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Community Involvement

Bringing out the best in the lives we touch ... Creating Possibility. It's not just what we do but how we do it, creating a lasting legacy that matters.

Our Mission

"Bringing out the best in the lives we touch ... Creating Possibility."

We believe in creating possibility at both the individual and community level. It’s about creating a legacy that makes us proud and provides a solid foundation for the future. 

"Sunflower Bank is built on a culture of community. We believe that our communities have the ingenuity, drive and resources necessary to grow. Since we are deeply involved in our communities, we make connections that make a difference."

Mollie Carter, Executive Chairman

Everything we do as an organization should have a positive impact on the people with whom we interact. With our mission statement, we affirm our commitment to align our business with our customers, communities, and fellow employees. 

At Sunflower Bank, we embrace this statement to reflect our dedication to our customers and the communities we serve.

Whether we are helping a customer achieve their own financial aspirations by using one of our many products or services, or effecting change for an entire community by partnering with well-respected, local outreach organizations, our objective is always to make people’s lives better.   

By bringing out the best in our customers, communities and ourselves, everyone is stronger and better able to realize their full potential. When we work together, everybody wins. 

Explore Our Community Involvement

Volunteerism

Our employees are extremely generous with their time and financial support. Since 2020, over 25,000 hours have been generously donated by our team to serving their communities.

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Charitable Giving

Our charitable giving strategy centers on empowering organizations whose mission is to better the lives of people in need. Since 2020, we have donated more than $600,000 toward this effort.

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Financial Literacy

We are committed to providing our customers the opportunity to gain knowledge through Financial Literacy. We want to do our part to help those we serve achieve their financial goals.

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ABC Program for Education

We believe in the power of civic engagement. Funding education and scholastic achievement is one of the most important ways we do this.

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Sunflower Bank Commits $15 Million to St. Rest Phase One, Expanding Access to Affordable Housing in South Los Angeles

Sunflower Bank has committed $15 million in construction financing for St. Rest Phase One, a 62-unit affordable housing development in South Los Angeles. The project will serve low- and moderate-income households and is expected to be completed in late 2027. Developed in partnership with Logos Faith Development, it repurposes church-owned land to expand access to affordable housing. The initiative highlights collaboration between financial institutions, developers, and community organizations to address the region’s housing crisis.

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Sunflower Bank Partners with Houston-Area Veterans Organizations to Support Active-Duty Military

Each year in the Houston, TX area, radio station 100.3 The Bull leads an annual “10,000 for the Troops” campaign encouraging their listeners and community to collect thank you cards for active-duty service members. The mission of “10,000 for the Troops” is to ensure that those currently serving in our military receive the support and recognition they deserve. Sunflower Bank, driven by the efforts of Assistant Branch Manager Alicia Smith, helped contribute over 1,200 cards to this cause in 2024.

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Sunflower Bank Employees Drive Longstanding Support for United Way

For more than twenty years, Sunflower Bank has proudly supported United Way organizations across its communities. Through employee giving campaigns and hands-on volunteerism, this annual effort has become a meaningful tradition that reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting the places where its employees live and work.

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Sunflower Bank Makes $7.5 Million Investment to Expand Affordable Housing and Economic Development in Dallas

Sunflower Bank served as the anchor investor for the Dallas Housing Opportunity Fund in 2022, providing $7.5 million in debt and equity financing.

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Sunflower Bank and Native CDFI Connect to Boost Opportunities

Dave Castillo faces many challenges in securing funding for tribal members wanting to purchase or rehab housing or start or grow a business. A new connection with Sunflower Bank, N.A., helped along through the Kansas City Fed’s Investment Connection program, makes his job a little easier.

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Sunflower Bank’s ABC Program for Education: Creating Lasting Impact on Local Schools

Since its launch in 2001, the ABC Program for Education has been at the center of the Sunflower Bank’s investment in schools in our communities. By leveraging everyday banking activities, the program generates funds to help schools purchase essential resources, launch new initiatives, and support academic success.

Community Reinvestment Act

We are committed to strengthening the communities we serve through responsible lending, investment, and service activities that support economic opportunity and community development.

Community Reinvestment Act Public File

We are proud to receive a “Satisfactory” Community Reinvestment Act rating on the latest CRA Public Evaluation.

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Community Development Lending & Investments

We aim to have a positive impact on the communities in which we do business. We have developed a wide variety of products that offer lending and equity capital assistance to organizations doing important work in their communities.

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Phyllis S., Austin, TX Says:

Highly recommend them!

I worked with Sunflower Bank as CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity. Wonderful community bank with exceptional products and great customer service. On top of that/ this is an organization truly committed to supporting their local community.

Meet our Community Development Team

Sunflower Bank's Community Reinvestment Act team coordinates with local bank leadership and community organizations to develop solutions that favorably impact economic opportunities in our bank communities.