HomeStreet Community Partnerships

To be effective in our communities, we take a comprehensive approach to our focus on meeting housing and basic needs through our strategic Community Partnerships. That means providing financial and in-kind contributions, ongoing employee involvement, and additional support where HomeStreet employees can add value. It also means financing for housing projects, a variety of home loan products for qualified clients of all income levels, first-time homebuyer classes, and the servicing of loans. As a financial institution, we want to be there when and how you need us.

Community Roots Housing

Founded in 1976 to serve one neighborhood in Seattle, Community Roots Housing quickly grew to respond to other neighborhoods impacted by the rising cost of living. Today, it provides affordable housing and supportive services to over 2,000 residents. HomeStreet Bank is honored to support this organization and its multi-layered services in our communities. Our employees serve on the board of directors and we provide our financial support to this mission-critical work. It is an honor to partner with Community Roots Housing and its committed staff and volunteers.

PVJOBS

Our entrance into the California market provided a wonderful opportunity to partner with PVJOBS in Southern California. As a non-profit corporation formed in the late 90s to fulfill a Los Angeles City Council mandate, this organization has become a national leader for job programs serving at-risk individuals. They provide participants with the technical and soft skills needed, primarily focusing on middle-class employment opportunities with health insurance benefits, pension plans, and regular pay increases. Our employees in the Los Angeles area volunteer on their board of directors and at their annual turkey giveaways. HomeStreet is committed to serving those assisted by PVJOBS.

Family Programs Hawaii

HomeStreet Bank’s commitment to Hawaii and its native population has been the cornerstone of our presence on the islands. In working alongside Family Programs Hawaii, we are able to support the work of helping those most vulnerable, native Hawaiian children in the foster care system. Family Program Hawaii provides services to prevent children from entering foster care; supports children and families already involved in the foster care system, and assists youth transitioning out of foster care. With board service, direct volunteering, and financial contributions, we are actively engaged in making a difference.

Community Partners for Affordable Housing

This organization provides safe and healthy affordable housing along with support and skill-building activities for individuals and families with the greatest need who live or work in the northern parts of Oregon. As a partner in this market, our employees serve in leadership positions, as volunteers, and support key sponsorship opportunities to ensure the work being done by this organization reaches the populations they work so diligently to help.