"While we are investing the time and talents of our colleagues with a local organization, we are also gaining a greater understanding of the communities we serve." During her sabbatical, Winkelman will work on marketing, fundraising and board development. She will also continue the important work of expanding the programs offered by the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Connecticut into new communities, including Norwich, with the ambitious goal of doubling the number of kids served by the organization from approximately 800 to 1,600. Every year, a colleague in each market of the 12-state Citizens Financial Group footprint is given the opportunity to work with a nonprofit organization full time while retaining their full compensation and benefits. Since 1994, nearly 100 CFG colleagues have been awarded community service sabbaticals, according to a statement.