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U.S. Bank partners with Urban Institute to create pathways to wealth.

Abby Losordo uses her background as a counselor and cancer patient navigator to help ensure U.S. Bank digital tools are accessible to everyone, including those who use assistive technology

A new financial wellness program designed in partnership with the WNBA for its players

Brand ambassadors Minnesota Lynx Forward Napheesa Collier and Peloton Trainer, Good Morning America Contributor, ESPN College Gameday Reporter and New York Liberty Host Jess Sims will support the bank’s overall sponsorship with the WNBA

The powerful short film, directed by Emmy-Award winner Rudy Valdez, sheds light on a vital, but often overlooked, role bilingual children play in their families

Small businesses are eligible if they are at least fifty-one percent owned and operated by one or more individuals who self-identify as a woman, minority, and/or veteran

U.S. Bank makes long-term investment into the National Museum of Mexican Art during Hispanic Heritage Month

USBCDC major investor in first public high school on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and first Career Technical Education high school on a Native reservation in the U.S.

U.S. Bank invests in historical neighborhood by supporting nonprofit MEDA

U.S. Bank helped fund renovations for the Dallas Hope Center, the only LGBTQIA+ focused transitional living center for homeless young adults ages 18-24 in North Texas

Program focused on helping first-time developers of color is gaining momentum in second year and expanding across the U.S.

The branch is located in the first officially recognized LGBTQ+ neighborhood in the United States.

Scott Lippert, who leads Payment Services Operations and the U.S. Bank Proud to Serve business resource group, recognized as a notable military veteran executive.

At U.S. Bank, Brenda Aranda found a workplace and culture that values wellness and work/life balance.

Part of the U.S. Bank Access Fund supporting more than 30,000 microbusinesses.

Jolene Jackelen has volunteered with Helping Paws MN for 15 years, helping make the world more accessible for people with physical disabilities and post-traumatic stress disorder

In-person Pride events return with renewed energy.

The bank’s newest LGBTQ+ flagship continues commitment to enhance customer experience for the diverse communities it serves

Access Business Bus Tours are an opportunity to increase access to resources and information

The Disability Equality Index is the most comprehensive benchmarking tool for the Fortune 1000 and Am Law 2001 to measure disability workplace inclusion

U.S. bank is doubling its team of Business Access Advisors in order to serve more cities

The bank continues tradition of ringing in Lunar New Year with customized calendars, community partnerships and donuts in select Southern California locations

With help from U.S. Bank, A1 owner Glenn Goodson has turned his dream of owning a gym into reality

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation index is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey measuring LGBTQ workplace equality

U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance investments support the Academy for Global Citizenship and neighborhood revitalization at a former public housing site

The Women’s Forum of New York honors companies with significant female representation on their corporate boards

The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy and WeSolar receive $110,000 grants each

The company has steadily moved up the publication’s list every year since it first began in 2010

U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance invested more than $20 million in the St. Michael’s development that provides housing for disabled and/or formerly homeless service members

Milwaukee resident Melody Jones recently purchased the home she has rented for 15 years

U.S. Bank was also recognized for diversity efforts in home lending

Partnership and mentorship can help young people prepare to enter the workforce

Financial support from the U.S. Bank Access Fund helped Angy’s Angels Cleaning Service grow to nearly 50 employees

Illinois-based RAMP, with support from the U.S. Bank Foundation, offers a range of services to help people with disabilities find employment and live independently

Five years after closing on her Habitat-built home, Ambera Pruitt talks about how homeownership has reshaped her life

Colorado-based Chio Scott is the first of many Business Access Advisors to come as part of the expansion of Access Commitment® to the Hispanic market

Around 80 employee volunteers worked alongside the homeowner, a husband and father of three

U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance’s community development entity has now been awarded more than $1 billion in total allocations, one of only three to do so

In the last 20 years, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance funding has created 38,000 residential units in the state

The donation in Monroe, North Carolina, is the bank’s 25th home donation to deserving military families

Grants focus on closing the gaps between people and possibility

Being intentional is part of U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation's commitment to more equitable community development and increasing capital to historically underserved communities.

