High-Impact Giving
multi-year investments in our strategic community partners
Community Engagement
Our mission is to empower those in underserved communities with educational opportunities, practical tools, and financial resources for future success.
We partner with several Boston-area organizations and a number of non-profits doing important work in other parts of the globe where we have affiliate offices. We are proud to serve as a corporate sponsor to these groups by making multi-year investments in their missions and providing our employees with opportunities to engage in their program initiatives with more hands-on involvement.
Impact Framework
We focus our community support initiatives along three dimensions:
Employee Engagement
numerous offsite volunteer opportunities for employees
DEI and Community Partnerships
pipeline and network development; advocacy and strategic consultation
About Our Strategic Partnerships
Our Boston-area partners serve families in our community with a focus on financial literacy, economic empowerment, and higher education access. Our work with these organizations extends across financial support, in-kind services and consultation, dedicated program involvement, and Board representation.
Women’s Money Matters seeks to reduce the disproportionate number of women and women-headed families who live on the economic margins. This organization provides group-based instruction in money management and one-on-one financial coaching, laying the groundwork for future economic successes. Women’s Money Matters partners with local social service agencies, with a mentorship model that allows clients to build life-changing financial and career skills.
La Vida Scholars is a comprehensive college prep and readiness program for high-achieving high school students in some of Greater Boston’s most underserved areas. La Vida Scholars sign on for a multi-year program to prepare them to enter competitive colleges and graduate with minimal debt. The program engages the entire family on navigating financial aid, applications, and college matching, as well as other practical tools for supporting the higher-education journey for a first-generation college student.
Acadian in the Community
Acadian offers a range of opportunities for employees to get involved and give back to the community – from volunteer service days and donation drives to awareness campaigns and sponsorships. Click to see some recent highlights.