This document shows the intent and purpose of the Freedom Bank of Finance in Portland, Oregon, one of the growing number of minority-controlled banks founded in the U.S. at that time. These banks were designed to serve the lowest income citizens by attracting deposits from entities such as such as church bodies, fraternal groups, public government agencies, hospitals, school boards, colleges, and foundations. Visit City of Portland Archives for more http://efiles.portlandoregon.gov/record/108905