Tennessee-based entrepreneur is the fourth annual recipient of the Cleantech Inclusion Award, which includes a $25,000 grant and year-long mentorship

Junior Achievement and U.S. Bank have been connected for decades through volunteer events, grant awards and other partnerships

Andi Garten’s ‘accidental’ entry into banking has led to a decades-long journey, with a healthy dose of tennis play on the side.

From financial education to banking services, partnership is focused on helping small businesses thrive

Genesys Works Bay Area celebrates its latest college-bound young professionals

San Diego not-for-profit works to restore polluted waterway to natural state.

U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance supports affordable housing designed to address homelessness and meet the needs of Black and disabled individuals

The bank once again scores 100 on the 2023 Disability:IN Disability Equality Index

$300,000 in grants will support five nonprofits, help build wealth, increase affordable housing, expand community impact

Up to $12,500 in down payment assistance and $5,000 lender credit available to eligible buyers

U.S. Bank Access Fund aims to support women-of-color microbusiness owners like Cecilia.

The 2022 ESG report offers a comprehensive look at how the bank is doing business in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible manner while driving growth and innovation

U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance investments bring 185 affordable housing units to East Palo Alto

Alicia Lopez leads the team that manages the bank’s translations.

Named Business of the Year by the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Hinckley Productions creates videos for international brands and local small businesses alike.

Program will provide mentoring and financial education to women of color in Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta

LinkedIn Live discussion touches on challenges Black Americans face in building wealth and ways to overcome those challenges

Joanna Garcia draws on her experience as a Cuban immigrant

The gifts are part of the U.S. Bank Driven to Serve initiative done in partnership with the Freedom Alliance

The bank ranks on the overall DiversityInc Top 50 list and specialty lists for the fifth consecutive year.

New Sunrise Salute design gives U.S. Bank Visa® Debit cardholders a way to honor the brave wherever they go

The bank will provide financial education resources to support Asian-owned small businesses

The program for associates of partner law firms who are early in their careers is part of the law division’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

During Financial Literacy Month and beyond, U.S. Bank is committed to financial literacy across the country in cities of every size

Tennessee employees, including one whose son has autism, volunteer at autism awareness event

In 2022, U.S. Bank focused on a set of initiatives to help individuals and families build wealth

Marcus Brown works to expand access to capital

Through the U.S. Bank HOME program, U.S. Army Sergeant Xanthin Luptak receives 23rd home donation — and first in Tennessee

Veteran employee aims to bring greater diversity to her team

Members of a team that pitched U.S. Bank executives their app ideas in 2018 have gone on to focus on science, technology, engineering and math in their college studies.

A team of U.S. Bank colleagues participated in the inaugural Play for Inclusion 3v3 Wheelchair Basketball Charitable Tournament in Milwaukee.

Multilingual staff impacts customers and surrounding community.

U.S. Bank Access Home program aims to bring greater diversity to mortgage teams.

Customer with big dreams wants to make a difference in Ferguson, Missouri.

The initiative, launched in 2021 as part of U.S. Bank Access Commitment, has already served more than 1,000 businesses in 2022.

In addition to developing the live art space, U.S. Bank sponsored the Meaningful Marketplace, which showcased women- and minority-owned businesses.

U.S. Bank has opportunities for everyone to ring in the Year of the Rabbit, including Lunar New Year Red Envelopes and custom-designed calendars.

Recent initiatives include expanding a collaboration with CDFIs to invest in developers of color and the creation of Business Access Advisors and Access Home.

As part of the U.S. Bank Lunar New Year celebration, the bank is providing California Donuts’ Year of the Rabbit donuts free to customers at select L.A. branches.

U.S. Bank volunteers join with Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids, Junior Achievement to teach the financial concepts as part of initiative to increase rates of Black homeownership.

U.S. Bank continues to grow its support of the social impact platform through its Affordable Housing Bridge program.

