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As Governor, I want to congratulate you on your centennial anniversary. Reaching the 100-year mark is an occasion most worthy of celebrating. Washington State is proud to call HomeStreet Bank one of our own. I’m thankful for the contributions you make to the communities in our state and the impact you make on our residents. I look forward to watching HomeStreet’s continued growth and success in the coming years.

I urge you to remain steadfast in your commitment to the betterment of your community. May you continue to enrich the lives of your customers and communities through intentional relationships, consistent integrity, and financial expertise for the next 100 years.

Plymouth Housing is grateful for HomeStreet Bank’s long-standing dedication and support of our mission to end homelessness. Over the years, HomeStreet Bank and its employees have invested deeply in Plymouth’s work by serving meals to our residents at the Pacific Hotel, volunteering their time and expertise on our Board of Trustees as well as providing financial support to our signature fundraising events. Their contributions have helped us elevate and expand our mission to provide permanent supportive housing to people experiencing homelessness. We extend our congratulations to HomeStreet Bank in celebration of their 100-year Anniversary and applaud their unwavering commitment to advancing the health and well-being of everyone in our community.   

Women in Need is fortunate to have a partnership with a solid, caring, and community-minded business like HomeStreet Bank. With their financial support, WIN is proud to have established the first home for Domestic Violence survivors with their children and comfort pets in 2020. For the past three years, HomeStreet Bank has also provided financial literacy workshops every quarter for our WIN clients. As a result, clients have learned how to budget, create savings, reduce debt, build assets, and increase credit scores. As a leading sponsor for our WIN for WIN Casino Events, HomeStreet Bank has continued to support our mission of Empowering Hawaii’s families to lead healthy and full lives!

HomeStreet Bank has been a leader within the Mortgage Bankers Association for nearly a century, going back to before 1933, when the bank’s founder W. Walt Williams was nominated to be MBA’s President. Walt’s son, Walter B. Williams continued the Bank’s commitment to industry leadership by also serving as MBA President in the 1970s. To this day, HomeStreet’s dedication to a better mortgage banking industry, and the customers they serve, is reflected in the wide array of company executives who participate within MBA’s leadership and on specific community-based projects. These leaders include former Executive Vice President Rich Bennion, who served as chair of MBA’s Residential Board of Governors and was the 2018 winner of the Andrew D. Woodward Distinguished Service Award for his dedication and prominent service to MBA and the mortgage lending industry. MBA is a better organization for HomeStreet Bank’s engagement, and we look forward to continuing our partnership for the next 100 years. 

Seafair and HomeStreet Bank share many values including connecting our local communities through celebration. Partnering with them is a natural alliance between two iconic northwest organizations. HomeStreet Bank has secured the title sponsorship of one of Seattle’s beloved traditions of hydroplane racing at Seafair, and they continue to push the sport to become more competitive and exciting. HomeStreet’s commitment to a longstanding relationship with Seafair permits us to create memories for millions of people together each year. Seafair wishes HomeStreet Bank a very happy 100th anniversary!

For 100 years, HomeStreet Bank has been lending strength to its communities. Through its participation in Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines’ Affordable Housing Program, HomeStreet Bank has provided $9 million in equity to support the construction and rehabilitation of 28 affordable rental and homeownership projects, which are home to 1,225 low- and moderate-income households. Additionally, HomeStreet Bank has provided another $1.8 million in down payment equity to help 323 low- and moderate-income households purchase their first home and build their futures. The employees at HomeStreet Bank approach their community work with enthusiasm, creativity, commitment, and professionalism. All the best for another 100 successful years — Happy Anniversary!

As a part of the community that is also deeply rooted in Seattle’s history, the partnership between Husky Athletics and HomeStreet Bank means so much on many levels. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with an organization with similar core values and who is dedicated to helping those in our community every day. We celebrated 100 years of Husky Stadium this past Fall and we congratulate our partner, HomeStreet Bank on joining the club. Here’s to the next 100 years!

The Washington Bankers Association congratulates HomeStreet Bank on its 100-year anniversary! The HomeStreet Bank brand is well known for its legacy of serving customers as well as participation in their communities and it is a pleasure to be able to count them as members. I am particularly grateful for HomeStreet’s continued involvement in our central missions – advocacy and education. Whether it is joining us in Olympia to ensure good public policy, or participating in our education or networking events, HomeStreet remains dedicated to helping its employees and clients succeed. Here’s to the first 100 years and the next!