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KeyBank CDLI provided a $27 million construction loan and arranged a $14.4 million Private Placement permanent loan to finance the adaptive reuse of the First & Market office building. First & Market building will introduce 93 affordable senior housing units in Pittsburgh.

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Part Two: Liar Liar Pants on Fire!” a free, one-hour virtual event on Wednesday, February 19th at 12:00 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. MT / 9:00 a.m. PST.

The KeyBank Foundation has announced a grant of $450,000 to FareStart as the nonprofit seeks to extend the breadth and depth of its job training programs, with a goal of increasing overall program impact by 60% over three years.

HELP USA, a national leader in homeless services and supportive housing, hosted its third annual Art of Resilience Benefit on February 7, 2025, bringing together artists, philanthropists, and advocates to celebrate the healing power of creative expression. Held at the National Arts Club, the event raised critical support for HELP USA’s art therapy program, which provides a creative outlet for homeless individuals living in HELP USA shelters across New York City.During the evening, HELP USA annou

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation have awarded the West Side Market $1.5 million towards its Transformation Project. The gift includes support for the renovated East Produce Arcade, which will honor KeyBank’s commitment to the community, along with funding for food access.

KeyBank celebrated the opening of its newest branch office located at 1 North Main Street, Port Chester, with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by bank leaders, local business owners and community partners. 

Today, KeyBank launched a year-long bicentennial celebration. Throughout 2025, Key will celebrate two centuries of service to clients, teammates, and communities. Events are planned across the company’s national footprint.

A $500,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation will help launch the Key2Employment program at SUNY Cobleskill, empowering individuals with neurodiversity to gain fulfilling, meaningful employment and careers.

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $9.8 million construction loan, a $3.7 million permanent loan and $9.4 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) financing for construction of Jalen Lofts

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $15.5 million construction loan, a $3.18 million permanent loan and $17.7 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) to finance the new construction of The Grand and The Glen

Today, KeyBank announced Natasha Martin has been named Corporate Responsibility Officer for its Dayton, Cincinnati and Central Ohio markets. In this position, she is part of the enterprise-wide corporate responsibility team that oversees the philanthropic budgets.

Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc. (BCOC) has received a $400,000 Community Impact Grant from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank, aimed to increase food resources and improve health equity in Bucks County.

KeyBank has awarded a $75,000 grant to People Helping People (PHP) in Salt Lake City, a nonprofit providing employment training and resources to low-income women and single mothers who are working towards financial self-sufficiency through long-term successful employment.

Financial imposter syndrome refers to the self-doubt many people feel when it comes to their financial skills and money moves versus the actual reality of their financial picture.

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Liar Liar Pants on Fire!” a free, one-hour virtual event on Wednesday, January 15th at 12:00 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. MT / 9:00 a.m. PST.

Way Finders, Inc. of Springfield MA recently received a grant from KeyBank Foundation for $10,000 to implement its Ready to Work: My Story, My Goals program, which provides employment readiness resources to unemployed and underemployed residents in Hamden County.

Since the movie “Field of Dreams” premiered in 1989, a simple but meaningful line has become part of the American lexicon: “If you build it, they will come.”

The KeyBank Foundation is donating $50,000 to support the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center’s efforts to prevent and intervene in child abuse as well as advocate for victims.

The KeyBank Foundation is investing $300,000 in a new workforce training program at Action for a Better Community (ABC), Inc. in Rochester. The Energy Conservation Training Program prepares workers for careers in home weatherization, home repair/maintenance.

KeyBank has awarded a $225,000 grant to NeighborWorks Salt Lake (NWSL), a Utah-based nonprofit organization that strengthens community neighborhoods through housing, resident leadership, youth, and economic development opportunities.

Today KeyBank announced it has awarded 16 Western Pennsylvania organizations with funding through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program totaling more than $525,000.

KeyBank donated $5,000 to the 2024 Food 2 Families campaign in Buffalo, NY. The annual campaign, which KeyBank has proudly supported, helps FeedMore WNY provide nutritious food, friendship and skills training to its Western New York neighbors in need.

KeyBank and the Buffalo Sabres have enjoyed a longtime business and community partnership. Key is the official bank of the NHL team and the Sabres play their home games at KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo.

