Columbia Bank and ForgiveCo Partner to Erase $5 Million in Medical Debt for Southern California Veterans

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Columbia Bank and public benefit corporation ForgiveCo have partnered to eliminate $5 million in medical debt for over 2,000 veterans and their families across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. The initiative is part of Columbia Bank's commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. Recipients earning up to 80% of area median income with qualifying debt in collections will be randomly selected and notified by ForgiveCo, with no application required. In addition to debt relief, recipients will have access to complimentary financial counseling and educational resources. The bank is also awarding $100,000 in grants to four nonprofits supporting veterans and active-duty service members.

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Columbia Banking System Inc
COLB
▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

Columbia Bank's partnership to erase $5M in medical debt and $100K in grants is a financial/valuation event (CSR initiative) that enhances brand reputation and community relations.

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ForgiveCoPrivate▲ Positive
Demandrelevance

ForgiveCo's partnership with Columbia Bank to eliminate $5M in medical debt demonstrates demand for its debt relief services and validates its business model.

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