The First Financial Foundation seeks to enhance and develop the communities where it operates by partnering with local organizations. It aims to support community growth and prosperity through its contributions, focusing on improving living conditions, encouraging economic development, and fostering financial well-being among residents.
The grant program from First Financial Foundation focuses on making a significant and measurable impact within the community through three main priorities: Neighborhood Development, Workforce Development and Education, and Culture and the Arts.
Neighborhood Development: Supports initiatives geared towards community and neighborhood enhancement, such as creating affordable housing, revitalizing neighborhoods, preventing foreclosure, and promoting homeownership, especially for vulnerable populations.
Workforce Development and Education: Aims at improving financial literacy and providing educational and job skills training, particularly for youth, first-time homebuyers, and economically disadvantaged individuals. Projects that advocate for diversity and inclusion, offering resources for achieving financial goals are also supported.
Culture and the Arts: Invests in arts and cultural programs that contribute to the economic development and livability of communities. It supports quality programs that are accessible and engaging, promote cultural diversity, and help develop artists and cultural organizations.