Feb 19, 2021 | News, Press Releases
LITTLE ROCK – Southern Bancorp Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Bancorp, Inc. and one of the nation’s largest community development banks, is partnering with Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a 501(c)(3) development finance organization and loan...
Dec 15, 2020 | News, Press Releases
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a 501(c)(3) loan fund and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) announced today that it has received a $2 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. SBCP serves economically...
Dec 8, 2020 | Debt and Abusive Debt Collection, Press Releases, Public Policy Blog
LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP) recently published Deferred Dreams: How Unmanageable and Abusive Debt Hinder Savings and Economic Security in Mississippi, a policy brief that explores how historic levels of debt have proved an impediment...
Apr 2, 2019 | Press Releases
Janie Ginocchio to lead organization’s policy agenda and advocacy efforts LITTLE ROCK– Southern Bancorp today announced the hiring of Janie Ginocchio as the new Director of Public Policy and Advocacy. In this role, Ginocchio will advocate for public policies in...
Feb 26, 2019 | Press Releases, Tax-time Savings
LITTLE ROCK – As part of America Saves Week 2019, February 25 – March 2, Southern Bancorp Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Bancorp, Inc. and one of the nation’s largest community development banks, is partnering with Southern Bancorp Community Partners...
Feb 8, 2019 | Payday Lending, Press Releases, Public Policy Blog
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with operations in Arkansas and Mississippi, announced its opposition to this week’s proposed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule change that would remove...
Jul 17, 2018 | Past Policy Efforts, Press Releases
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc. CEO Darrin Williams announced today that Dr. Karama Neal has been named President of Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a 501(c)(3) development finance organization and loan fund. SBCP works alongside, and in...
Feb 6, 2018 | Press Releases
Little Rock, AR – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP) Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Karama Neal, has been appointed to the board of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, a renowned philanthropic foundation focused on alleviating poverty and increasing social and...
Jul 28, 2017 | Press Releases
Southern believes that a broad approach has a deeper impact, and that to truly build communities and change lives, it takes a committed network of partners. Continuing a years-long partnership, Southern will be a Community Champion in Arkansas and Mississippi for...
Jul 14, 2017 | Press Releases
Maggie Lena Walker: trailblazer, entrepreneur, innovator. On Saturday, July 15th, the local government in Richmond, VA, will celebrate Maggie Lena Walker’s 153rd Birthday by unveiling a statue honoring her story, legacy, and commitment to providing financial services...
