Diversity and Inclusion Community OutreachOur commitment to diversity and inclusion is reinforced through ongoing efforts to reflect, anticipate, and adapt to the changing demographics of the communities where we live and work. We work with local, state and national organizations to provide financial education and community development technical assistance to diverse communities. These organizations include Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the National Urban League and its affiliates. The strength of these collaborations provides a positive impact with financial wellness, workforce development, community revitalization and small business development.
Supporting People with Disabilities
We advocate for the needs of people with disabilities through accessible banking solutions and investments that help our communities overcome financial barriers. Regions’ Disability Services and Outreach Manager maintains relationships with advocates for accessibility, staying abreast of their concerns, and working alongside internal Regions partners. We provide governance and leadership support to organizations such as Disability Rights and Resources (Alabama), Paraquad (Missouri) and Arts4All (Florida).
Regions has worked with physicians at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Autism Society of Alabama to develop and build upon the established Regions Autism Awareness Initiative, which was launched in 2016 and strives to make our facilities more accommodating to people with autism.
We continue to provide financial support and volunteers to organizations across the footprint that provide services such as job readiness and employment to individuals with a disability.
Supporting Veterans in the Community
Regions also seeks to serve members of the U.S. military, veterans and their families through targeted financial guidance and education. Regions’ Service Members and Veterans Affairs Manager understands their unique needs and seeks ways to help them stay in financial control. This includes providing financial support, job readiness training, and opportunities to cultivate entrepreneurial activities for community organizations such as:
H.E.R.O.E.S. Care in Missouri
Heroes First Foundation
in Georgia
Veterans Business Initiative of the Florida Disability and Inclusion Network
In addition, Regions, in collaboration with the Association of Military Banks of America, has an agreement with the U.S. Veterans Benefit Administration to provide banking and financial services to Veterans Affairs beneficiaries.