Beacon Bank in RI Collects More than 8,200 Children’s Books
Former BankRI partners with Books Are Wings for 16th consecutive year Beacon Bank in Rhode Island, formerly Bank Rhode Island, collected more than 8,200 new and gently used children’s books to support childhood literacy in its 16th year partnering with Books Are Wings in one of the nonprofit’s largest annual book drives. “This book drive is something our employees look forward to supporting every year and is a powerful example of what can happen when a community comes together to truly make a
Beacon Bank Invests $2.6 million in Local Nonprofits in 2025
Beacon Bank and the bank’s foundation invested more than $2.6 million in its communities in 2025 through grants to more than 650 nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Vermont. “Giving back is more than a responsibility, it’s a long-term commitment to the places and people we call home,” said William Tsonos, president of the bank’s Rhode Island region. “Partnering with local nonprofits helps advance solutions rooted in trust, understanding, and
