ECD/HOPE is committed to making a difference in the Mid South.
Our unwavering goal is embodied in our mission, vision, and
values.
Our Mission
To strengthen communities, build assets and improve lives in
economically distressed areas of the Mid South by providing access
to high quality financial products and related services.
Our Vision
To be a community development financial institution that:
provides a substantial number of low-wealth people and communities
with the financial tools and resources needed to achieve a better
quality of life; that influences policies and resources that impact
our constituents and our interests; and that is financially
self-sufficient.
Our Values
Three core values undergird ECD's work. We adhere to these
values without regard to circumstantial or environmental changes.
They define our corporate identity. Our dedication to these values
must be evident in our products, services and operations:
- Equal Access to Economic Opportunity - Our
work should reflect a commitment to fair and equal access to the
economic opportunities that life has to offer.
- Excellence - The people and communities we
serve have a right to expect excellence, and we have a
responsibility to provide it. A commitment to excellence is a
statement of respect for our customers, depositors, funders,
investors, board of directors and each other.
- Bridge Builder - Recognizing both the
limitations of our own human and financial resources and the
necessity of broad support to address the development needs that
face distressed people and communities, ECD will seek to support
partners and to engage, attract and influence the support of others
to achieve our mission.
If our philosopy inspires you, consider supporting our work by
becoming a socially
responsible investor.
You may also want to consider a career with ECD/HOPE.