Press Releases

Southern Bancorp Community Partners named a Community Champion for Arkansas and Mississippi

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...

Statue to Honor Life, Legacy of Maggie Lena Walker

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...

Southern Bancorp Receives America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence

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...

HAVEN Grant Helps Army National Guard Vet

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...

Southern Bancorp Community Partners awarded $2 million by U.S. Treasury Department’s CDFI Fund

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...

Southern Bancorp Announces New Executive Leadership

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...

Southern Bancorp Community Partners Announces College Completion Matched Savings Program

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...

Economic Development Incentives Target Downtown Helena, Ark.

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...

Southern Bancorp Kicks Off 10th Year of Free Tax Filing Service

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...

Measuring our impact – How Southern evaluates community development projects

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...