Third Quarter Update on Corporate Responsibility at JPMorgan Chase

Oct 20, 2014 5:30 PM ET

“Is JPMorgan Chase One of the Best Companies in America? Clearly, it is committed to the larger world beyond just those closest to it.”, -The Motley Fool, September 17, 2014

 

WELCOME TO THE THIRD QUARTER 2014 EDITION OF GLOBAL STRENGTH, LOCAL IMPACT
We are proud to announce that Dalila Wilson-Scott has been named the Head of Global Philanthropy for JPMorgan Chase & Co… READ MORE

STIMULATING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND EXPANDING SMALL BUSINESS

JPMorgan Chase Helps Launch the Innovation Fund at Macomb Community College

JPMorgan Chase, as part of our $100 million commitment to Detroit, awarded a $1 million grant to Macomb Community College to support local entrepreneurs so they can expand their businesses and hire local students… READ MORE

Global Cities Initiative Helps Launch Metro Chicago Exports, Increasing Global Reach of Local Business
GCI, a joint project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase, is helping Metro Chicago Exports boost local businesses access to foreign markets and expand their global footprint… READ MORE

Small Business Forward Launches Partnership with the Milwaukee Water Council 
After launching nationally in July 2014, the first regional partnership launched in Milwaukee, with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett joining JPMorgan Chase to praise the program… READ MORE

EXPANDING FINANCIAL CAPABILITY

JPMorgan Chase Announces $35 Million Commitment to Improve Financial Security
At the annual CFED conference, the firm announced a two-year, $35 million commitment to help people save money, build credit and improve economic opportunities in communities around the world… READ MORE

Financial Capability Launches Community Partner Map
In conjunction with the rollout, people can now search an interactive map to see where we are working with community partners to develop new and innovative solutions.

EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE

The Fellowship Initiative Launches in Chicago, Providing Resources and Guidance to Young Men of Color
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined JPMorgan Chase and community leaders to launch Chicago's inaugural class, praising the program's efforts to help young men prepare to excel in college and careers… READ MORE

JPMorgan Chase Invests $5 Million in Summer Youth Programs Across the Country
The JPMorgan Chase Foundation is working with youth programs in 14 cities across America, with the first year concluding this fall. The programs support disadvantaged teens and young adults… READ MORE

J.P. Morgan Work Related Learning Programme Enters Third Year of Empowering Students
J.P Morgan's UK Work Related Learning Programme, which partners with local schools, pairs students with business coaches to understand saving and managing money and provides insight into the future world of work.

 

INVESTING IN A SUSTAINABLE, HEALTHY WORLD

Global Health Investment Fund, with JPMorgan Chase As A Partner, Completes First Two Investments
GHIF completed its first two investments, developing low cost products to diagnose tuberculosis and treat cholera in developing nations… READ MORE

JPMorgan Chase Participates in the G8 Social Impact Investment Taskforce
The report, released in September, highlights some of the firm's social impact investing work. JPMorgan's Amy Bell and Yasemin Saltuk sat on various advisory boards for the report… READ MORE

JPMorgan Chase Designated as a Climate Disclosure Leader by the Carbon Disclosure Project
JPMorgan Chase received a top score on the 2014 CDP Climate Action and Profitability Report, which grades firms on how they disclose their greenhouse gas footprint and climate change risk profile… READ MORE