Citizens Announces $2.6 Million in Financial Education Grants
Citizens has announced a $2.6 million investment in financial education grants and volunteer support through its Citizens Money Essentials program. The initiative aims to help students, individuals, and small business owners enhance their financial literacy.
The funding will support national partnerships with Junior Achievement (JA) and Council for Economic Education (CEE), along with 132 local nonprofits. Key programs include JA's financial education and career readiness training, CEE's Invest in Girls program addressing gender gaps in financial literacy, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) providing free tax help for those earning $67,000 or less.
In 2024, Citizens colleagues contributed over 6,500 hours of financial education, delivering interactive curriculum in English and Spanish across the bank's footprint.
Citizens ha annunciato un investimento di 2,6 milioni di dollari in sovvenzioni per l'educazione finanziaria e supporto ai volontari attraverso il suo programma Citizens Money Essentials. L'iniziativa mira ad aiutare studenti, individui e piccoli imprenditori a migliorare la loro alfabetizzazione finanziaria.
I fondi sosterranno partnership nazionali con Junior Achievement (JA) e Council for Economic Education (CEE), insieme a 132 organizzazioni nonprofit locali. I programmi chiave includono l'educazione finanziaria e la formazione per la preparazione alla carriera di JA, il programma Invest in Girls di CEE che affronta le disparità di genere nell'alfabetizzazione finanziaria, e l'assistenza fiscale per i volontari (VITA) che offre aiuto fiscale gratuito a chi guadagna $67.000 o meno.
Nel 2024, i colleghi di Citizens hanno contribuito con oltre 6.500 ore di educazione finanziaria, offrendo un curriculum interattivo in inglese e spagnolo in tutto il territorio della banca.
Citizens ha anunciado una inversión de 2.6 millones de dólares en subvenciones para educación financiera y apoyo a voluntarios a través de su programa Citizens Money Essentials. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo ayudar a estudiantes, individuos y propietarios de pequeñas empresas a mejorar su alfabetización financiera.
La financiación apoyará asociaciones nacionales con Junior Achievement (JA) y Council for Economic Education (CEE), junto con 132 organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales. Los programas clave incluyen la educación financiera y la capacitación para la preparación profesional de JA, el programa Invest in Girls de CEE que aborda las brechas de género en la alfabetización financiera, y la Asistencia Fiscal Voluntaria (VITA) que proporciona ayuda fiscal gratuita para quienes ganan $67,000 o menos.
En 2024, los colegas de Citizens contribuyeron con más de 6,500 horas de educación financiera, ofreciendo un currículo interactivo en inglés y español en toda la red de la banca.
Citizens는 Citizens Money Essentials 프로그램을 통해 재정 교육 보조금 및 자원봉사 지원에 260만 달러를 투자한다고 발표했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 학생, 개인 및 소규모 사업자가 재정적 소양을 향상시키는 데 도움을 주는 것을 목표로 합니다.
이 자금은 Junior Achievement (JA) 및 Council for Economic Education (CEE)와의 국가적 파트너십과 132개의 지역 비영리 단체를 지원합니다. 주요 프로그램에는 JA의 재정 교육 및 직업 준비 훈련, CEE의 Invest in Girls 프로그램이 포함되어 성별 간 재정적 소양 격차를 다루며, 연간 소득이 $67,000 이하인 사람들에게 무료 세금 도움을 제공하는 자원봉사 세금 지원(VITA)도 포함됩니다.
2024년에는 Citizens의 동료들이 6,500시간 이상의 재정 교육에 기여하여 은행의 영역에서 영어와 스페인어로 인터랙티브 커리큘럼을 제공했습니다.
Citizens a annoncé un investissement de 2,6 millions de dollars dans des subventions pour l'éducation financière et le soutien aux bénévoles à travers son programme Citizens Money Essentials. L'initiative vise à aider les étudiants, les particuliers et les propriétaires de petites entreprises à améliorer leur littératie financière.
