Foundation Forward: The Latest Truist Foundation News - Q3 2024

Rhea-AI Summary

Truist Foundation, supporting Truist Financial 's (TFC) purpose, focuses on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. The Q3 2024 newsletter highlights recent activities:

1. Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell led a session on 'The Urgency of Now' at the Social Innovation Summit in Chicago.

2. Announcements for the upcoming 2025 Inspire Awards.

3. Bell's participation in the 2024 Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose Summit, discussing transparency and community decision-making.

4. Emphasis on community banks' role in creating generational change.

These initiatives demonstrate Truist Foundation's commitment to driving impactful change in communities through strategic investments and partnerships.

Positive

• Truist Foundation's focus on economic mobility and small business strengthening aligns with TFC's purpose
• Active participation in high-profile social impact events enhances TFC's reputation in corporate responsibility
• Ongoing Inspire Awards program suggests continued commitment to supporting innovative social initiatives

Negative

• None.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2024 / This quarterly newsletter showcases how Truist Foundation supports Truist Financial Corporation's purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities through strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive. Click here to sign up to receive the newsletter via email.

The urgency of now

Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell had the honor of being a session leader at this year's Social Innovation Summit in Chicago. This annual gathering of the best and brightest minds in social impact-including our Inspire Award finalists Centro Community Partners and Immigrants Rising-provided an opportunity for networking and hearing from change-makers like Al Roker and Dr. Chelsea Clinton.

Lynette kicked off her general session about "The Urgency of Now" with an inspiring speech on how Truist Foundation is driving intentional and critical impact in our communities-right now.
Watch Lynette's speech
Watch the conference highlights

Coming soon: 2025 Inspire Awards

Don't miss announcements about the 2025 Inspire Awards! Join the Inspire Awards email list from MIT Solve to stay in the know.
Sign up here

Building partnerships at the CECP Summit

Lynette spoke about transparency, co-creating, and community decision making at the 2024 Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose Summit.
Watch now

Community-driven solutions

How are community banks with a strong regional footprint, like Truist, essential for creating generational change?
Find out

View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Truist on 3blmedia.com.

Contact Info:
Spokesperson: Truist
Website: https://www.3blmedia.com/profiles/truist
Email: info@3blmedia.com

SOURCE: Truist

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FAQ

What are the main focus areas of Truist Foundation as of Q3 2024?

Truist Foundation focuses on two main areas: building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses to ensure all communities have an equal opportunity to thrive.

What significant event did Truist Foundation participate in during Q3 2024?

Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell was a session leader at the Social Innovation Summit in Chicago, where she spoke about 'The Urgency of Now' and Truist Foundation's impact on communities.

When will the next Truist Foundation Inspire Awards take place?

The next Truist Foundation Inspire Awards are scheduled for 2025. Interested parties can sign up for the Inspire Awards email list from MIT Solve to stay informed about announcements.

How does Truist Foundation support TFC's overall purpose?

Truist Foundation supports Truist Financial 's (TFC) purpose by making strategic investments in nonprofit organizations that focus on building career pathways and strengthening small businesses, which helps build better lives and communities.