At Byline Bank, community involvement goes beyond banking. Through charitable investments, volunteer service, and leadership in local organizations, Byline remains committed to strengthening the communities it serves.
During the reporting period covering Q3 and Q4 2025 and Q1 and Q2 2026, Byline Bank provided more than $51,000 in grants and donations, $68,000 in sponsorships, and contributed 245 volunteer service hours in support of organizations serving Oak Park, River Forest, and neighboring communities. These investments help advance critical initiatives focused on education, food security, mental health, domestic violence prevention, healthcare, and the arts.
her commitment to community service and local leadership. Credit: Byline Bank
A cornerstone of this commitment is the community leadership demonstrated by Susie Goldschmidt, Oak Park and River Forest Market President. This year, Susie was recognized by Amity School Children’s Aid as its Citizen of the Year, honoring her longstanding dedication to community service and local engagement. She also recently joined the Board of Directors for Thrive Counseling Center, expanding her involvement in supporting access to mental health resources throughout the region.
Byline employees continued to partner with organizations, making a meaningful difference in local communities. Team members participated in the Junior Achievement Chicago Bowl-A-Thon, supporting financial literacy and workforce readiness programs for young people. Employees also organized a book collection benefiting the Oak Park River Forest Children’s Clinic, helping provide resources for children and families. Additional community partnerships included support for Beyond Hunger, Sarah’s Inn, the Oak Park Area Arts Council, WEBB-Sarah’s Inn, Lurie Cancer Center Research Foundation, and numerous other local nonprofit organizations.
Byline employees participated in the Junior Achievement Chicago Bowl-A-Thon to support financial literacy and career readiness programs for local students. Credit: Byline Bank 
Byline’s partnership with Thrive Counseling Center reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to mental health resources throughout the community. Credit: Byline Bank 
Byline supports organizations such as Beyond Hunger that help address food insecurity and strengthen local families. Credit: Byline Bank
These partnerships reflect Byline’s belief that thriving communities are built through collaboration, service, and sustained investment. Whether helping address hunger, supporting survivors of domestic violence, advancing arts and cultural programming, promoting educational opportunities, or funding health-related initiatives, Byline employees are dedicated to creating a positive and lasting impact. As a community bank, Byline understands that strong neighborhoods depend on strong local organizations. Through financial support, volunteerism, and active community leadership, Byline remains proud to invest in the people and organizations working every day to make Oak Park and River Forest stronger places to live, work, and thrive.