An award to honor those who model The Salvation Army and Judge Harry Pregerson’s collaborative efforts to innovatively mobilize local resources in the spirit of Doing the Most Good for Los Angeles.

BANK OF AMERICA

Bank of America's Philanthropic Investment in Southern California

As a longstanding partner, supporter, and bank to The Salvation Army, Bank of America is honored to receive this award for our work together to help provide housing solutions and services that promote economic advancement across Los Angeles County. Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions and has served Los Angeles for 120 years. With more than $92 billion in consumer deposits across more than 200 local financial centers, Bank of America is also one of the largest business banks with $11 billion in credit to small- midsize- and commercial local companies, and a leading financer of affordable, service-rich housing that helps transform neighborhoods and our most vulnerable residents across the Southland. Giving back to Los Angeles area communities where 4,800 bank employees live and work, Bank of America has awarded more than $60 million in philanthropic capital to local nonprofits working to remove barriers to economic stability, and its employees have volunteered over 200,000 hours since 2018.  

Accepting the Award on behalf of Bank of America:

Raul Anaya, President of Bank of America Los Angeles

Raul A. Anaya holds the position of President in the Business Banking division at Bank of America. In this capacity, he leads a dedicated team responsible for offering strategic financial guidance and solutions to mid-sized companies based in the United States. Additionally, Anaya serves as the President of Bank of America for Greater Los Angeles, where his responsibilities encompass the oversight of business line integration and the management of local corporate and social responsibility initiatives. An individual with a long-standing tenure at Bank of America, he has been a part of the organization since 1989, holding various leadership roles throughout his career.

Anaya plays an active role in Bank of America's Hispanic-Latino Executive Council and Global Diversity & Inclusion Council, showcasing his commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the company. Furthermore, he contributes to several boards of organizations within the business community. Anaya's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in finance, which he earned from the University of Texas at Brownsville.

Kenny Lattimore

With a career spanning over two decades, highlighted by his breakthrough single “Never Too Busy” and the wedding staple “For You,” Kenny has garnered Grammy and Soul Train Award nominations, Top 10 singles, Top 20 R&B albums, and an NAACP Image Award for Best New Artist while staying sincere about giving his heart and soul to communities through music.

 The Washington DC native dazzles audiences with an unprecedented range influenced by his classical, jazz, and gospel upbringing. Kenny is famous for delivering just the right dose of classic crooning, exceptional runs, and authentic emotion. His nuanced vocals have graced projects by a diverse array of artists from Musiq Soulchild and Rachelle Ferrell to Nancy Wilson and Brian Culbertson. This prestigious list also includes Kanye West, who sampled Lattimore’s “Lately” for the track “I’m In It” from West’s #1album Yeezus. He has placed a distinctive stamp on classic songs recorded by musical icons such as Donny Hathaway and The Beatles, transformed Christmas standards, and created musical magic on iconic movie soundtracks like Love Jones, Best Man, and Disney’s Lion King II Simba’s Pride. Recently Lattimore’s “Days Like This” song was featured in “The Last Dance”- the 10-part Emmy Award-winning documentary about the career of baseball legend Michael Jordan who listened to Lattimore’s music as he prepared for the NBA Finals.

 Kenny Lattimore’s recording legacy includes the critically acclaimed albums, “From the Soul Of Man,” “Timeless” and “Anatomy of a Love Song,” which produced the Top 10 single “Love Me Back.” While “A Kenny Lattimore Christmas” earned a Stellar Award nomination for ‘Event CD of the Year,’ Lattimore’s ninth solo studio album “Vulnerable” produced another Top 10 hit, “Stay on Your Mind.” His latest hit single Take A Dose, is also a #1 Billboard hit. Kenny is a humanitarian who uses his life and platform as a tool to inspire others to pursue excellence and elevate positive conversations about art, culture, family, and faith.

 Lattimore continues to tour globally, showcasing his unique creative journey through stunning and diverse set lists. To keep up with Kenny’s music, tours, and merchandise visit his website www,kennylattimore.com, follow him on Instagram, and Twitter @KennyLattimore and Facebook @officialkennylattimore.

Ben Mankiewicz

Ben Mankiewicz is the primetime host of Turner Classic Movies. During his career at TCM, he has introduced thousands of movies on the air and conducted long-form interviews with hundreds of the industry’s top talents. Prior to TCM, Ben worked as a reporter and anchor in Charleston, SC, and Miami, FL, twice being named Best Anchor in South Florida by The New Times. Ben is also a regular co-host for the online political show he co-founded with Cenk Uygur in 2002, The Young Turks.

Since 2015, Ben has hosted numerous nights of the International Documentary Association’s Conversation Series, a career retrospective Q&A featuring the leading documentary filmmakers working today.