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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
KeyBank Named Honoree of The Civic 50 for the Twelfth Year
CLEVELAND, June 11, 2025 /3BL/ – For the twelfth time, KeyBank (NYSE:KEY) has been recognized by Points of Light as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America in 2025. The recognition is based on The Civic 50 survey that is administered by True Impact and consists of quantitative and qualitative questions. The honorees are selected based on four dimensions of their community engagement and social impact programs: investment of resources, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems and impact measurement. Key is one of only a small number of companies that have consistently achieved such high marks throughout the program's 13-year history.' Additionally, Key has also been recognized as this year's Financials Sector Leader. This is the eighth year KeyBank has received this recognition. 'We are grateful to receive the Points of Light recognition which honors our long-held purpose of helping our clients, our colleagues, and our communities thrive,' said Eric Fiala, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer for KeyBank and CEO of the KeyBank Foundation. 'KeyBank has invested more than $50 billion in our communities since 2017 through affordable housing, small business and home lending, and transformative philanthropy. As we celebrate our bicentennial, we are excited to continue making investments that support the growth, revitalization, and sustainability of all of the communities we so proudly serve.' The Civic 50 is an initiative of Points of Light that recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States. The Civic 50 survey is based on Points of Light's Corporate Civic Engagement Framework that creates a roadmap for companies committed to using their time, talent, and resources to drive social impact in their business and communities. ABOUT KEYCORPIn 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit KeyBank Heritage Center. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $189 billion at March 31, 2025. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit KeyBank Member FDIC. ABOUT KEYBANK FOUNDATION KeyBank Foundation is a nonprofit charitable foundation that supports organizations and initiatives aimed at improving financial wellness, education, and community development. Through strategic philanthropy, KeyBank Foundation works to create thriving communities and drive meaningful, lasting change. ### Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from KeyBank
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Washington Farmland Trust Awarded $400,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation To Help Farmers Grow and Thrive
Transformational grant will accelerate program designed to help farmers build viable businesses. SEATTLE, WA / / May 13, 2025 / Washington Farmland Trust, a nonprofit that protects threatened farmland and supports farmers across the state, has received a $400,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation. Funds from the grant will support the organization's Farm to Farmer program, which helps farmers find land, access resources, and thrive as business owners and stewards of the land. This is the largest private grant this program has received to date. The program has a special focus on assisting farmer collectives in gaining long-term tenure of farmland, a model that leverages collective expertise and resources to allow farmers to build viable businesses and secure land affordably. The collective model is greater than the sum of its parts, empowering farmers to work together to overcome challenges and achieve shared goals. The Farm to Farmer program offers dedicated support for farmer collectives through all stages of formation and organizational development, working through the funding and land acquisition process and bringing together networks of like-minded individuals. "At KeyBank, our mission is to help the communities we serve thrive," said Brian Marlow, KeyBank's Washington State Market President. "The Farm to Farmer program is a vital step toward creating a food system that benefits everyone, where local farmers can come together to build sustainable businesses as they provide fresh, healthy food to their neighbors." "Through my role supporting farmer collectives at Washington Farmland Trust and as a farmer myself, I know first-hand how difficult it is to farm. Collective farming models offer a solution to the isolation, land access challenges, and affordability concerns that so many farmers face. I am deeply grateful to this multi-year grant from the KeyBank Foundation so that we can keep supporting this important work." Alex Machado, Farmer Collectives Manager, Washington Farmland Trust. About Washington Farmland Trust Washington Farmland Trust (WFT) is an accredited land trust working to protect and steward threatened farmland across the state. WFT aims to keep land in production by making it accessible to a new generation of farmers. Since its founding 25 years ago, Washington Farmland Trust has conserved 34 farms, stewarded 3,747 acres, and provided direct support to 610 farmers. Learn more at About KeyCorpIn 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit KeyBank Heritage Center. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $189 billion at March 31, 2025. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit KeyBank Member FDIC. ### View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from KeyBank on Contact Info:Spokesperson: KeyBankWebsite: Email: info@ SOURCE: KeyBank View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Washington Farmland Trust Awarded $400,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation To Help Farmers Grow and Thrive
