BankRI Awards $93,000 in Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits
In support of local nonprofits and the services they provide Rhode Islanders and the state’s communities, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has awarded $93,000 in grants to organizations. The grants have been received by a total of twenty-eight nonprofits, with a particular focus on supporting programs in the areas of education, human services, and the arts.
No-Cost Virtual Class for New Homebuyers Offered April 4
With April being National Financial Literacy Month, all Rhode Islanders are invited to attend a no-cost, virtual workshop on the planning and process of purchasing a home. Titled, “Let’s Talk Money: Buying a House,” the session will be held live on Zoom on Tuesday, April 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Those who wish to attend are asked to register in advance online at: https://qrco.de/Moneytalk.
Statewide Children’s Book Drive Begins March 1st
On March 1, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) kicks off its 2023 Children’s Book Drive at all 20 of its branch locations. This is one of the largest annual collections held in support of Books Are Wings, which also coincides with National Reading Month.
BankRI Finances Construction of Residential Building in Providence
Walter Bronhard Real Estate secured $2.6 million in financing from the Commercial Real Estate division of Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) for the development of a multi-unit residential property on Planet Street in Providence. Construction is underway and the resulting apartments will be utilized as housing for students.
BankRI Galleries Present Michele Provost
BankRI North Kingstown Gallery: “Here Thinking of There, Now Thinking of Then: Paintings on Paper by Michele Provost,” March 3 through May 31, 2023. The branch is located at 1140 Ten Rod Road in North Kingstown. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
BankRI Galleries Present Carol Wiseman
BankRI Pitman Street Gallery: “Fabric Collages by Carol Wiseman,” March 2 through May 3, 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 Galleries Present Monica Shinn
BankRI Turks Head Gallery: “Prudence Island: Paintings, Drawings and Constructions by Monica Shinn,” March 2 through May 3, 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. The branch is closed on weekends.
Craig McKenzie Joins BankRI as SVP, Franchise Banking
With an eye toward expanding and supporting local business development, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has grown its Commercial Banking Team. The bank recently hired Craig McKenzie as Senior Vice President, Franchise Banking.
Local Nonprofits Receive $89,885
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.
Thousands of Gifts for Kids Pour into BankRI Giving Tree
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.
