America's banks only succeed when the communities they operate in do as well. That's why in addition to providing loans and financial services, banks and the 2 million men and women who work for them are also deeply committed to volunteerism, community leadership and philanthropy. From providing free financial education lessons to students of all ages to serving on boards of local nonprofits and supporting military families with special education and hiring programs, bankers routinely volunteer their time and talents to ensure community needs are met.
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Affordable Housing
Few needs are more basic than housing, and banks are working to make sure members of the communities they serve have access to affordable places to live. Affordable housing not only reduces homelessness, it supports jobs, provides stability to families and communities, promotes economic vitality and greatly enhances quality of life.
Community Development
Banks of all sizes partner with community organizations to stimulate local economies and tackle such challenges as homelessness, affordable housing and gentrification.
Disaster Response
When disaster strikes, banks are there to make sure the financial system stays up and running and customers have access to their accounts. Banks also are proud to help lead recovery efforts in the communities they serve—most recently during the COVID-19 pandemic. Banks have stepped up by making charitable donations to hospitals and community organizations, and by providing necessities to frontline workers.
- Wells Fargo Donation Strengthens Minority-Owned Businesses in Atlanta
Wells Fargo, Georgia - WSFS Stands for Service
WSFS Bank, Delaware - Bank Foundation Provides Disaster Response
Torrington Savings Bank, Connecticut - Joining Together for a State in Need
Bank of the West, Tri Counties Bank, Golden Valley Bank, California - Showing Support During COVID-19
Liberty Bank, Connecticut - Support for Local Healthcare Workers
Hancock Whitney, Mississippi - Pennsylvania Bankers Step Up
FNCB, Pennsylvania - Rebuilding America's Heartland
FNBO, Nebraska - Regions Bank Feeds Florida
Regions Bank, Florida - Supporting Frontline Heroes
Webster Bank, Connecticut
Financial Education
Banks work to ensure their customers and communities have the knowledge and tools they need to make smart financial decisions. To improve financial capability across all age groups and demographics, bankers teach lessons and provide resources on topics like budgeting, saving, wise credit use and fraud prevention.
- Helping Students Find Sustainable Solutions
Forbright Bank, Maryland - Igniting Local Education
Huntington Bank, Ohio - Award-winning Dedication to Economic Inclusion
Wintrust Bank N.A., Illinois - Pennsylvania Bank Earns ABA Foundation Honor
First Commonwealth Bank, Pennsylvania - Bank Supports Grand Prize Winner of Teen Video Contest
Park National Bank, Ohio - Mississippi Teen Takes Second Place in Video Contest
Planters Bank, Mississippi - Michigan Teen Takes Third in Video Contest
ChoiceOne Bank, Michigan - Bank Supports Winner of Teen Video Contest
Ridgewood Savings Bank, New York - Bank Hosts Local Teen Video Contest
Burke & Herbert Bank, Virginia - Bank Hosts Local Teen Video Contest
The First National Bank of Shiner, Texas - Teaching Students to Practice Healthy Shopping on a Budget
UMB Bank, Missouri - Financial Education for All
Banco Popular De Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico - Financial Literacy for All Ages
Bank of the Rockies, Montana - Cultivating Financial Sustainability
Bank of Nevada, Nevada - Hands-On Banking Experience for College Students
Union Savings Bank, Ohio - Teaching Children to Save
The Farmers Bank, Tennessee - Using Education to Fight Long-Term Poverty
ChoiceOne Bank, Michigan
Investing in Communities
Whether sponsoring an event that drives traffic to local businesses or identifying opportunities to revitalize part of a city, bankers invest their time, expertise and leadership to make sure their communities have what they need to succeed.
Philanthropy
Through their foundations and corporate giving programs, banks donate billions each year to provide essential support for nonprofits and charities across the country.
- Emergency Room Renovations
Greenfield Cooperative Bank, Massachusetts - UMB Bank Gives Back
UMB Bank, Missouri - Union Savings Bank Shares the Love of Reading
Union Savings Bank, Connecticut - Bank Supports Local Fire Department
Bristol County Savings Bank, Massachusetts - A Major Commitment to Keep a Community Reading
Harvest Bank, Minnesota - Filling a Community Need, A Second Time Around
FNCB Bank, Pennsylvania - Repairing Homes, Rebuilding Lives
WaFdBank, Washington - Animal Hospital Surprise
FirstBank, Colorado
Support for Military
America's banks have a long and proud history of supporting our troops. From providing financial education to military families around the world to funding transitional housing for homeless veterans, the nation's banks are finding innovative ways of supporting those who serve our country.
Volunteering
When community groups need volunteer support and leadership they look to banks. From helping raise funds to bringing their financial skills to nonprofit boards, the women and men at America’s banks see community service and volunteerism as a natural extension of their work.
- South Dakota Bank Values Volunteerism
Pathward N.A., South Dakota - One Banker’s Courage Makes a Difference
Fulton Bank, Pennsylvania - Busey Bank’s VIPs
Busey Bank, Illinois - Helping First-Generation College Students Thrive
Regions Bank, Tennessee - Driving out Hunger Through a Mobile Food Pantry Partnership
Marquette Bank, Illinois - A Strong Commitment to an Important Organization
First Choice Bank, California - Nourishment to Boost Classroom Success
Live Oak Bank, North Carolina - Thanking the Communities We Serve
Heartland Bank, South Dakota - This Volunteer Never Stops
Allegiance Bank, Texas - Auction Assistance
First Financial Northwest Bank, Washington - Building Some Fun for Veterans' Families
Bay State Savings Bank, Massachusetts