Sustainability-labeled commercial paper program designed by U.S. Bank will help fund affordable housing developments in California.

U.S. Bank has partnered with GRID Alternatives since 2010, supporting job training programs while providing access to renewable solar energy in communities facing poverty and restricted access to secondary education.

Kentucky bankers join with Girls Inc. to share their knowledge of a sport that can provide key business connections.

The nonprofit is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.

Investments U.S. Bank has made in support of Black-owned businesses includes the creation of business access advisors, who can expand networking and business development opportunities for Black business owners.

New Mexico Community Capital’s Native Entrepreneur in Residence program, funded by a U.S. Bank Market Impact Fund grant, helped Andie Everett launch her business providing GIS solutions for southwest communities.

The nonprofit job training program helps provide meaningful opportunities to veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.

U.S. Bank is dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community with new study that aims to identify and better serve their financial needs.

U.S. Bank is working to create an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum is a public-private partnership with renowned comedian and Chicano art collector Cheech Marin, RAM and the City of Riverside.

24/7 Blac, founded in 2020, is focused on financial empowerment programs including business creation, career readiness and homeownership.

Dhiren Patel talks about what drives him – and opportunities for change.

Nonprofits providing technical assistance can apply; 2023 application period closes Oct. 14.

The goal is to measure not only what the company does through U.S. Bank Access Commitment, but is it making a difference?

The museum is the cornerstone for visitors to learn how Latinos have contributed and continue to contribute to U.S. art, history, culture and science.

An aspiring physical therapist at Utah Tech and a civil engineering major at Western Kentucky University are winners of the U.S. Bank Student Scholarship program.

$300,000 grant will support five CDFIs to help build wealth, increase affordable housing, expand community impact.

The bank has hired more than 100 graduates from the nonprofit job-training program, many of whom have risen through the ranks.

McNeill leads the team that developed U.S. Bank Access Home initiative.

The report details the bank’s efforts to lead with core values, enable a sustainable future and increase equity, access and economic empowerment.

Since 2012, U.S. Bank and Elavon have hosted 144 interns and hired 51 of them to full-time employment.

College Track Sacramento celebrates inaugural class of graduates.

Owners of Platinum Plus Fashions and The Comfort Zone credits U.S. Bank partner HomeSight for ongoing success.

North Carolina entrepreneur will receive a $25,000 grant and a year-long mentorship as part of third-annual Cleantech Inclusion Award.

Annual Market Impact Fund grant program provides funding to 20 nonprofit organizations.

A $30,000 grant award from the U.S. Bank Foundation is providing hope to five Missouri entrepreneurs.

The $30 million project will celebrate Black culture and create community space along a main commercial corridor in the Black community.

Financial education is a huge component of this year’s festivities.

U.S. Bank provides volunteers and job opportunities through the San Francisco LGBT Center.

Greg Cunningham reflects on a tour he took earlier this year to visit sites, museums and memorials dedicated to America’s race relations and civil rights history in Montgomery, Alabama.

U.S. Bank among investors who helped fund the new Tate Eitienne Provost Center, dedicated to preserving the history of school desegregation and its role in the civil rights movement.

As we celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, here’s a look at three U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation projects advancing sustainability.

Business Access Advisors, part of U.S. Bank Access Commitment, are in nine geographic areas.

In rural Alaska, high-speed internet improves connectivity, allowing communities in the Aleutian Islands to better share and nurture their culture while also delivering educational and telehealth services.

U.S. Bank recently partnered with the nonprofit through its Access Home initiative to help increase Black homeownership in Milwaukee.

She’s Invested: Supporting Emerging Female Leaders will serve women of color from Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as universities in Southern California.

Through its membership, U.S. Bank will help U.S. Black Chamber members receive third-party certifications that will then help them gain more access and visibility to procurement opportunities.

Initiative focuses initially on Black homeownership education and opportunities.

Five-year plan focuses on supporting equitable access to capital for low- and moderate- income communities and communities of color.

