Building Communities
Putting the power of U.S. Bank to work for our communities
U.S. Bank is active in the communities we serve, helping to assure access to financial resources, information and expertise that will foster economic development, create affordable housing, support the arts, and further educational and social programs.
We partner with many organizations, as well as provide U.S. Bank financial, volunteer and leadership support to a wide variety of community initiatives.
In 2007, nearly $20 million were contributed in grants to thousands of charitable organizations through the U.S. Bancorp Foundation in support of economic opportunity, education and artistic and cultural enrichment.
In 2007, thousands of U.S. Bancorp employees devoted tens of thousands of hours of volunteer time to support communities and causes.
Community Build Day — U.S. Bank employees’ efforts recognized
More than 5,000 U.S. Bank employees participated in 194 Community Build Day events, in 119 cities in 30 states in 2007 helping more than 5,000 families. The Financial Services Roundtable, a trade association of 100 of the largest integrated financial services companies in the nation, sponsors this nationwide event annually. The Roundtable awarded U.S. Bank its Community Build Day Leadership Award in honor of all our employees nationwide at an all-employee celebration in January. (See photo)
U.S. Bank Development Network fosters leadership and service
Development Network chapters assist employees in taking an active role in their careers and personal development and community service. Currently 54 Development Network chapters are active across the U.S.
Five Star Volunteer Day program and Five Star Volunteer Awards
U.S. Bank has inaugurated Five Star Volunteer Day which allows employees up to a full day off — with pay — to volunteer with a non-profit organization or event. New in 2008, this program further encourages U.S. Bank employees to help build their communities. Each year U.S. Bank presents the Five Star Volunteer Award to our most outstanding employee volunteers. In 2007 we recognized 135 employees in 26 states and the District of Columbia, chosen from more than 300 nominations. In honor of their dedication to their communities, U.S. Bank contributed over $100,000 to the nonprofit organizations where they volunteer.