Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (UMPQ), has announced its charitable foundation's first four grants for organizations serving Oregon and Washington State and an education partnership with the State of Oregon.
According to Ray Davis, president and CEO of Umpqua Bank, "As a community bank, Umpqua Bank's commitment to investing in the communities we serve runs deep – in fact, we believe we have an obligation to give back in meaningful ways."
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