In the Community

One for change

What is One for change? We know it only takes one person to make a difference. But it takes a certain kind of person: someone passionate, resourceful and tenacious. For people like this, giving back is personal. It comes from the heart. And when they get together, great things happen. These are the people who make up the CIBC team. Together, all the changes they make better our communities. That’s why we are One for change.

CIBC cares about the communities where we live and work. Learn how we help make a difference through the volunteer spirit of our employees, donations and corporate sponsorships.

To know more about our commitment, read our three-year Community Development Plan (PDF, 55 KB) .

We’re making important investments to create access to services and provide jobs

Learn more about our community involvement

We are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of our neighbors

Check out some of the organizations we’re proud to support

Community newsroom

Date	Event
June 12, 2018	CIBC announces new U.S. Banking Center in Chicago’s Bronzeville Neighborhood (PDF, 25 KB)
December 13, 2017	CIBC named official bank of the WGA and Evans Scholars Foundation (PDF, 130 KB)
October 3, 2017	CIBC Named Official Banking Partner for 36Squared Business Incubator (PDF, 20 KB)
August 30, 2017	CIBC Announces $100,000 donation to assist relief efforts following Hurricane HarveyCIBC Announces $100,000 donation to assist relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey. Opens a new window in your browser

Our history of supporting the community

Date	Event
March 20, 2017	The PrivateBank Receives Award from Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (PDF, 35 KB)
August 11, 2016	The PrivateBank Provides Financing to The RoomPlace for New Indianapolis Warehouse and Retail Showroom (PDF, 50 KB)
August 10, 2016	The PrivateBank Honors 18 Organizations with Affordable Housing Grants (PDF, 35 KB)
July 1, 2016	The PrivateBank Honored For Community Service (PDF, 90 KB)
June 27, 2016	The PrivateBank Awards Scholarships to Local Students (PDF, 35 KB)

Awards and recognition

Recognized by A Silver Lining Foundation with a 2018 EVY Award
Karen Case, President of U.S. Commercial Real Estate Banking, received the 2018 Luminary Award from the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana (GSGCNWI)
CIBC Bank USA Receives Corporate Ambassador Award (PDF, 85 KB)
Recognized by the Financial Services Roundtable with a 2017 Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership Award
Lucyanna DeStefano recognized as 2017 Urban Alliance Mentor of the Year
Dean Haacker, Chief Technology Officer, recognized as a 2017 Chicago CIO of the Year ORBIE Award winner
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s 2017 Community Impact Award