Citizens announces $10M commitment to promote social equity

PITTSBURGH — Citizens Financial Group Inc. announced a $10 million commitment to promote social equity and drive economic advancement in underserved communities. It will harness the bank’s resources, expertise and the strengths of its culture to help drive progress across the communities Citizens serves.

“We believe it is important to step forward to promote social and economic equity, to help eradicate racism and discrimination, and to work towards a world where all people and communities thrive,” Bruce Van Saun, Citizens Chairman and CEO, said in a release. “This program will promote further diversity and inclusion at Citizens and will utilize our platform to fund investments and support volunteerism to drive change and make a meaningful impact.”

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