Benito Almanza | President, Bank of America Phoenix
Hear from Benito Almanza, President of Bank of America Phoenix, about our role in keeping Phoenix moving forward.
I'm fortunate to be surrounded by a great team, and I'm proud to work for a company that's committed to providing resources and looking for innovative ways to really make a difference in our communities.
Benito Almanza | President, Bank of America Phoenix
Phoenix 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.
The right tools to help you take—and keep—control of your finances
The majority of Americans don’t have a written financial plan. But starting one now is easier than ever. With Bank of America, you get impressive digital tools to help you save, local experts any time you need, and the power to make your money go further.
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Another boost in the fight against hunger in Phoenix
We're committed to supporting our employees' health and safety and to addressing our local communities' most critical needs. That's why we've donated to local hunger-relief organizations on behalf of each employee who received a COVID-19 vaccine or booster and/or a flu shot.* In addition, employees are doubling the impact of their personal donations to fight hunger with our matching gifts program.
Through this effort, our team in Phoenix recently presented St. Mary's Food Bank and United Food Bank with checks totaling $200,000. We're proud to be able to help our community as we work together to move forward.
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Our commitment to veterans and service members
We’re proud to support the unique needs of our heroes as they transition to civilian life and careers by offering online resources on financial education, expanded financial center access near military installations, and intentional hiring practices.
Learn more about our support
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Investing in Hispanic-Latino teammates, clients and communities we serve
Learn more about how we are advancing opportunities for Hispanic-Latinos as part of our commitment to responsible growth.
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Let’s build something together
Now more than ever, we’re focused on helping address the barriers to sustainable employment here in Phoenix. That includes programs supporting our minority communities through a collaborative approach with nonprofits and local colleges. Initiatives are being funded to help expand the talent pipeline through internships, certificate programs and degree pathways. We are also committed to supporting nonprofits that focus solely on helping the homeless, disadvantaged and those facing other barriers to employment find jobs. Our support for small businesses has been steady and unwavering, especially through the health crisis, when we worked tirelessly to administer Paycheck Protection Program funds. We continue to support our amazing local nonprofits addressing hunger and homelessness to ensure our neighbors have what they need in times of need.
Charting a path for success for students in Phoenix
We've partnered with Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCF) to help remove barriers to employment and boost opportunities for students in Phoenix. MCCF recognizes the importance of ensuring that all students from all backgrounds have access to career paths in fields such as information technology, cybersecurity, business, healthcare and advanced manufacturing. To achieve this, they created a program to increase students’ success in degree and certification completion by providing a structured educational model for the Maricopa County Community College District.
Believing in the mission and supporting frontline workers
Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) applied a $500,000 grant from Bank of America to the Arizona COVID-19 Community Response Fund, which supports nonprofits working to offset the impact of the coronavirus on local communities. In a recent interview, Steve Seleznow, president and CEO of the ACF, discusses the foundation’s support for hundreds of nonprofits throughout Arizona.
The power of the arts
At Bank of America, we believe in the power of the arts to help economies thrive, educate and enrich societies, and create greater cultural understanding. That’s why we’re helping the arts flourish in communities across the globe.
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*Donations in each market reflect $50 per employee who recorded their booster, $50 per employee who received their flu shot, and an additional company contribution. Vaccination boosters and vaccination reporting are voluntary.