KeyBank's Community Investment

In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank accounts or access to credit, and Key recognizes this important segment of the population as the “underserved.” Unfortunately, many underserved individuals turn to payday lenders or check cashing stores as a source of banking and receive no help establishing a credit history, breaking the cycle of debt, or establishing savings.

Since launching KeyBank Plus in 2004, Key has been a leader in responsible innovation for the underserved. KeyBank Plus is a unique combination of solutions which goes beyond “traditional” banking, creates economic stability and wealth-building, and offers reasonably priced products with features that ensure responsible use. For its approach to the underserved, Key has been recognized as an industry leader by the Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI), the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), the Federal Reserve, the U.S. House Finance Committee, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

 

Videos from this campaign

Cleveland Cavs Book Bus presented by KeyBank.
Donate a little brown bag of hope. Food 2 Families.
KeyBank and everfi.
Cavaliers Community Market. KeyBank Opens Doors.
2 Pack a Backpack.
KeyBank Neighbors Make The Difference
Brian Maddox, National Team Leader for KeyBank CDFI Lending and Investment speaks at the press conference announcing the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund.
KeyBank team shown with the Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo, NY.
Students at the TIP School.
KeyBank Neighbors Make The Difference.

Content from this campaign

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Garten Services Receives $225,000 Grant From KeyBank
KeyBank has announced a grant of $225,000 to Garten Services, a nonprofit that offers responsive, person-centered and effective solutions to support people with disabilities in their effort to contribute to the community through employment, career and retirement opportunities.

Education

Cleveland Cavaliers Launch Cavs Book Bus Presented by KeyBank in Partnership With the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank
The Cleveland Cavaliers  recently launched the Cavs Book Bus presented by KeyBank in partnership with the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank at a special event held at Artemus Ward Elementary School.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Supports the 2025 Food 2 Families Campaign with a $5,000 Donation to FeedMore WNY
KeyBank recently contributed $5,000 to FeedMore WNY in support of the annual "Food 2 Families" food drive with WGRZ-TV. This initiative plays a vital role to help combat food insecurity across Western New York through FeedMore WNY’s efforts to provide reliable access to meals.

Education

KeyBank Launches “Money, Me & Key®” Financial Literacy Program at Cleveland Metropolitan School District
KeyBank, in collaboration with Everfi®, proudly announced the public launch of its new schools-based financial education and empowerment program, Money, Me & Key®, with a special event at Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Marks 200 Years With Community Investment and Celebration in Dutchess County
As part of its nationwide bicentennial celebration, KeyBank joined the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) to celebrate 200 years of helping individuals, businesses and communities thrive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Celebrates Opening of New, Full-Service Branch in Akron, Grant To Support a Local Non-Profit
This week KeyBank held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new, full-service, state-of-the-art branch in Akron. The new Downtown Akron branch is located at 379 S. Main St. and several leaders from KeyBank and Akron attended the celebration.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Partners With Ohio State Football Star Jeremiah Smith To Inspire Communities and Launch ‘The KeyBank Financial Playbook’ Campaign
KeyBank proudly announced a dynamic new partnership with Jeremiah Smith, wide receiver for The Ohio State Buckeyes and one of college football’s top athletes. The collaboration marks a strategic move by Key to deepen engagement across communities in its home state of Ohio.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KeyBank and Cleveland Cavaliers Continue Commitment to Community Through Annual Food Distribution Event
On Friday, August 15, 2025, the Cleveland Cavaliers and KeyBank partnered to host the annual Cavaliers Community Market at The Salvation Army in West Park Corps, continuing their joint effort to tackle food insecurity in Northeast Ohio.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Awards 6 Pittsburgh-Area Organizations Through OSTC Program Totaling More Than $400,000
KeyBank announced it has awarded six Pittsburgh-area organizations with funding through Pennsylvania’s Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program (OSTC) totaling more than $400,000.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo With a $5,000 Donation for 2 Pack a Backpack School Supply Drive
KeyBank recently contributed $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo in support of the annual "2 Pack A Backpack" school supply drive with WGRZ-TV.
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