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Bank card for mothers, Atlanta Pride theme, stressful zip codes
New this morning: The bank co-founded by Dr. Bernice King has launched a new program and bank card to help mothers in Georgia; Atlanta Pride has revealed its theme for 2026 festivities; and three metro zip codes are among the most stressful for parents in the US, according to a mental health treatment company.
ATLANTA - Redemption Bank, the first Black-owned bank in the western United States and co-founded by Dr. Bernice King, has launched a new program aimed at supporting low-income mothers in Georgia.
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What we know:
The Utah-based bank said customers who open a Bank King Card account will help fund the Redemption Foundation, with a portion of the account's profits donated to the nonprofit.
The foundation will award grants to organizations that provide guaranteed income to low-income mothers living in government housing. Bank officials said grant amounts have not yet been determined, but donations are expected to begin rolling out by the end of the year.