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...
Jun 6, 2017 | Press Releases
Today the Consumer Federation of America awarded Southern Bancorp the America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence recognizing Southern’s efforts to promote savings in its markets during America Saves Week 2017, a national initiative that supported the savings...
Apr 4, 2017 | Press Releases
Southern Bancorp and FHLB Dallas provide funds for needed home renovation ARKADELPHIA, ARKANSAS, March 31, 2017 — Retired Sergeant Joe Braswell, now 53, wasn’t a young recruit in 2003 when servicemen and women were getting called to fight in the Iraq War. In fact, he...
Dec 13, 2016 | Press Releases
Award will extend financial development services and lending to families and businesses in economically-distressed markets Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a 501(c)(3) loan fund and financial development organization working in...
Oct 1, 2014 | News, Press Releases
Dominik Mjartan appointed CEO of Southern Bancorp Community Partners, EVP of Southern Bancorp, Inc. Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams today announced that Dominik Mjartan has been named Chief Executive Officer of Southern Bancorp Community...
Feb 20, 2014 | IDAs and CSAs, News, Press Releases
Helena-West Helena, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP) is proud to announce a new product for non-traditional students in Phillips County. This new offering is available from SBCP’s Individual Development Account program and is part of SBCP’s ongoing...
Feb 6, 2014 | News, Past Policy Efforts, Press Releases
Southern Bancorp project to provide matching funds for revitalization efforts in historic downtown corridor HELENA, ARK. – Southern Bancorp announced this week the launch of the Riverside Renewal Project, a program to accelerate the revitalization of historic downtown...
Jan 17, 2014 | Press Releases, Tax-time Savings
Southern Bancorp kicks off its 10th year of offering free tax filing services for income eligible individuals and families in Arkansas and Mississippi on Tuesday, January 21st. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program features trained, IRS-certified...
Jul 1, 2013 | News, Past Policy Efforts, Press Releases, Success Stories
Measuring a community development project’s performance is critical to its success, and Southern Bancorp Community Partners developed a social metrics program to do just that. Click here to read more about how we are measuring improvements and defining...
Dec 21, 2012 | IDAs and CSAs, Press Releases
Southern Bancorp Community Partners Individual Development Account program is celebrating its 1,000th asset purchase by residents of 50 counties in Arkansas and Mississippi. An Individual Development Account (IDA) is a tool employed in poverty reduction. It provides a...
