Marquette Neighborhood Commitment

Learn what we've been doing in the Neighborhoods we serve!
	Download our Neighborhood Impact Report as a .pdf now or view it at your local Marquette Bank Branch. You can also request a copy by calling 1-888-254-9500. See a list of organizations that benefitted our Marquette Neighborhood Commitment initiatives over the last year.

Our Marquette Neighborhood Commitment is an employee-driven initiative that performs monthly service projects in the areas of shelter/housing, hunger, education and health/wellness. We not only work in the communities we serve, we live there too.

Through these efforts, we hope to create an even closer relationship with our neighbors and continue to strengthen the neighborhoods we care about so much.

Our Marquette Neighborhood Commitment was recognized nationally with an ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award in Volunteerism and at the state level with an Excellence & Innovation BKD Award from the Community Bankers Association of Illinois.

Both recognitions were awarded for our Community Pandemic Response and would not have been possible without the support of our employees and customers – like you!

Neighborhood banking is about making a difference in our communities and in the lives of our customers.

SHELTER & HOUSING	EDUCATION	HEALTH & WELLNESS	HUNGER

Marquette Bank works hard to serve the banking, lending and community investment needs of our assessment area. Here are some of the many innovative ways we support our customers, neighbors and communities.

Marquette Bank Education Foundation

• Our Education Foundation offers support in the area of education and administers an Annual Scholarship Program that offers scholarships to graduating seniors from local high schools around our bank locations.

Marquette Bank Affordable Housing Foundation

• Our Affordable Housing Foundation supports community reinvestment in the area of affordable housing and offers qualified home buyers grants toward down payment and closing costs.

Neighborhood Lending Commitment

• Marquette Bank believes lending helps build and strengthen neighborhoods — from home loans to small business lending we are committed to making a difference and expanding access — read our full Neighborhood Lending Commitment here.

Financial Education and Free Financial Reviews

• Our Financial Education Team offers regular financial education opportunities including Personal Finance Classes and Home Buyer Education Classes. Our financial professionals offer free financial reviews in the area of home financing, financial planning, savings plans, money management, budgeting and more, call 1-888-254-9500 to arrange for a review.

Community Partnerships

• Our CRA Department works closely with community development corporations, social service organizations, housing agencies, local governments and community nonprofits. Let’s work together!

Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Excellence

• Marquette Bank has been awarded 11-Consecutive “Outstanding” CRA Ratings – the highest rating possible – from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
• This rare achievement places Marquette Bank among the Top 1% of all U.S. Banks for community reinvestment leadership, represents 22+ years of excellence and exhibits our bank’s commitment to serving our customers, neighbors and the communities we serve. 

THANK YOU to our Customers:

Because YOU choose to bank with Marquette Bank -- good things happen for you and our neighborhoods.

Listen to interviews from our WGN RADIO 720 AM Giving Tuesday Takeovers: 

2023

Bob Sirott interviews David Hommy Gonzalez from The Port Ministries

John Williams interviews Michelle Maxia, Director of Toy Box Connection

Lisa Dent interviews Kelly Krauchun, co-founder of Bank the Blue

Jon Hansen interviews CEO and founder, Kurt Degroot, of Project Fire Buddie

     John Landecker interviews Karina Slaughter, Chief Early Learning Officer at Chicago Commons.

2022

Interview with Manny Jimenez, Director of the CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) Department

Interview with David Hommy Gonzalez, Executive Director at the Port Ministries

Interview with Michelle Maxia, Director of Toy Box Connection

Interview with Daniel Loftus, President & CEO of PODER

2021

Interview with Christie Cox from Marquette Bank Neighborhood Commitment

Interview with David Hommy Gonzalez, Executive Director at the Port Ministries

Interview with Michelle Maxia, Director of Toy Box Connection

Interview with Daniel Loftus, President & CEO of PODER

Marquette Bank helps support local businesses on Small Business Saturday and year round.
Listen to our WGN interviews with local business owners now!