The California Wildfires Make the Case for Investing in Environmental and Social Justice
Over the last three weeks, wildfires in California have burned almost 2.2 million acres, driving 40,000 people...
Sep 08, 2020
Better Banking Blog
About The Better Banking Blog
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.
Adapting Our Business Model
We would like to share some profound changes we are making here at Beneficial State Bank.
Aug 21, 2020
Client Spotlight
Inner City Law Center - Fighting for Justice
Located in L.A.’s Skid Row, the 40-year-old nonprofit law firm provides free legal services to the city’s poorest...
Aug 17, 2020
Client Spotlight
Civicorps - Job Training for the Community
Civicorps helps young adults earn high school diplomas, gain job skills, pursue college, and embark on...
Aug 05, 2020
Press Release
We've Made Nearly $200M in PPP Loans to Small Businesses that Supported Over 18,000 Employees
Beneficial State Bank has outperformed other community banks of its size in distributing PPP loans.
Jul 31, 2020
Client Spotlight
University District Food Bank - Fighting Food Insecurity in North Seattle
The Food Bank has been a pillar of the Seattle community, feeding tens of thousands of customers each year.
Jul 07, 2020
The 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of the transatlantic slave trade in the...
Jun 19, 2020
Client Spotlight
Portland Garment Factory - Pivoting to PPE
Portland Garment Factory is a certified B Corporation, certified woman-owned, and donates 5% of their profits...
Jun 10, 2020
Client Spotlight
Organic Farm School - Pivoting to Food Bank Supplier
Organic Farm School believes in the healing power of small farms to nourish communities and build the next...
May 11, 2020
Choose a Bank that Invests in Tomorrow
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.