Driving the work of economic equity in underserved communities
(Partner Content) How access to financial services is a crucial element of improving the financial health of families and communities
(Partner Content) How access to financial services is a crucial element of improving the financial health of families and communities
(Partner Content) How more access to more capital can support the growth of underserved businesses.
(Partner Content) Creating inclusive pathways to housing starts with breaking down systemic barriers
(Partner Content) JPMorgan Chase is committing $30 billion to address key drivers of the racial wealth divide, reduce systemic racism against Black and Latinx people and support employees
Communities under-served before the pandemic need relief more than ever. JPMorgan Chase is part of the solution. (Partner content)
Keona Tate saw promise, where many could not. In the south side Chicago neighborhood of Woodlawn, she was happy to find a vacant, two-family brick home within walking distance of both her job and her son's high school. Tate recently purchased the property with the help of a local homebuyer assistance program and plans to live in the building's first-floor unit while renting out the other one.
Cities are increasingly punching above their weight as engines of global economic growth. But, as any boxer knows, to be a contender you need a good one-two punch.
It’s a sad truth: It often takes a disaster before people will do what’s needed to solve a problem. For Detroit, it was a slow-motion tragedy that engulfed the city for decades. Today, however, the city is in the midst of a remarkable turnaround.
The ongoing revitalization of American downtowns has seen restaurants, businesses and residential developments result in bustling streets and thriving local economies. But often, surrounding neighborhoods haven’t experienced the same renaissance. Many families in nearby communities continue to grapple with limited housing, few services and grim commercial landscapes.
When was the last time you saw an all-female construction crew? Chances are you don’t have an answer: Women make up a mere 3 percent of workers in well-paid, middle-skill construction jobs, according to“Pathways to Equity: Narrowing the Wage Gap by Improving Women’s Access to Good Middle-Skill Jobs” a new Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) study commissioned by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
In an age where technology is advancing at the speed of light, the need for tech-savvy graduates is growing just as fast. Companies everywhere are striving to create innovative products and applications but this can't happen without top talent.
It may take a village to raise a child, but for some women at JPMorgan Chase, just one mentor was key to navigating new motherhood while going back to work. Starting late in 2014, the Women on the Move employee initiative partnered with WIN – our Women’s Interactive Network Business Resource Group – to pilot a Maternity Mentors program in New York.
When I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, I was eager to get started in commercial litigation and employment law. After working many hours for eight years, I surprised myself when, pregnant with my first child, I chose to take time off and adjust to being a new mom.
By 2050, there will be 2.5 billion more people living in cities than there are today. In this increasingly urban world, cities have become the center of society’s most pressing economic, social and environmental challenges. They also offer the greatest potential to drive growth and opportunity, large-scale innovation and sustainable solutions.
I’ve spent much of the last month in Detroit reflecting on the tremendous progress this city has made. As part of the Global Cities Initiative – our joint project with the Brookings Institution – civic, business and political leaders gathered in April for a working session on attracting more global investment in Detroit, and this week leaders from JPMorgan Chase & Co. gathered there for our annual meeting.
