Stories of Purpose at Truist

See how Truist teammates are living out our purpose, mission and values to serve our clients, teammates, and communities.

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Justin Ellis looking at art hung up on the wall
Lindsey talking
The Santoros seated in a play room.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Launches 'Truist Cares for Western North Carolina' - a Three-Year, $725 Million Commitment To Support and Sustain Hurricane Recovery and Resiliency
Truist Financial Corporation today announced a new initiative, Truist Cares for Western North Carolina, a three-year, $725 million commitment to support critical small business, housing and infrastructure efforts in Western North Carolina.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Former NFL Player Lives His Purpose on and off the Field
There was a time when Will Matthews didn’t want to talk about football. This was long after he first fell in love with the game—its physicality, the way it gave him an outlet for his emotions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Disrupting the Genre: An Unexpected Artist at Truist Headquarters
Justin Ellis remembers creating art with his dad and brother, the three of them sitting on his grandmother’s floor. His dad illustrated hyper-realistic cars while his brother drew comics. Justin just wanted to become as good as both of them.

Diversity & Inclusion

Signs of Care: A Truist Teammate Helps People Feel Heard
There’s a school for the deaf near the Truist branch where she works. And when deaf or hard-of-hearing clients came in, they’d have to write down their requests. Then Lindsey would write back.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet the Attorneys Offering ‘Life-Changing’ Volunteer Legal Aid
Truist’s pro bono legal team isn’t just helping someone build a better life, according to Clayman. It’s building a better community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Foster Families Through Connection - And Coffee
Truist has long supported Foster Village. The Lighthouse Project is a companywide initiative that allows Truist teammates to address critical needs in their communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Free Home Provides a Strong Foundation for a Veteran
The partnership works like this: Truist sources homes from its real estate–owned inventory, and then MWSF identifies veterans who’d be a good fit. The 1,380-square-foot, one-story house on a quiet street was great for Long, who is single.

Events, Media & Communications

Lynette Bell: Equitable Change Starts With Better Relationships
As the eldest child, Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell learned the meaning of responsibility early on. And math was her secret weapon.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

'Boys & Girls Clubs Saved My Life.' Caring for Kids in the Digital Age.
"I've been with Boys & Girls Clubs my entire life," says Tony Orr, regional Southeast vice president for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Orr has worked with BGCA for 18 years. But it all began for him as a young boy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Saving the Day for a Day Care
Scott Blaney spent the past two years refurbishing a boat that its previous owner had dubbed a $500 hunk of junk. Blaney, though, has a knack for seeing the possibility in things—and in people.

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