Ora Parish | President, Bank of America Augusta-Aiken
Hear from Ora Parish, President of Bank of America Augusta-Aiken, about our role in keeping Augusta-Aiken moving forward.
We are committed to continuing our work with communities that need our support to help build a thriving and revitalized Augusta-Aiken.
Ora Parish | President, Bank of America Augusta-Aiken
Augusta-Aiken is your home. It’s ours, too.
We are committed to helping our communities thrive - dedicating our resources to address the issues that matter most in each community where we live and work.
Taking action to support our communities, clients and teammates
Now as always, our commitment to help strengthen the communities we serve is unwavering. We’re partnering with local leaders and organizations to advance racial equality and economic opportunity, support diverse and women entrepreneurs, build job skills and create opportunities to help people succeed in today’s and tomorrow’s economy. We’re investing in benefits and resources for our employees who serve our clients in their communities. And we’re doing our part to protect our planet.
Our presence in more than 90 local markets helps us make a difference across the country.
How we’re boosting the fight against hunger in Augusta-Aiken
We’re committed to supporting our employees’ health and safety and to addressing our local communities’ most critical needs. That’s why we donated $100 to local hunger-relief organizations for each Bank of America employee in the U.S. who let us know they’ve received a booster shot.
Through this effort, our team in Augusta-Aiken recently presented Golden Harvest Food Bank with a check for $25,000Footnote*. We’re proud to be able to help our community as we work together to move forward.
Let’s build something together
In Augusta-Aiken, we’re working with communities that most need our support. We’re collaborating with local organizations that are helping drive job skills training, accelerating mixed income housing programs, providing significant capital through the Payment Protection Program and engaging in partnerships to support small businesses, notably in communities of color. Through these efforts, Bank of America is helping to enhance the vitality and vibrancy of our neighborhoods.
A fast lane to success for Georgia small business owners
A great idea is where a great business starts, but to be successful owners need to also master everything from bookkeeping and insurance to marketing and managing cash flow. That’s why the Greater Augusta Black Chamber of Commerce is helping minority entrepreneurs emerge from the pandemic stronger, with four weeks of classes covering administration, skills building and strategy and planning, and another six weeks of coaching and mentorship from experts.
A technical college with a human mission
Building on their longstanding work to attract and retain a younger workforce to its local community, Augusta Tech is doubling down their efforts to train a technically skilled workforce that meets the city’s evolving manufacturing needs. The 2-year academic and technical college, a Neighborhood Champion® award recipient, is refurbishing its Programmable Logic Control Lab to better prepare students for in-demand careers.
Find a location
Whether you have everyday financial needs or more complex ones, our experienced specialists can help at locations around your city. Find a location and make an appointment to talk with us.
We remain committed to supporting you with your financial needs during the health crisis. Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients and teammates. We encourage visitors wear face coverings when visiting our centers.
In some locations, you may be required to wear a face covering to enter, in alignment with local ordinances.
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Enjoy local culture for free
See some of the best museums in your area with our Museums on Us® program. You’ll receive free general admission during the first full weekend of every month with your active Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card and photo ID.
* Donations in each market reflect $100 per employee who has recorded their booster and an additional company contribution. Vaccination boosters and vaccination reporting are voluntary.