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Immersive experience designed to provide participants with realistic financial scenarios, choices CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / April 30, 2024 / Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:TFC) is proud to announce the launch of Truist Life, Money, and Choices TM - its new, financial education program for community organizations tailored specifically for high school and college students. This initiative is aimed at empowering younger generations with financial lessons and essential skills to navigate...

Hosted by Greg Olsen, the pitch-style grant program provided funding, yearlong support program for seven nonprofit finalists CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / April 26, 2024 / Truist Foundation awarded Centro Community Partners with the top recognition at the second Inspire Awards, a pitch-style grant program celebrating nonprofits from across the country that showcased innovative technology solutions to support entrepreneurs from undercapitalized communities. Each finalist shared their vision in a...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 4, 2024 / This quarterly newsletter showcases how Truist Foundation supports Truist Financial Corporation's purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities through strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive. Click here to sign up to receive the...

Register to secure a virtual seat, cast a vote for your favorite nonprofit to receive funding for its technology-based solution Greg Olsen, an American football sportscaster and former NFL player, named host CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / February 26, 2024 / Truist Foundation today announced the opening of registration for its second Inspire Awards to be held on April 24 at the Knight Theater in Charlotte and online. The Inspire Awards is a pitch-style grant program celebrating nonprofits across...

Funding will impact over 10,000 individuals across 13 states CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / February 14, 2024 / Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:TFC) today announced the initial recipients of its Truist Community Catalyst Initiative, a three-year Community Reinvestment Act program supporting local efforts with statewide impact. This initiative will support 17 efforts across 13 states, impacting 54 communities, allowing local nonprofit organizations to better respond to critical community needs...

Company recognized for third consecutive year by JUST Capital and CNBC as a company focused on business issues prioritized by the public NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 5, 2024 / Truist today announced that for the third consecutive year it was named among the JUST 100 by JUST Capital and CNBC as part of its 2024 Rankings of America's Most JUST Companies. This year, Truist ranked #14 overall out of 937 brands. "Truist is proud to be featured as a JUST 100 leader, demonstrating what it...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 21, 2023 / This quarterly newsletter showcases how Truist Foundation supports Truist Financial Corporation's purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities through strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive. Click here to sign up to receive the...

Grant will expand the nonprofit's Latinx in Business initiative to three new markets across the U.S. TAMPA, FL / ACCESSWIRE / November 9, 2023 / Truist / Today, Truist Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to UnidosUS , the nation's largest Latine civil rights organization, to support its workforce development goal of transforming the workforce ecosystem to ensure Latines have access to quality jobs with clear pathways to prosperity. UnidosUS will use the grant funding to help expand its Latinx...

LOUISVILLE, KY / ACCESSWIRE / October 27, 2023 / Truist / Today, Truist Foundation announced a $500,000 grant to Community Ventures Corporation Inc. (Community Ventures), a community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to delivering affordable lending solutions and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners who don't have access to traditional financing. Community Ventures will use the funds to support Equity Boost, its new loan program that aims to drive...

Pitch grant program offers funding, wraparound services to nonprofits utilizing innovative technology-based solutions to support small businesses CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / October 17, 2023 / Truist Foundation today announced the finalists for the Inspire Awards, a pitch grant program that elevates and celebrates nonprofits from across the country with innovative solutions that support entrepreneurs. This year's awards spotlight how nonprofits can leverage technology to empower entrepreneurs...

JUST is working to close the wealth gap by investing in ambitious Texas entrepreneurs with capital, peer coaching and community AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / September 28, 2023 / Truist Today, Truist Foundation announced a $450,000 grant to JUST Community Inc. (JUST), a community development financial institution (CDFI) and nonprofit focused on closing the wealth gap in Texas by investing in diverse, local entrepreneurs. JUST aims to use the grant funds to expand its support for budding business...

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / September 13, 2023 / The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) , the nation's leading advocate for corporate social impact professionals, announced that Lynette Bell, President of Truist Foundation, was awarded the organization's Trailblazer Award for her exceptional leadership in corporate social impact. Awarded during ACCP's 2023 annual Purpose Awards ceremony and presented in partnership with Rocket Social Impact, the award recognizes...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 1, 2023 / Truist There was a time when Will Matthews didn't want to talk about football. This was long after he first fell in love with the game-its physicality, the way it gave him an outlet for his emotions. It was after his years playing for the University of Texas Longhorns and helping them win the 2005 Rose Bowl. After three seasons in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. One day he left practice and returned to an empty locker. The Lions had let him go....

CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2023 / As Hurricane Idalia rapidly accelerates and makes its way towards land, Truist Foundation announced it will donate $500,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for communities across the Florida Gulf Coast and Southeastern Seaboard impacted by the storm. The funding will be dispersed between the American Red Cross , Center for Disaster Philanthropy and United Way . This grant is in addition to the $1 million Truist Foundation previously donated...

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2023 / Truist Foundation announced a $1.2 million grant to National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB), a national network of more than 200 nonprofit organizations and a community development financial institution (CDFI) dedicated to advancing economic mobility. With the grant funds, NALCAB will bolster the capacity of its network members by connecting them to public policy advocacy resources and technical assistance that will help...

BIRMINGHAM, AL / ACCESSWIRE / August 24, 2023 / Truist Truist Foundation announced a $1 million grant to STRIVE , a national nonprofit that provides free job training and wraparound career support services for people facing barriers to quality employment. Truist Foundation's support will help STRIVE establish a new site in Birmingham, Alabama, bringing increased access to economic empowerment and mobility to the residents of Magic City most disconnected from career building opportunities. STRIVE...

CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / August 21, 2023 / As catastrophic rain and storm damage affect the Southwestern United States, Truist Foundation today announced it will donate $50,000 to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to support relief and recovery efforts for communities impacted by Tropical Storm Hilary. "When disasters strike, Truist Foundation is committed to delivering localized care for teammates, clients and communities in affected areas," said Lynette Bell, president of Truist...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2023 / Truist Justin Ellis remembers creating art with his dad and brother, the three of them sitting on his grandmother's floor. His dad illustrated hyper-realistic cars while his brother drew comics. Justin just wanted to become as good as both of them. His father and brother eventually stopped drawing, but Justin kept going. He went to art school, not minding the inevitable reviews of his work. "I guess people are afraid of critique," he says, "but I...

CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / August 11, 2023 / Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE:TFC) and Truist Foundation announced $17 million in commitments to support affordable housing in Charlotte and career development and economic mobility programs across North Carolina. The Truist commitment consists of three initiatives: $15 million equity investment from Truist Community Capital in the Housing Impact Fund II to combat displacement, secure affordable housing and facilitate critical services for...

CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / August 9, 2023 / Truist: In collaboration with MIT Solve , Truist Foundation announced the deadline for its second Inspire Awards Challenge has been extended to Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. The Truist Foundation Inspire Awards Challenge, in collaboration with Solve- an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) dedicated to promoting innovative solutions to global problems, seeks nonprofit organizations with creative, tech-enabled solutions that address...