PRESS ROOM: U.S. Bank donates $5 million to local communities as part of Rebuild and Transform Fund | Dallas Weekly

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PRESS ROOM: U.S. Bank donates $5 million to local communities as part of Rebuild and Transform Fund | Dallas Weekly

“Today we are proud to share the details of our philanthropic giving to 10 additional markets across the country that historically experience low economic mobility. We are investing in organizations led by people of color and providing general operating funds because we trust community leaders to know how, when and where to use these funds for the greatest impact,” said Reba Dominski, Chief Social Responsibility Officer for U.S. Bank.

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