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First Foundation Bank partners with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to award $100,000 grant to TMC Community Capital.

Bank Also Commits $1 Billion in Loan Capacity to Help Small Businesses and Homeowners Rebuild in Impacted Areas

Applications for the 19th annual Housing for Everyone program are open until Feb. 6, 2025

Elan today announced a $150,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, on behalf of our partners.“Our hearts go out to our teammates, partners, and communities affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene," said Aaron Melnarik, Elan Credit Card Director of Client Relationships. “The intent of the Elan Charitable Giving program is to support our partners beyond a business relationship and the communities they

Today, WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), and Washington Federal Bank (“WaFd Bank”), its bank subsidiary announces that it will be the official banking partner for the purpose-driven digital commerce platform, the Network of Giving, launched initially in the Seattle market. This will fuel merchant-funded micro-donations to critical community service agencies to support our neighbors in need.The Network of Giving is designed to empower people to foster giving through everyday actions and

More than 700 small businesses receive support through grants and discounted lending programs in 2024

Citizens Business Bank Partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to Award AHEAD Grant to Boost Economic Development in underserved communities across Southern California

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. Director Rose McKinney-James Honored With the 2024 Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Lifetime Achievement Award

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it has provided grants to two organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities by WSFS and the Foundation. The grants, approved in the third quarter by the WSFS CARES Foundation board, will support the following organizations:Pathways to Success ($160,000 Grant to be paid over two years) Pathways to Success, based in Georgetown, Del., was established in 2006 to prepare youth, adu

Recipients receive up to $2 million to support the development of over 1,300 housing units

Pacific Premier Bank Partners with ForgiveCo to Help Relieve $1 Million in Medical Debt for Veterans

Georgetown University and ZeroMils, a Veteran-owned social impact organization, will co-host the first national Military Thriving Change Forum October 23, 2024, at the Leavey Convention Center at Georgetown University. This groundbreaking event, sponsored by Wells Fargo, will bring together senior leaders from across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to create a blueprint outlining a path forward to improve military recruitment efforts. It intends to combat negative viewpoints related to se

Grant funding from the Regions Foundation is in addition to storm-related financial services offered by Regions Bank.

Regional effects of second named storm in two weeks prompt new wave of special banking services from Regions Bank.

71 entrepreneurs will gain access to resources and networking to grow and scale their companies

Donations will support efforts in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina

From grant funding to volunteerism to special banking services, Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation have a comprehensive community response.

Funding to benefit communities across the region with support for temporary shelter, supplies and other recovery needs

Pacific Premier Bank Makes $100,000 Grant to Susan G. Komen’s Financial Assistance Program

Since 2022, $1.7 million invested in Finance Labs$100,000 grants to partners in Providence, R.I., Dorchester, Mass., and on Long Island, N.Y.

Experienced leader is the newest member of the Commercial Banking Diverse Segments business

Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia recently honored bank for driving social impact within its business and across the region

$3.5 Million Allocated to Help Housing Agencies Reach More Under-Resourced Communities to Support Homebuyers in Illinois and Wisconsin

Program Seeks to Build Pipeline of Diverse Housing Developers Across Illinois and Wisconsin

“Donating essential items helps students save on everyday expenses, enabling them to allocate more funds towards food, housing, and other necessities," said Rick Smith, President and CEO for Tri Counties Bank. #MemberFDIC

A longstanding commitment: Regions named to the Disability Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year.

Applications now open for eligible charitable and non-profit organizations across TD’s footprint in the U.S. and Canada

More than 336,000 small businesses benefited, enabling more than 461,000 jobs in local communities across the U.S.

TD Bank earns top score of 100 on 2024 Disability Equality Index®, reflecting its commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion for over a decade.

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it has provided grants to two organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities by WSFS and the Foundation. The grants, approved in the second quarter by the WSFS CARES Foundation board, will support the following organizations:Be Ready Community Development Corp. ($200,000 Grant to be paid over two years)Be Ready Community Development Corporation (Be Ready CDC) is a resident-driv

Supported by the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Access by Calvert Impact focuses on increasing access to credit for small businesses

Today, Banner Bank released its 2023 ESG Report. The report identifies ongoing practices and recent accomplishments in the areas of environmental risk and impact management, social responsibility (including diversity, equity and inclusion), and governance. Report highlights include:Operating our business in a way that aligns with the highest ethical standards and effective governance practices. We maintained our mature ethics program and further refined our strong governance and risk management

First BanCorp (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: FBP), the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, announced the release of its third annual Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting the Corporation’s commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical governance. This 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report details significant achievements, including the expansion of the Corporation’s recycling program, the adoption of a Human Rights Statement, the expansion of initiati

New report showcases last year’s contributions to affordable housing and community development in Illinois and Wisconsin

Provides critical access to capital through grants and expanded discounted lending for small business owners in Illinois and Wisconsin

One of the singular largest loans in the bank’s decades-long history supports Thailand's ambitious Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) strategy

Each of the five organizations is set to receive $1 million in unrestricted funding over three years as well as access to a learning community and network of Community Progress Makers across the country

2024 Housing for Everyone grant recipients strengthen independent living solutions

Valley’s 9th Corporate Social Responsibility Report Released

Genesis Bank (“Genesis” or the “Bank”), the Genesis Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship (“GBIE”), and the Genesis for Good Foundation (“GFG”), along with Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), announced today the Genesis For Good Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program. This innovative program serves to empower historically marginalized and underinvested entrepreneurs and positively impact diverse business communities across Southern California.As part of its ongoing Back2Business initiative to support small busin

Philanthropic funding will drive innovative programs increasing access to homeownershipChase Home Lending is also announcing expanded eligibility for affordable mortgage lending products

FHLB Des Moines supports affordable housing in Native American communities with a grant that will support construction of new single-family units

Citizens today strengthened its partnership with The Andy Warhol Museum by granting an additional $200,000 to The Warhol Academy, the museum’s initiative to empower economic mobility, further emphasizing the critical role of workforce development in building a strong arts and culture economy in Pittsburgh. The grant extends the Citizens partnership for a second year, creating new fellowship opportunities for young professionals and reinforcing Citizens as the largest corporate supporter of The W

“Tri Counties Bank believes in people, first and foremost, and we plan to continue that mission over the next fifty years,” said Rick Smith, President and CEO of Tri Counties Bank.

Recipients of the 2023 TD Ready Challenge grants are focused on providing solutions to help increase access to affordable and stable housing for those who need it most

The Ethisphere Institute recognizes U.S. Bank for the 10th consecutive year.

“Tri Counties Bank believes in investing in our students, who will, in turn, strengthen and lead our communities,” said Brett Lew, Senior Vice President and Commercial Lending Regional Manager for Tri Counties Bank. #MemberFDIC

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it provided grants and donations totaling more than $2.7 million to more than 390 community organizations located across Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 2023. WSFS also made a $2.0 million contribution to the WSFS CARES Foundation in 2023 to support future investments in its Communities.In addition to the grants, Team WSFS, the WSFS corporate volunteer program, volunteered more than 18,000 hours

Community Impact Plan continues TD's local engagement with three-year roadmap $10B in support of residential lending for LMI and/or minority borrowers$7.5B in community lending and investment$2.8B in small business lending$70MM in CRA-related philanthropy

Midsize businesses cited cybersecurity, the competitive environment and weakening consumer confidence as top challenges for the year ahead