana Leaves by Karen Drysdale Harris” – December 1, 2022 through March 1, 2023. The branch is located at 1140 Ten Rod Road in North Kingstown, RI.
Marking a generation of helping to brighten the season for children in need, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) kicks off its 25th annual Holiday Giving Tree program.
Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has appointed a new President and CEO. William C. Tsonos, who joined BankRI in 2006 and currently serves as the bank’s EVP, Director of Commercial Banking, will assume his new leadership position effective November 1.
For the second consecutive year, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) been named by Forbes as Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank. In addition to taking home the top ranking in the state, BankRI also earned the highest score of any bank nationwide based on customer surveys.
In what will be the first new ground up corporate office constructed in the capital city in more than a decade, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) today announced the development of a new headquarters to be located in Providence. The headquarters will be built on Parcels 8 and 8A of the I-195 Development District as part of a significant mixed-use project.
Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has bolstered the team in its cash management division, hiring financial veteran Vanessa Zampini as VP, Cash Management Manager. Throughout her career, Vanessa has acquired a wealth of experience, having held nearly every business- and customer-facing position in a bank branch.
The Commercial Real Estate Division of Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has closed a deal with 180 GMC, LLC to provide $10.5 million in financing for the acquisition and conversion of the former Tockwotton building in Providence.
