A Shared Commitment to Community
HANA Center was introduced to First Women’s Bank (FWB) through Joy Thorne, FWB Assistant Vice President. Recognizing the alignment between HANA’s mission and the Bank’s purpose, Joy helped spark a relationship grounded in shared values and advancing opportunity through intentional action.
A Relationship-Driven Approach
From the outset, HANA Center experienced First Women’s Bank as a true partner. The team took time to understand not only HANA’s banking needs, but also the broader mission driving its work.
This meant engaging in thoughtful conversations, exploring tailored financial solutions, and acting quickly to support organizational goals. Accessibility, responsiveness, and trust have been central to the relationship and ensuring that HANA’s team has a reliable partner they can turn to when needed.
Aligning Missions to Amplify Impact
HANA Center’s mission is to build power within Korean, Asian American, and multiethnic immigrant communities across Chicagoland through social services, education, culture, and community organizing to advance human rights.
As an organization committed to social and economic progress, HANA seeks partners who share and reinforce those values. Banking with First Women’s Bank offers that alignment. The Bank’s focus on supporting women and women-owned businesses reflects a broader commitment to expanding access, closing gaps, and uplifting historically underserved communities.
This alignment goes beyond banking—it reflects a shared belief in the power of mission-driven work. HANA Center can move forward with confidence, knowing its financial partner respects and supports its vision for community impact.
Investing in Community Together
Support for HANA Center extends beyond banking services. First Women’s Bank has demonstrated its commitment through community engagement, including sponsorship of HANA’s annual MODU Gala that helps to elevate and sustain the organization’s work.
