Economic Empowerment

Pictured L-R: Kala Gibson, Fifth Third Bank’s head of business banking and chief enterprise corporate social responsibility officer; Keith Burgess, senior vice president and group head of Community Development Lending and Investments, Fifth Third Bank; Kenneth Kelly, chairman and CEO of First Independence Bank, (Photo Credit: Bre’Ann White); Dimitrius M. Hutcherson, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and chief technology officer at First Independence Bank (Photo Credit: Bre’Ann White)

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Fifth Third Boosts Investment in Detroit Minority Depository Institution

Jun 15, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Fifth Third Community Development Corp. is investing an additional $2.5 million in First Independence Bank. The move makes Fifth Third the largest investor in the minority depository institution and community development financial institution.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Boosts Investment in Detroit Minority Depository Institution

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

M&T Bank Corporation Releases Inaugural ESG Report

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Inclusion & Opportunity

Franklin Templeton Part of Corporate Call to Action That Announced New Commitments to Improve Economic and Racial Equity in Financial Services Industry and the Economy

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Simple Financial Reminders for Complex Times

Thu, 04/16/2020 - 09:00

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, personal finances and purchasing habits have changed abruptly and dramatically for nearly everyone.

Corporate Responsibility

How Market Disruption is Affecting Global Corporate Renewables

Fri, 04/10/2020 - 17:20

The unprecedented impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is being felt across industries, including renewable energy. These market dynamics will especially affect corporations that are evaluating, or have contracted for, power purchase agreements (PPAs).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Human Resilience, Microfinance, and the Evolution of Potatoes

Mon, 04/13/2020 - 16:55

J.P. Kloninger is the Program Manager for Whole Planet Foundation’s North America microfinance portfolio and Team Member Giving.

Corporate Responsibility

American Express’ Commitment to Backing Colleagues, Customers and Communities Affected by COVID-19

Fri, 04/10/2020 - 10:40

For more than 170 years, American Express has been committed to backing our colleagues, our customers, our partners and the communities we serve around the world.

Philanthropy

Stacy’s Pita Chips is Funding Microbusinesses through Whole Planet Foundation

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 15:40

Stacy’s Pita Chips is a repeat annual donor to Whole Planet Foundation in order to make a difference for the world’s poorest people who are ready to lift up themselves and their families through microcredit and the chance to start or expand a business.

Philanthropy

Seventh Generation Is Funding Microbusinesses Through Whole Planet Foundation

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 15:10

Seventh Generation donates to Whole Planet Foundation to fund microloans for the world’s poorest people - mostly women - living in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products.

AI & Technology

A Dignified Approach to Digital Credit

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 14:20

Whether you’re in Boise, Idaho or Mombasa, Kenya, digital and mobile technologies have made it easier for the traditionally excluded to access financial services, including credit services.

Philanthropy

Supplier Alliance for Microcredit $50,000 Annual Donors are Alleviating Poverty with Whole Planet Foundation

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 20:15

This year, we honor generous $50K Fund partners who are collectively committing $650,000 in 2020 to alleviate global poverty through microcredit.

AI & Technology

Mobile Technology Connects Smallholder Farmers With Global Producers, Enabling Fair Pay and Accountability

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 15:00

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

These $100,000 Fund Supplier Donors are Alleviating Global Poverty with Whole Planet Foundation

Mon, 03/30/2020 - 15:00

It takes the combined efforts of our generous stakeholders to create opportunities around the globe. Suppliers who sell products in select Whole Foods Market stores donate to alleviate global poverty through Whole Planet Foundation.

Fifth Third Boosts Investment in Detroit Minority Depository Institution

Fifth Third Boosts Investment in Detroit Minority Depository Institution

M&T Bank Corporation Releases Inaugural ESG Report

Franklin Templeton Part of Corporate Call to Action That Announced New Commitments to Improve Economic and Racial Equity in Financial Services Industry and the Economy

Simple Financial Reminders for Complex Times

How Market Disruption is Affecting Global Corporate Renewables

Human Resilience, Microfinance, and the Evolution of Potatoes

American Express’ Commitment to Backing Colleagues, Customers and Communities Affected by COVID-19

Stacy’s Pita Chips is Funding Microbusinesses through Whole Planet Foundation

Seventh Generation Is Funding Microbusinesses Through Whole Planet Foundation

A Dignified Approach to Digital Credit

Supplier Alliance for Microcredit $50,000 Annual Donors are Alleviating Poverty with Whole Planet Foundation

Mobile Technology Connects Smallholder Farmers With Global Producers, Enabling Fair Pay and Accountability

These $100,000 Fund Supplier Donors are Alleviating Global Poverty with Whole Planet Foundation

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