Commitment to the Community
In supporting our communities, we hope to encourage more dialogue around giving, to spark fresh ideas about how our financial resources and our hours can change people’s lives for the better, and to be more aware of what nonprofits really need.
We believe that donating time, money and knowledge to those who are best placed to make a difference to the lives of many is the right thing to do.
It truly is a privilege to serve our communities.
Proudly investing in our communities
Operation HOPE
Since 1994, we have supported Operation HOPE, the leading global provider of financial literacy and economic education programs for low- and moderate-income youth and families in underserved communities. Founded in 1992 by John Hope Bryant with the mission to eradicate poverty and establish “silver rights” – the right to financial literacy, access to capital, and equity of opportunity for the underserved – Operation HOPE has aided over 2.5 million individuals and directed more than $1.8 billion in private capital.As a HOPE Partner, First Republic supports Project 5117 – a multi-year, four-pronged approach to combating economic inequality and creating economically stabilized communities. Through this initiative, HOPE is helping young people learn how to take control of their financial futures and empowering adults through programs that raise credit scores, encourage entrepreneurialism and facilitate homeownership.
Key Programs
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Community ServiceThe Central Park Conservancy offers education, recreation and volunteer programs that serve children and adults alike. One of those key programs is the Keeping it Green program, in which participants work on projects that include leaf-raking and mulch-spreading in various locations throughout the park. First Republic is proud to sponsor the Keeping it Green program.
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EducationFounded in 1970, Community Youth Center serves over 5,000 low-income, at-risk and high-need youth and their families in San Francisco. Community Youth Center named First Republic Bank its 2015 Corporate Partner of the Year for its work in providing financial education to youth in underserved neighborhoods in San Francisco.
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Human ServicesThe National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease, serving hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk.
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ArtsFamily-Linc at Lincoln Center
This program offers weekend matinee performances from Lincoln Center’s constituent companies to families who might not otherwise have access to or be familiar with Lincoln Center. In partnership with social service agencies and the Borough Presidents in all five boroughs, Family-Linc aims to serve 1,000 people (approximately 250 families of four) in its first pilot year.
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Financial EducationFirst Republic Bank is committed to providing the communities we serve with access to financial fitness tools and resources. The program offers a series of short interactive learning experiences to help users get a clear understanding of critical financial topics including credit scores and reports, insurance and taxes, and identity protection.
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InternalEmployee Volunteer Program
This internal program, launched in 2015, offers First Republic employees 16 hours of paid time each year to volunteer with charitable organizations that make an impact on our local communities, including those dedicated to education and human services.
