We are guided by a simple aspiration: benefit to all, harm to none. This means investing in and serving our local communities, contributing to environmental sustainability, offering inclusive, fair, and equitable more products, and nurturing our team. In the Better Banking Blog, we explore what a Beneficial Banking™ system looks like and how it can serve all of us.
Options is meeting the ever-changing needs of the marginalized and excluded. Their services go beyond addiction...
Sep 15, 2021
Providing electric, micro-transit transportation to fill service gaps in areas where public transit is not...
Sep 15, 2021
Spending and banking decisions are like economic votes. How we cast them impacts the people and issues we value.
Sep 13, 2021
APANO was founded in 1996 in Multnomah County by local API leaders who wanted to advocate for their growing...
Sep 08, 2021
If you’re tired of funding a broken financial system, there’s something you can do about it.
Aug 25, 2021
LACI creates a holistic pathway for people from diverse backgrounds to participate in the green economy.
Aug 25, 2021
For far too long, the financial sector has contributed to a gender imbalance in entrepreneurship.
Aug 19, 2021
Portland-based MESO empowers local business owners with accessible resources and customized support.
Aug 16, 2021
The problem often feels overwhelming and unsolvable. But each of us can take steps to bring us closer to a...
Aug 13, 2021
Beneficial State Bank serves the triple-bottom-line of people, planet, and prosperity for all. That means prioritizing social justice and environmental sustainability. Our clients want to see their money put to good use – funding causes that defend our planet and build resiliency in our communities. Change your bank and help change the world.