www.cityfirstbank.com

City First Bank

Your bank is a leader in climate responsibility.

City First Bank is a community development financial institution (CDFI), based in Washington, D.C. CDFIs operate with a primary mission of serving low-income communities and providing financial services to underserved populations and markets.

As a certified B Corporation, it is committed to a triple bottom line of economic, social, and environmental impact. And as a member of the Global Alliance of Banking Values, it has committed to using finance as a tool for sustainable development and positive social and environmental impact, rather than solely profit maximization.

The bank only lends to individuals, nonprofits and small enterprises. It has no fossil fuel lending and it offers green lending products and services to support environmentally-focused businesses and projects.

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Bank.Green was founded on the belief that banks have had an easy time from their customers for too long.

Our mission is to encourage as many people as possible to take a stand - to refuse to let their money fuel environmental destruction any longer. Considering who you bank with, we think you probably agree. This is your chance to spread the word with us.

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