Jeanne Geiger Centers wins award

Citizens Bank and New England Cable News named the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center a Champion in Action, and the center will receive a $25,000 unrestricted grant.

With offices in Amesbury and Newburyport, the center is being recognized for "empowering women and children to live free from fear, intimidation, violence, or the threat of abuse by providing support, advocacy, and education," Citizens and NECN said.

As part of the award, the center will receive a $25,000 award from the Citizens Bank Foundation and promotional support from NECN, Citizens and NECN said.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)