Category: Response

Diversity and inclusion, Response
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, BMO has been working hard to support our clients, helping them secure PPP loans and working with them on solutions for navigating the crisis. Dr. Victor Salazar-Calderón is one of those clients. Originally from Peru, he came to the United States in 1984. He was a practicing neurologist in his […]

Community giving, Diversity and inclusion, Response
“What folks need right now is different than last month, and next month it will change again. So we keep listening and learning to understand how we can help,” says Karina Ayala-Bermejo, CEO of Instituto del Progreso Latino. “When we can respond right away to the needs of our community, that’s where we can really […]

Response
BMO Harris Bank has teamed up with the Chicago Bulls to upcycle surplus Bulls apparel into 10,000 face coverings. The masks will be donated to five local nonprofits, including My Block My hood My City, Breakthrough Family Urban Ministries, Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago, After School Matters and Health Hood Chicago, to be distributed […]

Employees who inspire, Response
“As a leading cross-border bank, we recognize how important it is to do our part and help to keep the supply chain moving – especially for food and agriculture-based businesses – as we start to see the economy reopening,” says Allison Hakomaki, Head, Canadian Commercial Banking, Prairies, BMO Financial Group. With that in mind, to […]

Corporate social responsibility, Response
During this unprecedented time, BMO Harris Bank is inspired by people and businesses across the country pulling together to help family, friends, neighbors and even strangers. BMO is offering customers one more way to help their communities this week, in line with our Purpose to Boldly Grow the Good. BMO now allows customers in the […]

Employees who inspire, Response
“It’s great to have a long-term partner who will work with you to help find solutions to unprecedented problems,” says John Ketler, Vice President of Nature Fresh Farms. “Especially in times like this.” BMO recently collaborated with Nature Fresh Farms to make banking more accessible to their employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic by installing an […]