U.S. Bank Access Commitment Advisory Group kicked off in March and is composed of Black business and community leaders.

The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte aims to empower female entrepreneurs by offering one-on-one counseling, feedback on business plans and much more.

U.S. Bank investments helps Nashville agency expand.

The owner of Ako International Market received financing from U.S. Bank Phoenix-based partners LISC and RAIL.

The latest results show that in just two years, more women – particularly younger women – are taking the reins when it comes to their money.

U.S. Bank helped FIB secure a new branch in Minneapolis, the 50-year-old bank's first location outside of Detroit.

Investments in FVLCRUM, Advantage Capital/Business Consortium Fund will provide technical support, capital access for growth.

Over the past three years, Brittny Ferguson has logged nearly 500 volunteer hours and won "Volunteer of the Year" from Junior Achievement of San Diego.

U.S. Bank and Mercado on Fifth partner to provide financial education to the Quad Cities’ Hispanic business community.

Lee’s art incorporates both his heritage and training as a civil engineer.

Branches in Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle and Southern California recognized.

Carolina Fintech Hub has placed 113 participants in tech jobs around Charlotte, N.C.

U.S. Bank has a longstanding relationship with Phoenix-based Trellis, including providing down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.

The 2800 E. Lake Street property will be redeveloped for housing, commercial and outdoor retail use and arts and cultural spaces.

Importance of helping local community, leaving a lasting legacy shine through in survey responses from financially comfortable Black consumers.

Kedia, Vice Chair, Wealth Management and Investment Services, and Cunningham, Chief Diversity Officer, discuss the results, what surprised them and what U.S. Bank plans to do with the results.

Innovative program helps rebuild American manufacturing and the lives of veterans

U.S. Bank provided key financing to create opportunities for the Black-owned businesses that call Carter Commons home.

U.S. Bank Tribal Solar Energy Scholarship with American Indian College Fund provides additional training and support.

The department’s initiatives to advance equal access to justice and foster equity in the legal profession have received recent acclaim.

We’re creating an industry-leading experience for people with disabilities.

U.S Bank unveils U.S. Bank Nuestra Herencia™ Visa® Debit Card and donates $200,000 to The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum and Artist In Residence Program.

Flora Rees-Arredondo weaves culture and identity into her visual art, including her design for our new debit card.

The announcement also includes additional support for African American Alliance.

Grants to CDFIs will provide technical assistance to real estate developers of color.

The $1 million annual Market Impact Fund to support 20 organizations and their leaders.

The $30 million bond will support housing developers of color.

In the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis a year ago, our company committed to several initiatives to address social and economic inequities.

Chris Taylor is channeling his passion and our core values to make a difference in his community.

Our Chief Diversity Officer Greg Cunningham reflects on the historic Kerner Commission – and expresses optimism that this time will be different.

Kedia is working to promote diversity and inclusion in banking.

King spoke about living as a legacy to parents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

The funds will go to African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs, Grameen America and LISC.

As part of broad commitment, U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation is working to deepen relationships with Black developers.

Kedia is vice chair of Wealth Management and Investment Services at U.S. Bank.

The place-based investment approach continues with $1 million in grants to 40 small businesses on South and West Sides of Chicago.

We’re also rebuilding in our hometown Minneapolis to continue to support customers.

The executive appointments further our commitment to people, diversity, equity and inclusion, and business transformation.

The community affairs manager channels her uncle and grandmother both personally and professionally.

The seven CDFIs receiving capital are across the country.

Accessibility consultant Christina Granquist shares how designing for disabilities shaped the new voice assistant in the U.S. Bank Mobile App.

It is a series of initiatives across the business to increase wealth building opportunities, starting with the Black community.

He shares how the death of George Floyd has reawakened personal memories and has spurred professional action.

The community-inspired card design empowers customers to turn simple payments into meaningful actions.

Fund supports nonprofits like Lead for America, which aims to boost digital connectivity in rural and disconnected areas

U.S. Bank Foundation grant to nonprofit lender Accessity helps small businesses gain access to capital and resources