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.

Spotlight on Community

Drive Change NYC: Cooking up positive change and success for NYC youth

Since 2014, Drive Change has been committed to helping formerly incarcerated young adults develop the professional and personal skills to secure gainful employment and long term success in the hospitality industry and beyond. Drive Change offers a transformative fellowship program that focuses on immersing, preparing, and supporting its participants from the beginning by providing industry knowledge and skills, to equipping them with resources such as mentors and therapists, to pairing them with a local restaurant to gain experience beyond the entry-level. The Mizuho USA Foundation is proud to partner with the growing organization and support its workforce development programs making a significant impact on the local community.

LISC: Investing in underinvested communities

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is a national network that takes a holistic approach to improving communities. To date, the organization has advanced approximately $29.7 billion in investments, tailored to the specific needs of hundreds of urban and rural communities. Learn more about the organization’s effective business model and how Mizuho supports its important work.

Where preparation meets opportunity: Comprehensive Youth Development, Inc.

When life circumstances create challenges for high school students, transfer schools and organizations like Comprehensive Youth Development (CYD) step in to offer alternatives, providing flexible classroom hours, manageable graduation time horizons, and additional support in the form of tutoring, mentoring, and social services. The Mizuho USA Foundation is proud to support CYD and its Preparation Meets Opportunity program, which provides workplace readiness training for students at a high-need public transfer school in Manhattan.

Funding progress through the Mizuho USA Foundation

Mizuho USA Foundation focuses its grants on supporting innovative and effective nonprofits in New York City that help young adults acquire technology and professional skills necessary to access competitive-wage jobs.

$16M

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

Employee Community Involvement

At Mizuho Americas, we champion uplifting the communities where we live and work, encouraging employees to support the nonprofits they care about through volunteering and by providing matching gifts. Employees can double their personal donations and impact with matching gifts year-round.

Taking the time

Our ongoing volunteer programs are dedicated to addressing local needs in the Americas, empowering employees to make a meaningful impact. These initiatives encompass skills-based and hands-on activities aimed at underserved youth, including mentoring and college and career readiness workshops; and addressing basic needs such as hunger relief through meal service and packing projects.

72,500

volunteers worldwide in 2,800
Mizuho Volunteer Day projects since 2006

Take a look at some highlights from the past year

Community Service

600 Mizuho Americas employees across 18 cities volunteered for the group’s global day of service, Mizuho Volunteer Day, in 2025

Work Readiness

Mizuho volunteers support nonprofit workforce development partners by conducting mock interviews, reviewing resumes, and providing career readiness advice.

Community Events

Mizuho sponsors local initiatives in support of community organizations throughout the year, including the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge, Japan Day, and more.

Hunger Relief

Employees volunteer to serve meals year-round at local community centers and supportive housing facilities.

Earth Month

In recognition of Earth Month, Mizuho employees volunteer for environmental projects in our communities including park improvement and urban farming.

Financial Education

As part of Mizuho's global commitment to financial education, Mizuho volunteers lead financial literacy workshops to help youth strengthen their personal finance skills.

Donation Drives

Mizuho staff support local children and families by partnering with community organizations to donate and distribute school supplies and year-end holiday gifts.