SEATTLE, May 13, 2025 /3BL/ - Washington Farmland Trust, a nonprofit that protects threatened farmland and supports farmers across the state, has received a $400,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation. Funds from the grant will support the organization's Farm to Farmer program, which helps farmers find land, access resources, and thrive as business owners and stewards of the land. This is the largest private grant this program has received to date. The program has a special focus on assisting farmer collectives in gaining long-term tenure of farmland, a model that leverages collective expertise and resources to allow farmers to build viable businesses and secure land affordably. The collective model is greater than the sum of its parts, empowering farmers to work together to overcome challenges and achieve shared goals. The Farm to Farmer program offers dedicated support for farmer collectives through all stages of formation and organizational development, working through the funding and land acquisition process and bringing together networks of like-minded individuals. 'At KeyBank, our mission is to help the communities we serve thrive,' said Brian Marlow, KeyBank's Washington State Market President. 'The Farm to Farmer program is a vital step toward creating a food system that benefits everyone, where local farmers can come together to build sustainable businesses as they provide fresh, healthy food to their neighbors.' 'Through my role supporting farmer collectives at Washington Farmland Trust and as a farmer myself, I know first-hand how difficult it is to farm. Collective farming models offer a solution to the isolation, land access challenges, and affordability concerns that so many farmers face. I am deeply grateful to this multi-year grant from the KeyBank Foundation so that we can keep supporting this important work.' Alex Machado, Farmer Collectives Manager, Washington Farmland Trust. About Washington Farmland Trust Washington Farmland Trust (WFT) is an accredited land trust working to protect and steward threatened farmland across the state. WFT aims to keep land in production by making it accessible to a new generation of farmers. Since its founding 25 years ago, Washington Farmland Trust has conserved 34 farms, stewarded 3,747 acres, and provided direct support to 610 farmers. Learn more at About KeyCorpIn 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit KeyBank Heritage Center. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $189 billion at March 31, 2025. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit KeyBank Member FDIC. ### Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from KeyBank
Associated Press
23-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
$1 Million Gift from KeyBank Foundation Supports Workforce Development at Albany Medical Center
ALBANY, N.Y., April 23, 2025 /3BL/— A $1 million gift from KeyBank Foundation will support recruitment, retention, and workforce development initiatives at Albany Medical Center. Funds will be used to develop the LEAP program—Leading Employees to Advancement and em(P)owerment. Central aspects of the program include: 'KeyBank is celebrating our bicentennial, and our relationship with Albany Medical Center dates back nearly as far,' said Fran O'Rourke, Capital Region President, KeyBank. 'To support this program, which builds workforce by creating opportunities for employees to have access to the resources needed to advance their careers, is a great way to honor our heritage, impact lives, and continue to make a difference in the community where we were founded.' 'KeyBank Foundation is committed to supporting organizations and programs that prepare individuals for thriving futures. Albany Medical Center's LEAP program does just this. It is a transformative workforce development program that changes lives and aligns perfectly with our philanthropic priorities of neighbors, education, and workforce,' said Eric Fiala, CEO, KeyBank Foundation. As the largest private employer in the region, the Albany Med Health System is a reflection of the communities it serves. Current employees represent all races and genders; have come to Albany from up to 80 different countries; and span five generations. Albany Medical Center's 10,000 employees hold more than 980 different clinical and nonclinical roles that are accessible to all educational and ability levels. 'KeyBank and Albany Med have grown together from the earliest days of both organizations,' said Albany Med Health System President and CEO Dennis P. McKenna, MD. 'When our college was formed in 1839, KeyBank was known as the Commercial Bank of Albany, and it was one of our first partners. Over so many years, KeyBank's investment has never wavered. This tremendous support recognizes the indispensable role of our colleagues in the health of our region. We are grateful for KeyBank joining us to open doors and develop clear pathways that allow everyone to make a difference.' Fran Spreer Albert, senior executive vice president, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer for the Albany Med Health System, said, 'Partnerships such as ours with KeyBank are critical to help people achieve their career aspirations, improve earning power, and create a robust, diverse workforce that meets the needs of our communities. Visionary leadership like that from KeyBank allows us to provide steadfast support for the team that provides the highest quality care.' Since 1981, Key has provided Albany Medical Center with more than $3.5 million in philanthropic support, helping to underwrite numerous endeavors that include renovation of the Emergency Department and construction of the Patient Pavilion. In 2002, KeyBank supported Albany Medical Center's creation of the Grow Our Own program, a work-study program that serves as a pathway for employees to pursue a career in nursing. Rebecca Whiting, BSN, RN, interim nurse manager and nurse educator in post-surgical and vascular services at Albany Medical Center, is a Grow Our Own graduate. 'Grow Our Own allowed me the ability to go to work while going to school and to have paid time off to study. It helped me find a way to succeed while balancing work, school, and life,' said Whiting. 'This support will have a lasting impact on many.' About Albany Medical Center: Albany Medical Center, northeastern New York's only academic medical center, is one of the largest private employers in the Capital Region. It incorporates the 766-bed Albany Medical Center, which offers the widest range of medical and surgical services in the region, and Albany Medical College, which trains the next generation of doctors, scientists, and other healthcare professionals. It also includes the region's largest physicians' practice with 500 doctors. Albany Medical Center works with dozens of community partners to improve the region's health and quality of life. Albany Medical Center is a member of the Albany Med Health System, which also includes Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses. The region's largest locally governed health system, it has 1,520 beds, more than 800 physicians, and 125 outpatient locations throughout the Capital Region. About KeyBankIn 2025, KeyCorp celebrates its bicentennial, marking 200 years of service to clients and communities from Maine to Alaska. To learn more, visit KeyBank Heritage Center. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $189 billion at March 31, 2025. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit KeyBank Member FDIC. # # # For media inquiries, contact:Sue Ford Rajchel518-262-3421 [email protected] Michael Conlin518-538-7269 [email protected] Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from KeyBank
