Citizens Helping Citizens®

Strengthening the communities where we live and work. That's what Citizens Helping Citizens is all about.

Citizenship is at the heart of who we are, rooted in the belief that when people and communities reach their potential, we all thrive. Through our Citizens Helping Citizens initiative, we invest our time, resources and talent to support the communities in which we live and work.

How We Help The Community

Citizens Commitment

Giving back is in our Credo. We are committed to financially empowering our neighbors, strengthening our communities through workforce development, and supporting our colleagues who volunteer their time to make a difference.

Creating a Brighter Tomorrow

Our commitment to continual environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress is woven into the fabric of our business, as we work to create a thriving, sustainable, inclusive future for all of our stakeholders.

Learn more about our commitment to responsible citizenship and read our latest Corporate Responsibility Report.

Charitable Giving & Sponsorships

Citizens looks for opportunities where our funding can have a clear, measurable impact on the community. We provide contributions and sponsorships, which support organizations across our footprint.

Learn more about our corporate giving and how to apply.

Financial Empowerment

Working with local nonprofits, we support educational programs that help adults and children develop healthy financial habits. Citizens also partners with Junior Achievement (JA), the nation’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices.

Learn more about our Financial Empowerment program.

Strengthen Communities

We strengthen communities across our footprint through economic development, job training and small business development. We also help address social challenges through our Champions In Action program.

Learn more about our efforts to strengthen communities.

Colleague Engagement

We support our colleagues who invest their time and talent to charitable causes that are meaningful to them. In 2022, our colleagues provided more than 212,000 hours of volunteer service across our communities.

Learn more about how our colleagues are making an impact in their communities.

Fight Hunger

We are committed to fighting hunger in our local communities through contributions, colleague volunteers and food drives. Citizens supports local food banks, food pantries, meal sites and other hunger relief programs through our partnership with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.

Additional Resources

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