Janet Currie | President, Bank of America Greater Maryland
Hear from Janet Currie, President of Bank of America Greater Maryland, about our role in keeping Greater Maryland moving forward.
We proudly serve as a convener of diverse community voices in Greater Maryland, connecting local leaders to analyze and advance racial equity and economic opportunity throughout our neighborhoods.
Janet Currie | President, Bank of America Greater Maryland
Greater Maryland 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 Greater Maryland
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 Greater Maryland recently presented Maryland Food Bank with a check for $115,000Footnote*. We’re proud to be able to help our community as we work together to move forward.
Let’s build something together
Bank of America’s Greater Maryland presence encompasses the diverse port city of Baltimore and its surrounding communities. For years, we have supported local partners focused on workforce development and job creation within the area’s thriving biotechnology, construction, healthcare, sustainability and manufacturing sectors. We have also supported local HBCUs, such as Morgan State University, as part of our commitment to advancing racial equality and economic opportunity across our neighborhoods.
To empower our local small business community, we provide access to funding, mentorship and training for entrepreneurs in the area. We also champion organizations and knowledge-sharing programs focused on financing, developing and retaining affordable housing across Baltimore and the surrounding region. In addition, we diligently work with community partners to combat food insecurity among our neighbors in need.
Loans that build stronger neighborhoods in Baltimore
Since 1989, Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) has been supporting underserved Baltimore neighborhoods through access to capital. By financing small businesses and entrepreneurs in these neighborhoods, BCL is one of the organizations standing on the front lines of the city’s recovery.
Building homes for life
Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc., or CHAI (Hebrew for “life”), is a Baltimore nonprofit that focuses on housing and community development in neighborhoods connected to the Jewish community. Throughout 2020, when staying connected was critical, CHAI made 7,957 check-in calls to residents to assess their well-being and provide social connections for older adults. Bank of America provides funding for CHAI’s Community Housing Services program, which assists neighborhood residents of all ages with access to affordable housing in a safe environment, enhancing the quality of life for hundreds of seniors and families.
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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* 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.