Kerri Schroeder | President, Bank of America Seattle
Hear from Kerri Schroeder, President of Bank of America Seattle, about our role in keeping Seattle moving forward.
To make Seattle a city that works for everyone, we need to be prepared to listen and ready to implement change. I’m proud to be a part of what Bank of America is helping accomplish.
Kerri Schroeder | President, Bank of America Seattle
Seattle 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 Seattle
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 Seattle recently presented Food Lifeline and Nourish Pierce County with checks totaling $125,000Footnote*. We’re proud to be able to help our community as we work together to move forward.
Let’s build something together
Seattle is a socially conscious city, and that commitment is at the heart of everything we do. When the pandemic struck, we immediately mobilized support for those most impacted. Initiatives included working with affordable housing partners to address two pressing challenges—combating food insecurity among hard-hit local residents, and supporting small businesses. The result was a program that delivered food prepared by local restaurants to those in need. We also funded groups that provide childcare, giving flexibility to essential workers. For the future, we’re focused on improving access to great jobs. This includes helping students of color overcome the barriers they often face in completing their studies. Above all, we want to use our resources to give everyone a voice, helping ensure that all community leaders have a place at the table to share their insights.
Getting people back to work—and helping food banks in the process
Across the country, nonprofits are innovating ways to enable people who are unemployed find work again —while combating food insecurity. FareStart of Seattle, WA, is part of a national network of food industry and social enterprises called Catalyst Kitchens, which received a $200,000 Bank of America grant. In the Seattle area, the funds helped FareStart distribute more than 200,000 emergency meals and employ more than 150 individuals furloughed in the restaurant industry.
Juma Seattle strives to break the cycle of poverty
Providing youth with job opportunities, educational support and training programs through partnerships with major sporting venues and stadiums, Juma Ventures is working to create even more opportunities for program participants, expand recruitment programs and reach more youth. Juma Executive Director Mason Moore, and Juma alum Xavier Wade sat down with the bank’s Alicia Burke to discuss how a job opportunity can teach life lessons and kickstart careers.
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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.