BOSTON –Citizens Bank and NECN named the Bostonian Society as the second 2013 Champion in Action in the category of arts and culture. The Bostonian Society will receive a $35,000 unrestricted grant, media coverage, and extensive promotional and volunteer support for its outstanding work.
The Bostonian Society’s mission is to preserve Boston’s legacy as the birthplace of American democracy for future generations by bringing its history to life for students and teachers. Online programs and in-person tours of the Old State House connect people to the history of the Boston community.
(From left) Jerry Sargent, President, Citizens Bank and RBS Citizens, Massachusetts, Brian LeMay, President and Executive Director of the Bostonian Society, Stephen J. Murphy, Boston City Council President and Skip Perham, NECN Director of Communications present a $35,000 check from Citizens Bank to the Bostonian Society for its recent recognition as a Citizens Bank Champion in Action. In addition to the unrestricted grant, the Bostonian Society will also receive extensive promotional and volunteer support for its outstanding work.
“We are proud to name the Bostonian Society as our newest Champion in Action,” said Jerry Sargent, President, Citizens Bank and RBS Citizens, Massachusetts. “This award will help The Bostonian Society continue to focus on strengthening our community through educational arts and culture by connecting students and visitors to the history and values the Old State House represents.”
The Old State House remains a landmark in the city, bringing the people of Boston together through the civic ideals of our country. The Bostonian Society’s efforts to preserve this landmark have left a lasting impression on students of all ages.
“NECN believes in the mission of The Bostonian Society and is proud to call them the next Champion in Action,” said Bill Bridgen, Executive Vice President and General Manager, NECN.”The organization does a fantastic job in their efforts to spread the revolutionary ideas that began at the Old State House to students through educational programs and they were a perfect selection for this honor.”
Launched in 2002, Champions in Action is a joint initiative of Citizens Bank and NECN to recognize and support nonprofit organizations for their contributions to Massachusetts communities. To date, the program has awarded 40 nonprofits more than $1 million in grants and promotional support in Massachusetts.
“It is a tremendous honor for our organization to be selected as a Champion in Action by Citizens Bank and NECN,” said Brian LeMay, President and Executive Director of the Bostonian Society. “The support the Bostonian Society will receive as a Champion will help us preserve the historic Old State House and share the important stories of how the American Revolution unfolded right here in Boston.”
The Bostonian Society provides a wide array of services, including:
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Interactive school programs for educators such as lesson plans, primary documents, and online resources;
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Field trips to the Old State House Museum for local students and teachers to learn about the revolutionary ideas that began in Boston; and
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The preservation and restoration of Boston’s history in the Old State House.
As a Champion in Action, The Bostonian Society will receive:
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A $35,000 contribution in unrestricted funds from the Citizens Charitable Foundation;
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Media coverage from NECN, including public service announcements and television profiles over the course of six months;
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Volunteer support from Citizens and NECN colleagues;
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The opportunity for the organization’s executive director to participate in a “President-to-President” mentorship with Citizens Bank and RBS Citizens, of Massachusetts President Jerry Sargent;
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Extensive public relations support;
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Promotional support highlighting the Champion in Action on all Citizens Bank branch DCN screens and on its ATMs;
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Exposure on both Citizens Bank and NECN websites.
Prior Massachusetts Champions in Action include:
Acton
Household Goods Recycling of Massachusetts
Boston
Generations, Inc. | Partners for Youth with Disabilities | Women’s Lunch Place | Dress for Success Boston | Villa Victoria Center for the Arts (Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion) | Youth Enrichment Services | Franklin Park Coalition | Operation A.B.L.E. | Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund | Hearth, Inc. | Bridge Over Troubled Waters | DREAM Program
Brockton
Father Bill’s MainSpring
Cambridge
Chelsea
HarborCOV
Everett
Falmouth
Gloucester
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Harwich
Haverhill
Holyoke
Lawrence
Esperanza Academy | Lawrence Community Works
Lowell
Lynn
RAW Art Works | Briarcliff Lodge Adult Day Program
Malden
Employability (a program of Triangle)
Mattapan
Mattapan Community Health Center
New Bedford
Newburyport
Roxbury
United South End Settlements | Young Entrepreneurs Alliance | Body by Brandy 4 Kidz
Shrewsbury
Springfield
Wellesley
Worcester
For more information about the Citizens Bank / NECN Champions in Action program, visit www.citizensbank.com/community/champions or www.necn.com To learn more about how to contribute to The Bostonian Society through donations or volunteerism, call 401.415.6077.
About Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank is a division of RBS Citizens, N.A., operating its seven-state branch network in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. It has 254 branches and 752 ATMs in Massachusetts.
RBS Citizens, N.A., is a subsidiary of RBS Citizens Financial Group, Inc., a $132 billion commercial bank holding company. It is headquartered in Providence, R.I., and through its subsidiaries has more than 1,400 branches, approximately 3,600 ATMs and approximately 18,950 colleagues. Its two bank subsidiaries are RBS Citizens, N.A., and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania. They operate a 12-state branch network under the Citizens Bank brand in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont; and the Charter One brand in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. RBSCFG has non-branch retail and commercial offices in more than 30 states. RBSCFG is owned by RBS (the Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc). RBSCFG’s website is citizensbank.com.
About NECN
NECN is the largest and most honored regional 24-hour news network in the country, serving more than 3.7 million homes in more than 1,000 cities and towns throughout all six New England states. Launched on March 2, 1992, NECN provides 24-hour access to breaking news, sports, weather, and traffic and is the home for a robust line-up of New England focused original programming. NECN’s programming includes the most in-depth coverage of your New England weather, The Morning Show, The Only News at 9, news programs bringing viewers real-time updates on news and current events, original programs like TV Diner, The Boss and Broadside with Jim Braude, and a platform of business shows including This Week in Business, CEO Corner, NECN Business, DC Dialogue and more. NECN.com, the online home of NECN, provides continuous news, video and in-depth up-to-the-minute coverage of all New England happenings 24/7. The Award-winning network — owned by Comcast/NBC Universal — is headquartered in Newton, MA and has a network of 5 bureaus as well as Affiliate stations in all 6 New England states. Visit www.necn.com for more information. Check local listings for the specific channel location for your area.