At Ocean Bank, we believe our most lucrative asset is our community, a diverse, vital and growing group of individuals. Helping it prosper is our primary commitment and our own reward. Our philosophy is that with every dream we support, every dollar we donate and every minute our employees and board members devote to volunteer efforts, we strengthen and renew our purpose to serve our community.

With this in mind, we established the Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials (OBCEM) in 1993. The OBCEM provides Dade County Public Schools teachers with free year-round access to surplus materials, supplies, equipment and furniture donated by area businesses. In the years 1995, 2000 and 2002, Ocean Bank received the "Top Hispanic Business-Community Involvement Award" from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce for our work in OBCEM and other projects.

Each year, Ocean Bank also contributes to various organizations including the United Way, Liga Contra el Cancer, The Education Fund, March of Dimes, Camillus House and The United Negro College Fund among others.

Ocean Bank's history is testimony to a remarkable vision, knowledge and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Its founders successfully anticipated the growth and the financial needs of our community.

Today, we look toward the future with confidence and optimism: The confidence that we can rely on a solid financial foundation and the optimistic perspective that we can offer our customers the necessary resources to realize their dreams and explore new horizons.