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Project REACh

Project REACh (Roundtable for Economic Access and Change) is a national initiative that brings together leaders from banking, business, technology, and national civil rights organizations to identify and reduce barriers that prevent full, equal, and fair participation in the nation's economy.

Mission

Project REACh aims to:

  • Promote financial inclusion for underserved populations
  • Expand access to credit and capital
  • Increase homeownership opportunities
  • Support minority-owned and small businesses
  • Advance economic empowerment in underserved communities

Participants

Project REACh includes participants from:

  • National banks and federal savings associations
  • National civil rights organizations
  • Business and technology leaders
  • Community development organizations
  • Government agencies

Focus Areas

Access to Credit

Working to expand credit availability and develop alternative credit scoring models that can help underserved consumers.

Homeownership

Initiatives to increase sustainable homeownership opportunities, particularly for first-time homebuyers in underserved communities.

Small Business Support

Programs to support minority-owned and small businesses through increased access to capital and technical assistance.