Amerant Bank has established itself not just as a financial institution but as a cornerstone of community support through its Impact program<\/a>. In a recent interview on Inside South Florida<\/a>, SVP, Community Relations Director Maria Olivera <\/a>shared insights into how the bank is making a meaningful difference across South Florida communities through volunteer work, financial education, and strategic partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hundreds of Volunteer Hours Building Better Communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
“Our commitment extends beyond banking services,” explained Olivera. “We’ve established meaningful relationships with organizations like Camillus House, the Orange Bowl Committee, United Way, and the Centro Mater Foundation to create lasting change in our communities.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The past year has seen Amerant Bank team members dedicate hundreds of hours to volunteer work with significant impact. Their partnership with Habitat for Humanity<\/a> stands out as team members helped complete several homes for deserving families, directly addressing housing needs in the community.
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United Way Partnership: A Tradition of Giving Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Amerant Bank’s long-standing relationship<\/a> with United Way Miami demonstrates their commitment to sustainable community support. This partnership operates on two fronts:
1. An internal workplace campaign where team members actively raise funds to support United Way initiatives
2. The popular Amerant Bank 5K <\/a>in Coral Gables, which has become a community tradition attracting over 750 participants annually, including families and health enthusiasts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Empowering Through Financial Literacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Financial education represents a core pillar of Amerant Bank’s community outreach strategy. The bank has developed comprehensive educational programs specifically focused on young people, offering:
\u2022 Workshops designed to teach essential money management skills
\u2022 Age-appropriate financial literacy programs
\u2022 Resources that help build financial confidence in the community<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These initiatives reflect Amerant’s understanding that financial knowledge creates empowerment and opportunity for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"Maria](\"https:\/\/amerant-of-interest-qa-wp-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Image-24.png\")
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Give Miami Day: Strategic Philanthropy in Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Amerant Bank’s participation in Give Miami Day showcases their thoughtful approach to community investment. In 2024, the bank donated over $100,000 to support organizations making critical impacts, including:
\u2022 Zoo Miami organization
\u2022 Dream in Green
\u2022 The Everglades Foundation
\u2022 Le Jardin Community Center
\u2022 Additional local nonprofits<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What makes these contributions particularly valuable is that 100% of Give Miami Day donations are unrestricted, allowing these organizations to allocate resources where they’re most needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Impact Continues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Amerant Bank’s community programs demonstrate how financial institutions can play a pivotal role in addressing community needs through strategic partnerships, employee engagement, and financial resources.
For those interested in learning more about Amerant Bank’s community impact initiatives or getting involved, visit amerantbank.com\/impact<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n