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

Mizuho USA Foundation focuses its grants on innovative programs by nonprofits helping entrepreneurs and small businesses to stabilize and grow, and un-/underemployed New Yorkers to obtain competitive wage employment through training and placement. 

 

$12M

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.

More about recent community development finance transactions

Mizuho Supplier Diversity Program

We are proud that our efforts to make Mizuho a diverse and inclusive employer are being recognized as areas of excellence. This extends to our supplier relationships where we invite partnerships that promote value, diversity, economic and social growth, and the success of small businesses in our local communities.

 

Learn More

 

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.

56,700

volunteers worldwide in 2,011
Mizuho Volunteer Day projects since 2006

2020

NYC Mayoral Service Recognition Program honoree for demonstrating a remarkable commitment to employee volunteer engagement

 

Take a look at some highlights from the past year

Community Service

During 2021, employees gave back to their local communities through a wide range of in-person and virtual activities as part of global Mizuho Volunteer Day – making charcoal soap for California wildfire fighters, assembling water filters for families in Haiti, packing food for hunger relief, and holding donation drives for people in need.  

Workforce Development

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

Charity Events

Mizuho participated in the 2021 JP Morgan Corporate Challenge Virtual which supports local charities.

Hunger Relief

In 2021, Mizuho staff raised funds for Feeding America and donated food to local and regional hunger relief programs in response to food insecurity across the U.S.  

Community Service

Mizuho received the 2020 ABA Community Commitment Award for Protecting Older Americans and was honored in 2021 by Encore Community Services for an initiative to support Encore’s outreach to homebound seniors. 

Financial Education

Volunteers teach financial workshops year round in our communities, and pivoted during the pandemic to online training.

Donation Drives

Mizuho staff around the region responded to support community members in need during the pandemic.

Spotlight on Community

Back to top