KeyBank has awarded a $300,000 grant to Children’s Home Society of Idaho (the Children’s Home) to support expansion of the nonprofit’s Care Farm Therapy Program for Treasure Valley children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges.

Today, KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation proudly announced their support for eight exceptional nonprofit organizations in 2024, providing grants totaling $3 million.

Portland Housing Center (PHC) has received a $300,000 grant from KeyBank to expand homeownership opportunities for historically marginalized communities.

The Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC), a not-for-profit micro-enterprise development program that helps women achieve economic self-sufficiency through small business development, has received a grant of $15,000 from KeyBank Foundation.

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation proudly announced an investment of $300,000 the Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) to expand its Entrepreneurship Center Program (ECP).

Family Promise of WNY, an emergency family homeless shelter, has received a KeyBank Foundation Grant for $300,000 over the next three years.  The grant, the largest gift in the organization’s history, is targeted for capacity building.

In preparation for the opening of La Plaza, a 150,000 sq ft indoor marketplace, KeyBank’s  Kevin Davis, Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager, partnered with teammates across Key, to bring innovative solutions that supported the developer and individual small businesses.

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) expands its team with appointments of fund and equity relationship managers in the West and Midwest regions.

KeyBank and the Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) joined forces to pack 10,000 meals for those in need. This initiative aimed not only to address the pressing issue of hunger in the greater Indianapolis area but also to highlight the importance of volunteerism.

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $390,000 in Dayton’s Preschool Promise Inc. to boost its Promise Scholars program.

The Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) has received a $150,000 Community Impact grant from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank.

New Reach, Inc. of New Haven has received a $300,000 Community Impact Grant from KeyBank Foundation. The grant will provide funding over three years to support the FISH hunger-fighting initiative, a program serving Greater New Haven that delivers healthy groceries to residents.

Covenant House Alaska (CHA) has received a $150,000 grant from KeyBank to help fund a pilot project designed to reach youth in the child welfare, foster care and juvenile justice systems. It will offer intensive, individualized support and wraparound services.

It was an evening full of inspiration, networking and connection. On October 17th more than 100 people attending the third annual Key4Women Forum in Pittsburgh at Franklin on Penn. This year’s theme, “Perseverance: When Life is ‘On the Rocks’,” resonated deeply with attendees.

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KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “The Ownership Mindset: How to Bounce Back From Anything” a free, one-hour virtual event on Tuesday, November 5th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PST.

KeyBank’s Key4Women Central New York Chapter held its annual breakfast forum on Wednesday October 9th at Bellevue Country Club in Syracuse. Theresa Slater, President and CEO of Empire Interpreting Service, was the keynote speaker.

Economic mobility does not come with a simple solve. Yet Urban Arts, a national nonprofit that teaches digital game design to underrepresented high school students as a pathway to college and career advancement, is generating real maneuverability for its graduates.

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $400,000 in the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Toledo to boost its Core City Program. The program allows more Toledo families to enjoy safe, stable housing.

KeyBank and the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania recently announced that they have formed a new community partnership that provides funding for Zoo-On-Wheels, a mobile zoo program that makes more than 400 visits to schools and community groups throughout Pennsylvania.

KeyBank’s Key4Women program, Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), and the Portland Thorns FC announced that local business, DTOCS LLC, is the winner of a business pitch contest for women-owned businesses (WOBs) located in Oregon and SW Washington.

KeyBank’s Key4Women Capital Region Chapter held its annual forum on Wednesday October 18th at the Marriott Albany.

KeyBank commemorated the one-year anniversary of its West Valley City branch recently, with a celebration that included a variety of sweepstakes, networking, a visit from a Real Salt Lake player, family activities and a $10,000 grant to support the mission of Comunidades Unidas.

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $300,000 in Ann Arbor’s Avalon Housing to bolster its supportive services for tenants and clients. This investment will allow Avalon to provide intensive case management services to enhance personalized support.

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “She Means Business: Tips for Growth and Resilience” a free, one-hour virtual event on Friday, October 18th at 12:00 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. MT / 9:00 a.m. PST.

LISC Fund Management, LLC (LFM) and partners are pleased to announce the launch of the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF), made possible by a transformative $18 million grant commitment from the City of Cleveland and a $20 million planned investment from KeyBank.

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $300,000 in Cincinnati’s Minority Business Accelerator (Accelerator), an affiliate of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, to grow, scale and create jobs and economic vibrancy.