February 3, 2025
Newport, RI – (February 3, 2025) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that its 2024 philanthropic efforts resulted in over $1.6 million in giving and more than 10,000 employee volunteer service hours throughout Rhode Island. The funding was inclusive of charitable grants, contributions, community event sponsorships and branch donations. Over 400 organizations throughout the state […]
READ MORE January 13, 2025
NEWPORT, R.I. – (December 23, 2024) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Christine Hayes has been named vice president, business development manager. In her new role, Hayes will oversee business development activities, ensuring that both business and consumer client relationships are developed and expanded throughout the Bank. “We are thrilled to have Christine take […]
READ MORE December 17, 2024
Portsmouth, RI – Today, the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) announced it was awarded a $5,000 grant from the BankNewport Charitable Foundation to build and install a door on the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm (AgInnovation) tractor shed. “Having the tractor on the farm has been such a big help for everyday chores,” says Sara Churgin, […]
READ MORE April 24, 2025
NEWPORT, RI (April 24, 2025) – BankNewport proudly announced its accomplishments for 2024 at the annual meeting of OceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC (the “Company”), the mutual holding company of BankNewport, held on Monday, April 21, 2025. Branch deposits continued to grow and now stand at $2.27 billion at year’s end. BankNewport’s lending teams originated approximately […]
READ MORE April 15, 2025
NEWPORT, RI (April 14, 2025) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Diana Figueroa has been named vice president, community lending officer. In her new role, Figueroa is responsible for helping individuals—particularly those in underserved or low-to-moderate income communities—gain access to affordable home loans. She assists clients throughout the mortgage process, from application to documentation, […]
READ MORE April 15, 2025
NEWPORT, RI (April 14, 2025) – BankNewport is pleased to announce the appointment of Julio Jimenez as vice president, branch manager of the Bank’s Providence Branch at 5 South Angell Street. He will be responsible for branch operations, customer experience, and team development. Jimenez brings extensive experience in the financial services industry to his new position, most recently with Santander […]
READ MORE April 10, 2025
NEWPORT, RI – The Newport Historical Society (NHS) continues to build momentum in the development of its Center for Black History at the Wanton- Lyman-Hazard House, which is on track to open in the summer of 2026. Representatives from BankNewport–a key community partner who donated $100,000 to the project–visited the site today to present a […]
READ MORE April 9, 2025
NEWPORT, RI (April 9, 2025) – BankNewport has awarded a $4,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket to support its Out-of-School Time (OST) program, which delivers high-quality academic, social-emotional, and enrichment opportunities to youth aged 5 to 18 from Pawtucket, Central Falls, and surrounding communities. The program serves more than 300 youth daily, providing […]
READ MORE April 3, 2025
NEWPORT, RI (April 3, 2025) – BankNewport has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Genesis Center in Providence, RI, to support its Bridges to Career Opportunities (BCO) program, which provides career-specific education, financial coaching, and workforce development services for low-income individuals in Rhode Island. The funding will help expand training in high-demand fields such as […]
READ MORE February 5, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Elan Credit Card today announced $250,000 in donations across 25 communities through its philanthropic initiative, the Elan Charitable Giving program. Each $10,000 donation was given to a local organization selected by an Elan Credit Card partner. As one of this year’s distinguished recipients of the Elan Charitable Giving program, BankNewport has been recognized […]
READ MORE February 3, 2025
Newport, RI – (February 3, 2025) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that its 2024 philanthropic efforts resulted in over $1.6 million in giving and more than 10,000 employee volunteer service hours throughout Rhode Island. The funding was inclusive of charitable grants, contributions, community event sponsorships and branch donations. Over 400 organizations throughout the state […]
READ MORE January 13, 2025
NEWPORT, R.I. – (December 23, 2024) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Christine Hayes has been named vice president, business development manager. In her new role, Hayes will oversee business development activities, ensuring that both business and consumer client relationships are developed and expanded throughout the Bank. “We are thrilled to have Christine take […]
READ MORE December 17, 2024
Portsmouth, RI – Today, the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) announced it was awarded a $5,000 grant from the BankNewport Charitable Foundation to build and install a door on the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm (AgInnovation) tractor shed. “Having the tractor on the farm has been such a big help for everyday chores,” says Sara Churgin, […]
READ MORE April 24, 2025
NEWPORT, RI (April 24, 2025) – BankNewport proudly announced its accomplishments for 2024 at the annual meeting of OceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC (the “Company”), the mutual holding company of BankNewport, held on Monday, April 21, 2025. Branch deposits continued to grow and now stand at $2.27 billion at year’s end. BankNewport’s lending teams originated approximately […]
READ MORE April 15, 2025
NEWPORT, RI (April 14, 2025) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Diana Figueroa has been named vice president, community lending officer. In her new role, Figueroa is responsible for helping individuals—particularly those in underserved or low-to-moderate income communities—gain access to affordable home loans. She assists clients throughout the mortgage process, from application to documentation, […]
READ MORE April 15, 2025
NEWPORT, RI (April 14, 2025) – BankNewport is pleased to announce the appointment of Julio Jimenez as vice president, branch manager of the Bank’s Providence Branch at 5 South Angell Street. He will be responsible for branch operations, customer experience, and team development. Jimenez brings extensive experience in the financial services industry to his new position, most recently with Santander […]
READ MORE April 10, 2025
NEWPORT, RI – The Newport Historical Society (NHS) continues to build momentum in the development of its Center for Black History at the Wanton- Lyman-Hazard House, which is on track to open in the summer of 2026. Representatives from BankNewport–a key community partner who donated $100,000 to the project–visited the site today to present a […]
READ MORE April 9, 2025
NEWPORT, RI (April 9, 2025) – BankNewport has awarded a $4,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket to support its Out-of-School Time (OST) program, which delivers high-quality academic, social-emotional, and enrichment opportunities to youth aged 5 to 18 from Pawtucket, Central Falls, and surrounding communities. The program serves more than 300 youth daily, providing […]
READ MORE April 3, 2025
NEWPORT, RI (April 3, 2025) – BankNewport has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Genesis Center in Providence, RI, to support its Bridges to Career Opportunities (BCO) program, which provides career-specific education, financial coaching, and workforce development services for low-income individuals in Rhode Island. The funding will help expand training in high-demand fields such as […]
READ MORE February 5, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Elan Credit Card today announced $250,000 in donations across 25 communities through its philanthropic initiative, the Elan Charitable Giving program. Each $10,000 donation was given to a local organization selected by an Elan Credit Card partner. As one of this year’s distinguished recipients of the Elan Charitable Giving program, BankNewport has been recognized […]
READ MORE February 3, 2025
Newport, RI – (February 3, 2025) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that its 2024 philanthropic efforts resulted in over $1.6 million in giving and more than 10,000 employee volunteer service hours throughout Rhode Island. The funding was inclusive of charitable grants, contributions, community event sponsorships and branch donations. Over 400 organizations throughout the state […]
READ MORE January 13, 2025
NEWPORT, R.I. – (December 23, 2024) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Christine Hayes has been named vice president, business development manager. In her new role, Hayes will oversee business development activities, ensuring that both business and consumer client relationships are developed and expanded throughout the Bank. “We are thrilled to have Christine take […]
READ MORE December 17, 2024
Portsmouth, RI – Today, the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) announced it was awarded a $5,000 grant from the BankNewport Charitable Foundation to build and install a door on the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm (AgInnovation) tractor shed. “Having the tractor on the farm has been such a big help for everyday chores,” says Sara Churgin, […]
READ MORE 
