History & Vision

History

As one of just 20 African-American owned banks in the United States, Carver State Bank has a rich heritage and history tied to the Savannah community. Founded in 1927, Carver State Bank is by far the oldest commercial bank headquartered in the Savannah area. Carver is a member of several national and statewide associations, including the National Bankers Association, Community Development Bankers Association, and Georgia Bankers Association. Carver is the only bank headquartered in Savannah that is certified by the United States Treasury Department as a Community Development Financial Institution.

Vision

Financial Freedom For All

Mission

Providing The Building Blocks To Financial Freedom

As the only bank in Savannah headquartered in one of five low-income census tracts in our area, Carver is the only financial institution in the market whose mission highlights the need to improve the lives of low-income individuals and residents of distressed communities.