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At Capital One®, we believe that every family should have the opportunity to provide for their children in ways that ensure future success. Through comprehensive giving and associate volunteering programs we seek to provide housing, training and access to opportunities including after-school enrichment and college education to achieve economic independence. Capital One's investment of time, talent and financial resources creates measurable, sustainable partnerships nationally and locally that result in strengthened families and vibrant communities.
To have the greatest impact, we focus our efforts on:
Educational Access
Capital One provides opportunities for children and youth to access education and enrichment activities that prepare them for successful futures, including:
- Day care/early childhood education
- Literacy
- After school programs
- College access
Community Revitalization
Capital One strengthens low-income neighborhoods by supporting national and local community development efforts, including:
- Workforce development
- Affordable housing
- Small business development
Financial Education
Financial education empowers all individuals to make wise financial decisions that protect and enhance their well-being. Capital One provides financial literacy tools and resources, as well as financial support for:
- Youth financial education
- Community financial education
Geographic Focus
Capital One provides funding for these programs in the following locations:
- National initiatives
- Greater Washington, DC (includes Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria Counties)
- Tampa, Florida
- Louisiana
- Texas
- Richmond, Virginia
In general, Capital One does not support the following:
- Organizations without federal tax-exempt status
- Individual, fund-raising or fellowship assistance
- Organizations located where Capital One does not have offices (other than select national and regional programs)
- Advertising or marketing activities
- Political, labor, fraternal organizations or civic clubs
- Religion-based organizations for sectarian purposes
- Sports, athletic events or athletic programs
- Travel-related events, including student trips or tours
- Development or production of books, films, videos or television programs
- Memorial campaigns
- Health-related organizations
The Volunteer One program supports associates who donate their time and energy to nonprofit organizations outside of Capital One sponsored events. For every 100 hours of service an associate contributes to an agency each year, the agency becomes eligible for a Capital One donation of up to $500.
The Matching Gifts Program rewards the generosity of our
associates by matching their contributions to accredited colleges or universities.
Capital One matches such contributions on a one-to-one basis up to $2,000
each calendar year.
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