Le financement soutiendra des partenariats nationaux avec Junior Achievement (JA) et Council for Economic Education (CEE), ainsi que 132 organisations à but non lucratif locales. Les programmes clés incluent la formation à l'éducation financière et à la préparation à la carrière de JA, le programme Invest in Girls de CEE qui aborde les écarts de genre en matière de littératie financière, et l'assistance fiscale bénévole (VITA) qui fournit une aide fiscale gratuite pour ceux qui gagnent 67 000 $ ou moins.
En 2024, les collègues de Citizens ont contribué à plus de 6 500 heures d'éducation financière, offrant un curriculum interactif en anglais et en espagnol sur l'ensemble du territoire de la banque.
Citizens hat eine Investition von 2,6 Millionen Dollar in Stipendien für finanzielle Bildung und freiwillige Unterstützung durch sein Programm Citizens Money Essentials angekündigt. Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, Schülern, Einzelpersonen und kleinen Geschäftsinhabern zu helfen, ihre finanzielle Bildung zu verbessern.
Die Mittel unterstützen nationale Partnerschaften mit Junior Achievement (JA) und Council for Economic Education (CEE), sowie 132 lokale gemeinnützige Organisationen. Zu den wichtigsten Programmen gehören die finanzielle Bildung und die Vorbereitung auf die Karriere von JA, das Invest in Girls-Programm von CEE, das Geschlechterunterschiede in der finanziellen Bildung anspricht, und die freiwillige Steuerhilfe (VITA), die kostenlose Steuerhilfe für Personen mit einem Einkommen von 67.000 Dollar oder weniger bietet.
Im Jahr 2024 haben die Kollegen von Citizens über 6.500 Stunden an finanzieller Bildung beigetragen und ein interaktives Curriculum in Englisch und Spanisch im gesamten Bankbereich bereitgestellt.
- Significant community investment of $2.6 million demonstrates strong corporate social responsibility
- Wide-reaching impact through partnerships with national organizations and 132 local nonprofits
- Strong employee engagement with 6,500+ volunteer hours contributed
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Through Citizens Money Essentials program, the bank provides funding and volunteer assistance to support students, individuals, and small business owners
“At Citizens, we believe that financial knowledge is a foundation block for long-term success,” said Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO at Citizens. “By investing in financial empowerment programs and sharing our insights to deliver financial education, we are helping students, families and entrepreneurs gain the confidence and skills they need to make informed financial decisions.”
Expanding Impact Through Nonprofit Partnerships
Citizens’ financial empowerment grants will support a range of nonprofits and initiatives, including:
- Junior Achievement (JA) – Providing students with real-world financial education, career readiness skills, and entrepreneurship training.
- Council for Economic Education (CEE) – Addressing the gender gap in financial literacy through support of its Invest in Girls program providing young women with financial education, career mentorship, and exposure to finance-related professions.
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) – Providing funding and volunteer support to organizations offering free tax assistance for individuals earning
$67,000 - 132 Local Nonprofits – Supporting the delivery of financial education to students, families and entrepreneurs across the bank’s footprint.
Citizens Colleagues Powering Financial Education
A core element of Citizens financial education commitment is colleague volunteerism. Through the bank’s Citizens Money Essentials program, colleagues deliver interactive Citizens-branded financial education curriculum in English and Spanish, sharing expertise and resources with individuals and small businesses in communities across its footprint. In 2024, Citizens colleagues provided more than 6,500 hours of financial education.
Citizens’ commitment to financial education is part of the bank’s broader mission to promote economic opportunity and financial well-being for the communities it serves. By investing in education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development, Citizens is helping build the workforce of the future and fostering stronger communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
For more information on Citizens’ financial empowerment initiatives, visit Financial Empowerment | Citizens.
About Citizens Financial Group, Inc.
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is one of the nation’s oldest and largest financial institutions, with
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