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

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

Located in Mercato 9105 Strada Place Suite 3200 Naples, FL 34108

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Located on Von Karman Avenue 18300 Von Karman Avenue Irvine, CA 92612

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.

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

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

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

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

Located in La Jolla Commons Tower 4747 Executive Drive 3rd Floor San Diego, CA 92121

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Veteran employee aims to bring greater diversity to her team

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

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.

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

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.

Multilingual staff impacts customers and surrounding community.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Asenjo Perez finds purpose serving people in the Hopkinsville community and especially making a difference to the Spanish-speaking customers.

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.

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

U.S. Bank has appeared on the list each year since it began in 2010.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The company also recognized by Disability: IN “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the fifth consecutive year.

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

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

College Track Sacramento celebrates inaugural class of graduates.

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

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.

In-person Pride events return with renewed energy.

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

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

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

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.

Located in Mercato 9105 Strada Place Suite 3200 Naples, FL 34108

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Initiative focuses initially on Black homeownership education and opportunities.

The bank continues to rank on specialty lists and the overall DiversityInc Top 50 list for the fourth year.

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

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.

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

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

Saim Malik uses his skills to assist Afghan Welcome Home Project of Central Illinois.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Bank Director ranks company among the 10 Best National Banks.

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

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

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

The firm is the third recipient of the annual award, which recognizes one of the Law Division’s preferred law firms for advancing diversity in the legal profession.

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.

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.

U.S. Bank has appeared on the list each year since it began in 2010.

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.

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

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

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

Funds will support projects focused on racial equity, closing the racial wealth gap.

The owner of a growing dessert catering business has received financing from U.S. Bank partner Grameen America.

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.

Five-year investment highlights our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The annual Twin Cities Business Magazine feature honored three leaders in 2020.

The announcement also includes additional support for African American Alliance.

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

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

Seramount, formerly Working Mother Media, publishes the list annually.

U.S. Bank provided an $8 million investment to help the nonprofit expand its impact in St. Louis.

The Rebundle founder is $25,000 winner of the 2021 U.S. Bank Foundation Cleantech Inclusion Award.

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

We supported dfrntpigeon through our $1 million annual fund that goes toward workforce development, arts and culture and affordable housing.

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.

A recent makeover is the latest in how employees make sure the branch reflects its surrounding community.

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

With support from U.S. Bank, the St. Louis nonprofit is helping Kevin Geekie realize his dream.

The annual event put on by The Atlantic gathers leaders across industries to discuss consequential issues.

U.S. Bank and our employees have long been a part of the historic Five Points neighborhood in Denver.

The senior risk management executive shares his view from inside a 2020 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

Kedia is working to promote diversity and inclusion in banking.

He draws from his past to shape his present and future as a leader at U.S. Bank.

The new study explores women’s relationships with money.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Bank is recognizing Latinos helping one another realize their aspirations.

U.S. Bank has partnered with Technovation for the past three years to help introduce girls to technology careers.

With U.S. Bank funding, the center is opening on the site of a convenience store burned down during 2014 unrest.

From defying unwritten rules to shaping those written, Kathy Goucher left her mark on U.S. Bank.

The U.S. Bank mortgage leader reflects on how its passage opened the door for his family.

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

The nonprofit organization led by Jennifer Openshaw provides girls with business education similar to an MBA.

U.S. Bank recently donated $1 million to Chicago nonprofit CNIMFG to expand access to capital.

U.S. Bank and nonprofit PACE have helped the business stay on track for growth as it has navigated COVID-19.

U.S. Bank intern Ryan Poehler is paying it forward on campus and grateful for those who have done the same in the workplace.

The list has been a cultural staple for nearly five decades.

We teamed up with Microsoft and nonprofit Women in Voice for a virtual hackathon event.

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

We are committed to supporting veterans and their families.

We are partnering with artists who helped create the Black Lives Matter street mural in uptown Charlotte.

Angela Ratliff and Anu Somani were honored by American Banker and PaymentsSource, respectively.

Our tax credit equity investments are helping to build affordable housing, showcase cultural artwork and more.

Our chairman, president and CEO recently spoke with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

We won the top honor in three U.S. regions: Great Lakes, Plains and Southwest.

Our employees will provide on-site counsel and guidance on financial, payments, technology and innovation topics.

We also placed on three specialty lists.

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

The company also placed on many specialty lists including: Board of Directors, ESG and Philanthropy.

We are joining the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service Mentor-Protégé Program.

U.S. Bank invested $3.7 million to transform the building with a focus on historical education and anti-racism.

The performance honored North Carolina-born drummer and composer Max Roach.

We're proud to be a national partner of the Human Rights Campaign and the HRC Foundation’s Transgender Justice Initiative.

We pledge to do our part to combat biases and acts of violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

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

Eduardo Arteaga will compete at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2021 in late February.

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

U.S. Bank will become the presenting partner of the annual Salute to the Negro Leagues game.

We have a long history of community development and engagement in the neighborhood.

The new data is from a proprietary survey conducted online among 3,000 women and men across the United States.

The U.S. Bank Foundation grants were distributed to AAPI organizations across the country.

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

Customers are encouraged to access mobile and digital banking services or its ATM network that afternoon.

The bank is partnering with Girl Scouts of Western Ohio to provide hands-on training at its Cyber Defense Center.

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.

Terry Vaughn and others have found their home at a new apartment community funded by U.S. Bank.

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

The virtual event brought together founders, philanthropists and executives to talk about money

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

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

The annual list is based on independent surveys.

The magazine publishes the list annually.

John McCoy is thriving at U.S. Bank and takes pride in calling himself a banker.