Pub. 2 2014 Issue 4

fall 2014 21 • Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College Foundation - education; • People Helping People - economic opportunity; • Salt Lake Neighborhood Housing Services Inc. - edu- cation; • Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity - economic opportunity; • South Valley Sanctuary Inc. - economic opportunity; • Spy Hop Productions - artistic and cultural enrich- ment; and • The Road Home - economic opportunity. The U.S. Bank Foundation contributes to the strength and vitality of local communities through partnerships that improve the educational and economic opportunities of low- and moderate-income individuals and families and enhance the cultural and artistic life of the communities in which U.S. Bancorp operates. n ZIONS BANK ZIONS BANK NAMED AMONG “BEST BANKS TO WORK FOR” IN AMERICAN BANKER MAGAZINE In the November issue of American Banker magazine, Zions Bank was honored among the Best Banks to Work For in 2014. Zions ranked No. 2 in the category of banks with more than $10 billion in assets and No. 31 overall. The banks were chosen based on employee surveys, along with competitive pay and benefits policies. Wellness programs, as well as career growth opportunities and open communication, were among the factors considered. Zions Bank was recognized for its career development efforts, including career university nights, during which employees interact with senior managers to learn about opportunities in various departments. The bank’s wellness program and new gym at its head office were also noted in the article. This year marks the second that Zions Bank has ranked among American Banker magazine’s Best Banks to Work For list. U.S. BANK SEVENTEEN GREATER SALT LAKE NONPROFIT GROUPS AWARDED U.S. BANK FOUNDATION GRANTS Photographed left to right: Jana Ryan, U.S. Bank and Kayleen Simmons,  Executive Director, People Helping People. “ U.S. Bank, through the U.S. Bank Foundation, is award- ing a total of $68,000 in grants to 17 nonprofit organi- zations in the Greater Salt Lake. The grants are being awarded for organizations that support arts and culture, economic opportunity, and education in the Greater Salt Lake community.” U.S. Bank is fortunate to be a part of the Greater Salt Lake community,” said Damon Miller, president of U.S. Bank in Utah. “We are grateful for the excellent and much needed services they provide to help improve the quality of life in our community.” Artistic and cultural enrichment grants are awarded to or- ganizations and programs that build audiences for the arts, especially among underserved populations, bring select and limited civic amenities to underserved, rural commu- nities or promote the arts in education. Economic opportunity grants support organizations that provide affordable housing, encourage self-sufficiency, and assist economic development. Educational grants are provided to innovative programs that help low-income and at-risk students succeed in school and prepare for post-secondary education, provide financial literacy training, or offer effective mentoring programs. The organizations that received grants from the U.S. Ban- corp Foundation are: • AAA Fair Credit Foundation - economic opportunity; • Art Access - artistic and cultural enrichment; • Artspace Inc. - economic opportunity; • Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Utah Inc. - education; • Columbus Foundation Inc. - economic opportunity; • David Eccles School of Business - education; • Davis Applied Technology College Foundation Inc. - education; • Discovery Gateway - education; • Junior Achievement of Utah, Inc. - education; • NeighborWorks Provo - education;