Community Involvement

Armed Forces Bank considers it an honor to serve active and retired military service members and their families who are dedicated to serving our country.

Our organization has a strong legacy of civic engagement and community leadership. We want that to endure - to promote the legacy as a core value of our culture.

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This is who we are

Serving those who serve us.

Armed Forces Bank's philanthropic outreach is focused on six key areas:

1. Financial Education
Programs and services that assist with financial management skills, including budgeting, saving, and more.

2. At Risk Groups

Promoting economic self-sufficiency for low- to moderate-income families or at-risk groups. Providing shelter and housing programs.

3. Youth Services

Youth programs for low- to moderate-income children including housing, education, sports, counseling, nutrition, and more.

4. Career Development and Transition for Military Families

Translating education, experience and skills from military service to a civilian environment.

5. Community Development

Programs and services that support the needs of low- to moderate-income neighborhoods.

6. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

Programs and services that champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Financial Education and Entrepreneurship

At-Risk Groups

Youth Services

Career Development & Assistance to Military Families

Community Development

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

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A Million Thanks

We're the official financial services partner of this nonprofit organization that supports and celebrates our active and veteran military men and women. This group sends letters, grants betterment of life wishes, and provides scholarships to children. Our locations serve as collection sites if you'd like to participate.

Training with Industry Program

This is a yearlong training program with Armed Forces Bank for one Officer and one Non-Commissioned Officer in the US Army Finance and Comptroller Corps. TWI students complete a 10-month self-study program with the American Bankers Association and complete a Capstone project approved by the Army and AFB leadership.

Community Reinvestment Act

Community Reinvestment Act; Body copy: It is our responsibility to serve the credit needs of the communities we service. We offer competitively priced deposit and lending products in accordance with safe and sound FDIC insured banking practices.

"We're proud of our ongoing commitment to the military communities we serve - working with leaders, officials, and employees to strengthen families, the economy, and create opportunities that make a difference."

Paul Holewinski, CEO

"With Armed Forces Bank, we have expanded our efforts with 'Send a Letter' drop boxes in their branches. A handwritten letter is a simple, but powerful gesture to express appreciation for our military's courage, sacrifice and dedication. The letters provide a morale boost, not just to one service member, but often to the entire unit."

Shauna Fleming, founder and CEO of A Million Thanks

"As a founding partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, we celebrate the contributions and sacrifices made by military spouses. They are the backbone of military families. As a spouse of a 20-year Army retiree, that hits home."

Jodi Vickery, EVP and Director of Military Consumer Lending

"We are honored to have received the Distinguished Bank of the Year award as well as the Military Saves Community Impact award. No matter where our clients are stationed or deployed around the world, we strive to provide the best banking solutions and financial advice."

Tom McLean, SVP, Regional Military Executive

We like to give back.

Our community is different than most.

Armed Forces Bank (AFB) is a full-service bank founded in 1907 catering to active-duty and retired military, Department of Defense personnel, veterans, and their families, as well as civilians, in all 50 states and around the world.

Approximately 75% of our team are affiliated with the military in some way. We express through our own service to you, our appreciation for the uniqueness that comes with the military way of life.

Our associates are active in the communities we're based - serving Morale, Welfare and Education events, Soldier for Life Transition Assistance, Day of Peace for first responders, Day of Giving for youth services, collaboration with Army Community Services and Family Readiness Groups to support financial readiness for service members.

Our Associates also volunteer their time to local food banks, the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, Fisher House, Boys & Girls Club, USO, American Legion, VFW, AUSA, and more.

1,400

Organizations Supported

$700,000

Dollars Donated

5,000

Community Hours Given

Data provided above represents Armed Forces Bank's support in its communities over the past 5 years.

If you're looking for philanthropic support, please reach out to us. Make a request today!

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