Deutsche Bank Contact Client Logins Home Home Company Responsibility Art Careers You are here: Home Responsibility Community Development Community Development Deutsche Bank’s strategy for alleviating poverty extends beyond philanthropy to include innovations in socially responsible investing that widen the scope of its programs and deepen the impact that can be made on the disenfranchised. The Bank leverages both the strength of its balance sheet and the power of its human capital to work with communities all over the world, providing their individuals with the tools necessary to lead a self-supporting life. Program Areas U.S. Community Development Deutsche Bank uses its capabilities as a global investment bank to create economic opportunities in distressed communities. more Social Venture Funds The New Initiative Fund fills the capital gap for innovative projects working their way towards mainstream commercial financing. more Highlights Research maps COVID-19 impact on communities of color Deutsche Bank and Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD) is employing a data-informed approach to addressing racial inequalities. more 25 years of Outstanding ratings Deutsche Bank has received an “Outstanding” Community Reinvestment Act rating for the 25th consecutive year. more New Working Capital awardees announced The Working Capital Program awards ten social enterprises and community-based organizations to benefit low-income New Yorkers. more Financing for high-quality affordable housing Newly closed transactions are providing more than USD 37 million in financing for affordable housing in New York City. more A legacy of meeting community credit needs Deutsche Bank has sustained its “Outstanding” Community Reinvestment Act rating for 22 consecutive years. more Addressing homelessness in New York City A new set of grants totaling USD 1 million will support four distinct homeless populations throughout the city. more Kiva Zip competition winner announced The New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce is the winner of this RFP for innovative uses of Kiva Zip. more The women pioneers of community development To mark 20 years of Women on Wall Street®, Deutsche Bank honors the women pioneers of community development. more Scaling the clean cookstoves industry A nascent global industry promises to save and improve millions of lives and reduce environmental degradation. more back to top Imprint Legal Resources Copyright © 2021 Deutsche Bank AG, Frankfurt am Main