OneWest Bank Launches Program to Give Back to Local School Children

OneWest Bank, CIT’s Southern California retail bank division, today launched its second annual Bank on Building a Brighter Community program to give back to local school children. 

In partnership with the Pasadena, Metro LA, Santa Monica, and Moorpark & Simi Valley Boys & Girls Clubs, OneWest Bank will donate three hours of virtual learning assistance for every qualified checking account opened between now and Oct. 15.

“We are pleased to continue our partnership with the Boys & Girls Club and invest in our local students during this unique time,” said Heather Ellison, head of Retail Banking for CIT in a prepared statement. “This program aims to increase academic success and empower local kids to thrive despite the challenges they may be facing.”

OneWest’s partnership with the Boys & Girls Club provides online tutoring and virtual extracurricular activity support. In addition, bank employees will host an interactive panel discussion at each location offering kids the opportunity to hear firsthand career, education and personal finance advice from professionals.

“We’re committed to helping students navigate learning in this new environment,” said Kim Washington, vice president of resource development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles. “OneWest’s support is critical to improving academic success for Southern California students.”

As part of the program, OneWest Bank customers are also eligible to receive up to a $300 checking reward when they open a qualifying checking account and meet the requirements.

Bank on Building a Brighter Community is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to build strong Southern California communities. OneWest has been an active supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs since 2010 through grants, leadership involvement and onsite volunteer support.