External Relations and Strategic Partnerships

• educates external stakeholders about the mission of the OCC,
• establishes and maintains strategic partnerships to proactively address matters of fair access to financial services and economic inclusion,
• supports mission driven national banks and FSAs, and
• informs the agency's leadership about matters affecting mission driven institutions.

Project REACh

Project REACh promotes financial inclusion through greater access to credit and capital.

REACh stands for Roundtable for Economic Access and Change, and the project brings together leaders from the banking industry, national community organizations, business, and technology to reduce specific barriers that prevent full, equal, and fair participation in the nation's economy.

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Mission-Driven Institutions

ERSP engages in outreach activities to promote and preserve mission-driven institutions, national banks, and federal savings associations.

ERSP provides technical assistance and training opportunities for mission driven institutions, Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to learn about federal resources and workshops offered that enhance the capabilities of these institutions to meet the needs of consumers from economically disadvantaged communities and ensure a safe and sound banking system.

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Number of Minority and Woman-Owned Depository Institutions

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Minority and Woman-Owned Depository Institutions by Region

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West/Midwest

East/Northeast

South/Southeast

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