The Love Notes That History Left Us: A Pride Month Reflection
Jun 11, 2026 by Jay Blury, VP Director of Marketing and Communications and PRIDE ERG member
Progress comes from people refusing to be erased, and we must carry that legacy forward.
Better Banking Blog: Back to All Posts
Social Justice
We believe that our futures are all tied together. We advocate for a more just world where all of us have the opportunity to build vibrant, healthy, and free lives. For us, that includes racial justice, gender justice, and economic justice, and the intersectional movements for justice that impact all of us.
Our Impact
5 Ways We Advocated for a Better Banking System in 2024
Nov 20, 2025
Banks often carry a reputation for prioritizing profit over the well-being of everyday people and the environment.
Our Impact
5 Ways Your Money Helped People Thrive in 2024
Oct 01, 2025
Why do some people in our communities seem to climb the economic ladder while others—working just as hard or harder—stay stuck?
People, Planet, Prosperity for All
In 2025, we lent $16+ million to health and social services organizations and $0 to weapons manufacturing. When you bank beneficially, you choose to support people and planet.
From Tolerance to Support: Showing Up for the Trans Community
Jun 17, 2025 by Jay Blury, VP Director of Marketing and Communications
Showing up for the trans community means moving beyond tolerance to loud, active support.
U.S. Department of Treasury Announces Its First-Ever National Strategy for Financial Inclusion
Nov 08, 2024
It’s a huge step toward ensuring that all Americans have access to safe financial products.
Beneficial State Bank Responds to Rise Economy Letter Calling For End to Harmful Lobbying
Aug 01, 2024 by Randell Leach, CEO of Beneficial State Bank
Rise Economy sent a letter to bank CEOs asking them to reaffirm their public comments in support of social and racial equity.
Beneficial State Bank Featured as Editor’s Choice™ Award by CardRates.com
Jul 26, 2024
We are thrilled to receive the Editor’s Choice™ Award from CardRates.com.
Partner Spotlight
CROP Organization – Investing in People Over Punishment
Mar 18, 2024
CROP Organization offers a career development program to formerly incarcerated folks to set them up for success and self-efficacy.
Partner Spotlight
Doing Good Works – Changing Foster Youth Outcomes Through Business
Feb 29, 2024
DGW Branded and Foster Greatness are proving that leading with heart yields higher performance.
Areas our clients are making an impact
Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing
Arts, Culture, and Community
Arts, Culture, and Community
Environmental Sustainability