What happened to Black Wall Street?
Jan 23, 2024 by Members of the Black Employee Resource Group
In honor of Black History Month, we are reflecting on the massacre of Black Wall Street in 1921.
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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.
Press Release
New rules modernizing the CRA bring us closer to an equitable financial system
Nov 03, 2023 by Victor Ramirez, SVP, CRA and Fair & Responsible Banking
But there is still room for improving racial economic inclusion.
Client Spotlight
Entidad - Using Digital Transformation to Scale Impact
Aug 03, 2023
As immigrants and children of farm workers, the founders of Entidad wanted to make an impact in the communities they grew up in.
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.
Team Spotlight
How Our PRIDE Employee Resource Group Builds Safety and Community
Jun 15, 2023 by Jay Blury, VP Director of Marketing and Communications and PRIDE ERG member
We believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. ERGs provide safe and supportive spaces for our team members.
Partner Spotlight
Oregon Law Foundation’s Visionary Bank Leadership Program
Jun 13, 2023
Oregon Law Foundation uses the interest earned on IOLTAs to fund organizations that provide legal services to those who need them.
Client Spotlight
The Reynolds Law Firm, PC - Inclusive, Safe, and Supportive Legal Services
Apr 26, 2023
"We use our degrees, licenses, and days to help vulnerable people access justice,” says Lorena Reynolds, managing partner.
Client Spotlight
Hack the Hood - Training young people to use technology to create a better world
Mar 20, 2023
Today’s youth are the creators for the future. Hack the Hood wants to inspire them to use technology to create a better world.
Client Spotlight
Seeding Justice: Philanthropy that Supports Movements for Justice
Jan 05, 2023
Seeding Justice is working to transform philanthropy, pushing the philanthropy sector to redistribute wealth and make reparations.
Client Spotlight
Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaboration - Connecting Communities with Resources
Sep 30, 2022
Bringing together resources and connecting immigrant communities to the support services they are eligible to receive.
Areas our clients are making an impact
Economic, Business, and Job Development
Economic, Business, and Job Development
Education and Youth Development
Education and Youth Development
Arts, Culture, and Community