KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today released its second annual corporate responsibility report demonstrating its commitment to supporting small businesses, increasing diversity and inclusion, and connecting communities across the country. The company is now more than halfway toward achieving its goals of helping 500 communities in all 50 states and supporting 500,000 small-business owners.
“We’re proud of the progress we made this year toward our 2025 goals of demonstrating our Purpose in both the communities in which H&R Block lives and serves and our own workplace,” said Jeff Jones, president and CEO of H&R Block. “We know our associates thrive when they can bring their authentic self to work and communities thrive when neighbors are connected and small business owners are supported.”
New Ways of Supporting Small Business Owners and EntrepreneursIn addition to its existing partnerships with the Kauffman Foundation and KC Rise Fund, the company expanded its efforts to support small businesses and entrepreneurship.
Increasing Diversity and InclusionH&R Block continues to foster a culture of belonging and a place where all associates can cultivate connections.
Connecting Communities Where H&R Block Lives and Serves
“Being a responsible corporate citizen that cares about our people, our communities, and our planet has been a part of our culture and aspirations from the very beginning,” said Jones. “This is continues to be true now, more than ever.”
For more information and to see the full report, visit: MakeEveryBlockBetter.com.
About H&R Block
H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere through global tax preparation, financial products, and small-business solutions. The company blends digital innovation with the human expertise and care of its associates and franchisees as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time and better manage and access their money year-round. Through Block Advisors and Wave, the company helps small-business owners thrive with innovative products like Wave Money, a small-business banking and bookkeeping solution, and the only business bank account to manage bookkeeping automatically. For more information, visit H&R Block News or follow @HRBlockNews on Twitter.
For Further Information
Investor Relations: | Michaella Gallina, (816) 854-3022, michaella.gallina@hrblock.com |
Jordyn Eskijian, (816) 854-5674, jordyn.eskijian@hrblock.com | |
Media Relations: | Angela Davied, (816) 854-5798, angela.davied@hrblock.com |
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