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Webster announces $100,000 commitment to fight racial inequality

By Webster Bank

Webster Bank announced today a donation of $100,000 to address social injustice and racial equity efforts.

Webster will make a $75,000 donation to the Equal Justice Initiative, a national human rights organization that advocates for criminal justice reform and racial justice. In addition, Webster will donate $25,000 to RE-Center Race & Equity in Education, based in Hartford, Connecticut. Webster will collaborate with RE-Center to develop and provide education, training and community conversations on racial injustices and anti-racism programs for our bankers and the communities we serve.

“Racism, discrimination and intolerance, in any form, are unacceptable. Webster is dedicated to respecting the dignity of every individual, and we stand in support of those impacted by racial injustice,” said John R. Ciulla, Chairman, President and CEO of Webster. “Supporting organizations that work to promote change is important for our bankers, our customers and our communities.”

For nearly 85 years, Webster has been committed to strengthening the communities it serves through philanthropic giving, including Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) opportunities. In addition, over $3 million in funding is awarded annually to support organizations that serve vulnerable individuals and families.

About Webster

Webster Bank (“Webster”) is a leading commercial bank in the Northeast that provides a wide range of digital and traditional financial solutions across three differentiated lines of business: Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking and Healthcare Financial Services, one of the country’s largest providers of employee benefits and administration of medical insurance claim settlements solutions. Webster is a values-driven organization headquartered in Stamford, CT, with $77 billion in assets. Its core footprint spans the northeastern U.S. from New York to Massachusetts, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Webster Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. For more information about Webster, including past press releases and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at www.websterbank.com.

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