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BankNewport In the News
BankNewport Charitable Foundation Grant to Capital Good Fund for Financial and Health Coaching Program
October 17, 2025
Newport, RI – (October 8, 2025) – BankNewport extended a $10,000 grant to support the Capital Good Fund’s Financial and Health Coaching Program (FC Plus) to directly benefit low- to moderate-income (LMI) families across Rhode Island. Through the FC Plus program, the grant will impact ten LMI households, with additional support available through Capital Good […]
READ MOREBankNewport Welcomes John Droukas as Vice President, Commercial Credit Underwriting Manager
September 30, 2025
NEWPORT, R.I. – (September 2025) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that John P. Droukas has been named vice president, commercial credit underwriting manager. In this role, he will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Bank’s Commercial Credit Underwriting Team, supporting the growth strength and quality of the institution’s commercial loan portfolio. Droukas brings valuable […]
READ MOREBankNewport Launches “Kind Souls, Full Bowls” Food Drive to benefit Operation Stand Down RI
September 30, 2025
Newport, RI – (September 25, 2025) – BankNewport today announced the launch of its “Kind Souls, Full Bowls” food collection drive to benefit Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI), the state’s leading nonprofit providing support to veterans and their families. From September 29th through October 17th, customers and the public are invited to donate new, […]
READ MOREBankNewport Charitable Foundation Grant for AgInnovation Farm Experiential Learning Initiative
September 29, 2025
NEWPORT, RI (September 11, 2025) – BankNewport representatives recently joined educators and students at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm (AgInnovation), on Jepson Lane in Portsmouth, to celebrate another successful growing season and summer camp experiential learning initiative. The Bank extended a $5,000 grant to the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) to help complete construction of […]
READ MOREBankNewport Welcomes Dennis Bogdan as Vice President, Portfolio Relationship Manager
August 28, 2025
NEWPORT, R.I. – (August 28, 2025) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Dennis E. Bogdan has been appointed vice president, portfolio relationship manager. In this role, he will work with assigned loan officers to manage new and existing commercial lending relationships. He will also be responsible for assisting with loan modifications, renewals, and covenant […]
READ MOREBankNewport Funds Impact John Clarke Senior Living Resident Mobility and Wellness
August 22, 2025
Newport, RI – (August 4, 2025) – BankNewport representatives recently joined members of John Clarke Senior Living board of directors to celebrate their purchase of a new wheelchair accessible van. The Bank extended a $12,500 grant to help purchase the van, which will improve mobility and accessibility for the senior residents. The van is part […]
READ MOREBankNewport Charitable Foundation Grant for Sail Newport’s Experiential Learning Program
July 25, 2025
Newport, RI – (July 22, 2025) – The BankNewport Charitable Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to Sail Newport to support this year’s 4th Grade Science and Sailing Program, a free experiential learning initiative for students from Pell Elementary School in Newport. The program integrates sailing instruction with environmental science education and has become a cornerstone […]
READ MOREBankNewport Names Jessica L. Couto Vice President, Portsmouth Branch Manager
July 24, 2025
NEWPORT, R.I. – (July 23, 2025) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Jessica L. Couto has been appointed vice president, branch manager of the Bank’s Portsmouth location at 2628 East Main Road. She will be responsible for branch operations, customer experience and team development. Couto joined BankNewport in 2015, most recently serving as vice […]
READ MOREBankNewport Names Sarah Peasley Vice President, Warwick Branch Manager
July 3, 2025
NEWPORT, RI (June 30, 2025) – BankNewport is pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah Peasley to vice president, branch manager of the Bank’s Warwick location at 27 Strawberry Field Road. She will be responsible for branch operations, customer experience and team development. Peasley joined BankNewport in 2021, most recently serving as assistant manager at […]
READ MOREBankNewport Charitable Foundation Awards More Than $400,000 in Spring 2025 Grants
June 18, 2025
Newport, RI – (June 16, 2025) – The BankNewport Charitable Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its Spring 2025 grants. More than $400,000 was awarded to over 60 nonprofit organizations across Rhode Island, reflecting the Foundation’s continued commitment to strengthening communities and supporting programs across a wide range of focus areas including arts […]
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