Community Development Banks

ShoreBank
Chicago, Illinois
(800) 669-7725

ShoreBank has been dedicated to the South Shore community in Chicago for many years. They use your "development deposits" to reclaim neglected buildings, reinvigorate small businesses, and allow people to renovate their homes. ShoreBank also has offices in Detroit, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Cleveland, and Washington state.


ShoreBank Pacific
Ilwaco, WA
(888) 326-2265

ShoreBank Pacific is a subsidiary of South Shore Bank of Chicago. They promote natural resource stewardship and community development through their selective lending practices to small and medium size businesses that want to increase profitability in environmentally responsible ways. Checking accounts are not available at this time, but consider opening up a Certificate of Deposit (CD).


Elk Horn Bank and Trust
Arkadelphia, AR
(800) 789-3428

Elk Horn Bank and Trust is a community development bank committed to the economic revitalization of distressed rural communities in southern Arkansas. They use your money to create jobs and support local businesses.


Chittenden Bank
Burlington, Vermont
(802) 658-4000

Chittenden Bank's Socially Responsible Banking Fund allows you to open a checking and/or savings account while knowing that they are using your money to fund loans for affordable housing, conservation and agricultural projects, education, and small business development.


Blackfeet National Bank
Browning, MT
(406) 338-7000

When you deposit your money in Blackfeet National Bank you will be furthering the development of the Blackfeet reservation economy. Take part in the strengthening of this Native American tribe and stand up in opposition to our country's horrendous history of genocide against indigenous people.


Wainwright Bank
Boston, MA
(800) 444-2265

Wainwright Bank uses over $70 million to support a variety of projects including breast cancer research, housing for people living with AIDS, food banks, and protecting wilderness areas.


Community Capital Bank
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 802-1212

Community Capital Bank supports community development projects in New York City. Imagine the development that could happen if even one out of every 100 New Yorkers banked here!


Community Bank of the Bay
Oakland, CA
(510) 271-8400

Community Bank of the Bay provides much needed loans for developing affordable housing, loans to small businesses, and loans to nonprofit organizations. They use your money to create positive social change in the Bay Area and beyond.


Louisville Community Development Bank
Louisville, KY
(502) 778-7000

LCDB's mission is to revitalize 12 inner city neighborhoods of Louisville, Kentucky. They have accomplished this goal of economic growth through over $12.8 million of targeted loans. These loans have restored properties and created jobs in the community.

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