Chase partners with The Hip Hop Museum to boost Financial Health nationwide

New York, NY, April 23, 2024 – Today, Chase and the Hip Hop Museum announced a multi-year partnership to expand access to banking, and financial health tools and resources in underserved communities across the country.

As the founding and official financial education partner of The Hip Hop Museum, Chase will support the new Hip Hop Museum based in the Bronx. Anchored in the birthplace of Hip Hop culture, The Hip Hop Museum broke ground at the Bronx Point, in 2021 and is scheduled to open its permanent museum location in 2025.  

In addition, the partnership will curate a series of community events – in cities like Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York –  focused on providing financial health education and networking opportunities, and will feature a hip hop touring exhibit, iconic artists, and professional athletes. Chase debit and credit cardholders will receive special benefits and enjoy discounted tickets and other perks at the events.

“Hip Hop transcends the music genre – it stands as a powerful force for economic growth and a catalyst for community empowerment,” said Rocky Bucano, Founding Member and CEO of The Hip Hop Museum. “Our relationship with money and understanding our finances is an important part of setting up individuals and communities for success. We’re proud to partner with Chase to help build financial resilience through Hip Hop.”

Chase will offer complimentary financial health workshops and programming, led by Community Managers, at the new museum when it opens in the Bronx. Programming will focus on issues people care most about, including access to banking and credit, tips for buying their first home or saving for the future. Over the past five years, the bank has hired 150 Community Managers dedicated to increasing access to community resources, banking tools, and  financial advice nationwide.

“Hip Hop embodies community building and empowerment, and financial health is a vital part of this,” said Jason Patton, Northeast Division Director at Chase. “We’re excited to expand our financial health workshops to Hip Hop fans across the county.”

Additionally, Chase partnered with the Hip Hop Museum and its architect, Michael Ford, to commission a mural design – which was inspired by local students –  for its new Community Center Branch located in the Bronx’s Grand Concourse.  

For more details on the touring symposiums and community initiatives, visit www.THHM.org.

About The Hip Hop Museum

The Hip Hop Museum stands as a vibrant testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Hip Hop. Rooted in the beats of creativity and the rhythm of social change, the museum's mission is to preserve, celebrate, and educate about the transformative power of Hip Hop. Through dynamic exhibits, interactive installations, and engaging programs, the museum will honor the genre by showcasing its evolution and profound influence on art, fashion, and societal narratives. More than a repository of artifacts, The Hip Hop Museum is a living, breathing entity committed to fostering community empowerment, cultural awareness, and educational enrichment. Its mission extends beyond the museum walls, embracing the global dynamic energy of Hip Hop to inspire and contribute to positive societal change.  For more information, visit  www.THHM.org. “Like” The Hip Hop Museum on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @THHMuseum.

About Chase

Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading financial services firm based in the United States with assets of $4.1 trillion and operations worldwide. Chase serves more than 82 million consumers and 6.4 million small businesses, with a broad range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: More than 4,800 branches in 48 states and the District of Columbia, more than 15,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go to chase.com.

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