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The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc.

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March 3, 2017

The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT

Dear Policyowner,

We need your help. We recently sent you proxy materials regarding the upcoming Special Meeting of Shareholders of The Dreyfus Socially Responsible Growth Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) scheduled to be held on March 9, 2017. Our records indicate that we have not received your voting instructions on the important proposals to be presented at this Meeting. Please take a moment to cast your vote so that your shares may be represented. Another copy of your voting instruction card(s) has been enclosed. Your vote is critical to the outcome of this Meeting.

After careful review, the Fund’s Board has unanimously approved the proposals detailed in your proxy materials and is recommending that shareholders vote FOR the proposals.

Please take a moment now to cast your vote using one of the options listed below:

1.     

To vote online, log on to the website www.proxyvote.com and enter the control number reflected on your proxy card and follow the prompts.

2.     

To vote by phone, refer to the toll free touchtone voting telephone number referenced on your voting instruction card, enter the control number and follow the prompts.

Thank you for your help with this important vote.