Community Development

Especially in these challenging economic times, Amalgamated Bank is committed to strengthening the communities in which we do business. Together with our union, not-for-profit and government partners, the Bank offers innovative and affordable solutions to address the specific banking and credit needs of the communities we serve.

We accomplish this by offering Bank products, programs and services that increase and preserve affordable housing, grow small businesses and help immigrants and working class people to save, reduce debt and participate fully in the American Dream.

The Community Development Group makes available grants, loans and Money Sense financial education programs to individuals, unions, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations and developers of affordable housing and other community facilities that benefit low and moderate-income individuals. Community Development's team of professionals provides services directly to the client and brings the resources and expertise from across Amalgamated Bank's business divisionsRetail Banking, Commercial Banking and Commercial Real Estate-to make available innovative and affordable financial solutions.