Community

We’re all global citizens, and that’s why we’re compelled to make an impact through more than just drawing up deals.

We’re committed to the Americas in every way—helping to ensure businesses grow, economies thrive and that communities are cared for. Here are some of the ways we give of our talent, time and funding.

Funding progress through the Mizuho USA Foundation

Our charitable arm—The Mizuho USA Foundation—funds community initiatives and nonprofits that strengthen and revitalize urban neighborhoods and their residents. Last year, we focused on affordable housing preservation, career exploration and pathways for underserved youth, and workforce development.

 

$10.6M

amount of grants given since inception

 

More about our grant programs and how to apply

Developing community

Under the federal and state Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), our US commercial bank, Mizuho Bank (USA), has received an “Outstanding” CRA rating for meeting the needs of our community, particularly in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods through community development loans, investments, grants and services.

 

 

Taking the time

Our ongoing volunteer programs respond to local needs in the Americas and help employees make a difference through skills-based and hands-on activities like reading with youth, job skills and financial literacy training, renovating community facilities, food distribution and donation drives.

55,000

volunteers worldwide in 1,980
Mizuho Volunteer Day projects since 2006

 

Take a look at some highlights from the past year

Community Service

Employees give back to the local communities on our annual Mizuho Volunteer Day — painting murals at schools, building homes with Habitat for Humanity, and preparing and distributing food for people in need.

Workforce Development

Volunteers support workforce development organizations by conducting mock interviews and job readiness programs

Fundraising

Mizuho team members have walked and raised $1.23 million over 27 years for the March of Dimes' "March for Babies"

Habitat

Volunteers help build homes for low income families with non-profit partner Habitat for Humanity.

Community Service

Every week for over 20 years, Mizuho volunteers in New York have helped serve lunch to senior citizens at Encore Community Services

Financial Education

Volunteers teach financial education workshops year round in our communities

Literacy

Mizuho tutors read with NYC elementary school students weekly through Innovations for Learning

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