GLOBAL IMPACT

Strengthening Economies

$6.4 billion in new credit extended to U.S. small businesses in 2011.

Promoting Economic Growth

Our goal is to help strengthen the economic and social well-being of communities. We strive to do this through preserving affordable housing in neighborhoods, lending to minority- and women-owned businesses and providing charitable funding to nonprofit organizations that address the critical needs of individuals, families and community members most in need.

Strengthening Economies in Action

Bank of America Announces More Than $22 Million in Grants to Housing Nonprofits

Jul 30, 2012

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced that it is awarding $22 million in grants to nonprofits that build and rehab affordable housing, offer foreclosure prevention services and homeowner counseling, and provide other services intended to revitalize neighborhoods and help working families find and keep suitable homes…  learn More about Bank of America Announces More Than $22 Million in Grants to Housing Nonprofits

A Mother-Daughter Team’s Salon Dream

Jul 19, 2012

When she was a little girl, Maria Poulos would watch her mother, Sofia, style women’s hair. Using her “finger scissors”, Maria would pretend to cut her friends’ hair as Sofia worked with customers…  learn More about A Mother-Daughter Team’s Salon Dream

Sponsoring Wounded Warrior Project®

Aug 27, 2012

The mission of Wounded Warrior Project® is to honor and empower wounded service members and veterans.  Our support of WWP provides economic empowerment programs free of charge to help wounded service members manage their work and financial lives. These include job training, financial education and coaching to help them successfully re-enter the workforce..…  learn More about Sponsoring Wounded Warrior Project®

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Supporting Communities

Supporting Communities 

Bank of America is committed to supporting neighborhoods through global lending, investing and giving programs.

Supporting Businesses

Supporting Businesses 

To help fuel the economy, we work hard to help businesses create or retain jobs through traditional and low-cost lending programs.