We’re honored to give back to those who have dedicated themselves to serving our country
At Fifth Third we’re proud to support veterans in a variety of ways, including the delivery of military- and veteran-focused financial products and services. We also have a year-round, comprehensive program of veteran and military support in the communities we serve, including commemorative events, supportive outreach, job assistance and facilitating educational opportunities. The Bank’s support culminates in a very public way each November, the month of Veterans Day. We host commemorative events throughout our 10-state footprint that honor past and present servicemen and women.
In 2016, Fifth Third is expanding its successful financial education outreach program, Empower U®, into military and/or veterans organizations. Empower U is one of Fifth Third Bank’s L.I.F.E. (Lives Improved through Financial Empowerment®) programs, which deliver free financial education resources to individuals at every age and stage of life.
For more information about Empower U® and classes offered in your area, contact your local Fifth Third Bank Community & Economic Development Manager.
The Chicago region will host its annual Veterans Day of Appreciation Hiring & Resource Fair at Navy Pier. This popular event has been responsible for connecting over 300 veterans and active duty military to Chicago area employees who are hiring. The event will be held on Friday, November 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Crystal Garden at Navy Pier.
In addition, on Veterans Day, employees will host six “Shop & Drop” events to benefit Operation Support Our Troops at area Jewel-Osco Food stores. Bank employees will encourage shoppers to pick up a few extra items during their grocery trip and donate them for care packages that will be sent to troops serving overseas over the upcoming holiday season. For more information, visit www.osotamerica.org.
Lastly, the Chicago region also plans to teach free Empower U classes to local veterans groups on topics including: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
Fifth Third employees are teaching Empower U® financial education classes to local veterans. Topics include: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
The Northeastern Ohio region is collaborating with the Veterans Business Resource Center, Lorain County Community College and the VA Medical Center to provide financial education training. In addition, Fifth Third employees are teaching Empower U® financial education classes to local veterans. Topics include: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
Fifth Third’s Military Business Resource Group is supporting Honor Ride Ohio, Ride 2 Recovery, through sponsorship and employee volunteerism. The annual event hosts more than 1,000 bike riders and supports veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. In May 2016, 30 Fifth Third riders raised $3,200 for Honor Ride Ohio.
In addition, employee volunteers are teaching Empower U® financial education classes to local veterans. Topics include: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
Fifth Third employees are teaching Empower U® financial education classes to local veterans. Topics include: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
Fifth Third employees are teaching Empower U® financial education classes to local veterans. Topics include: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
Fifth Third employees are teaching Empower U® financial education classes to local veterans. Topics include: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
Fifth Third employees are teaching Empower U® financial education classes to local veterans. Topics include: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
Fifth Third employees are teaching Empower U® financial education classes to local veterans. Topics include: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
Fifth Third employees are teaching Empower U® financial education classes to local veterans. Topics include: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
Fifth Third employees are teaching Empower U® financial education classes to local veterans. Topics include: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
The North Florida region facilitates a matching donation campaign in its banking centers from October 19 through November 19 to benefit the Camaraderie Foundation, a Florida-based organization dedicated to providing healing for the invisible wounds of war through counseling, emotional and spiritual support for all branches of military service members, veterans and their families.
In Central Florida, Fifth Third Bank is a key sponsor of the 98.9 WMMO Downtown Concert Series, which is focused on recognizing veterans.
In Tampa Bay, Fifth Third Bank sponsors the US 103.5 Letters to Home program that supports soldiers sending on air messages to family and friends at home. Fifth Third is also a participant in the VA Hospital’s Veteran’s Day Parade to provide financial education to the community via its Financial Empowerment Mobile.
In Jacksonville, Fifth Third sponsors the School of Aviation Veteran’s Scholarship at Jacksonville University to enable student veterans to work toward a commercial pilot and flight instructor license while earning a bachelor's degree.
The South Florida region will host Veteran/Customer Appreciation events at all of its branches during the week of November in honor of Veterans. In addition, the region’s Cape Coral Branch is hosting the Cape Coral Veteran’s Museum Bus.
The South Florida region also plans to teach free Empower U classes to local veterans groups on topics including: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
Fifth Third employees are teaching Empower U® financial education classes to local veterans. Topics include: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
The Toledo region supports our veterans by sponsoring the Day of Honor at the Toledo Zoo, which provides free entry to all military members and their families on Sunday, September 11. The region also sponsors a Veteran’s Fair and Appreciate Breakfast on Veteran’s Day and engages its Military Business Resource Group to coordinate local service projects for Fifth Third employees.
In addition, Fifth Third employees are teaching Empower U® financial education classes to local veterans. Topics include: Financial Checkup 101, Budgeting & Savings, Boost Your Credit Score, Preparing for Homeownership, and Protecting Your Identity. All class participants will receive a personalized Empowerment Plan as well as the opportunity to meet for a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fifth Third banker to discuss individualized financial advice.
Products and Services
As a current or former member of the U.S. military, you and your family should receive something extra in recognition of your service to our country. That's why we offer unique banking privileges and benefits to all military families including active duty, retired, reserve/guard, and veterans.* Learn more
VA loans are government-insured loans offered to qualifying veterans of the armed services, those currently in active duty or reserves, and widows and widowers of veterans. *Learn more
SBA Patriot Express Loan is for veterans and members of the military community that want to establish or expand small businesses. Current spouses or widowed spouses of a service member or veteran also may be eligible to participate.*Learn more
Lending is subject to credit review and approval.
Showing Our Colors in Gratitude
Fifth Third Bank employees proudly wear our company's lapel pin, and around Veterans Day, we wear a patriotic ribbon to recognize our armed forces. Veterans wear a different commemorative ribbon so that they can be identified and thanked for their service. In this small but meaningful way, Fifth Third Bank salutes the heroes who keep our country free.
"Our employee ribbon program is one of many Veterans Day efforts the Bank undertakes to give something back to those who have given so much," said Chad Borton, executive vice president, head of Fifth Third's Consumer Bank and an Army veteran himself.
Fifth Third has active Military BRGs in many of its regions, including Chicago, Cincinnati, Central Ohio (Columbus), Northwestern Ohio (Toledo), Western Michigan (Grand Rapids) and Tennessee.
Business resource groups throughout the Bank’s footprint work to infuse engagement and inclusiveness into our work environment and culture. The BRGs are open to all Fifth Third employees as members or allies in one or all of the groups. Our Military BRGs are active in the local community and often work in collaboration with military and veterans organization in projects of service, support and recognition.
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