Fifth Third Foundation Awards $10,000 to American Red Cross To Help Illinois Residents Impacted by Recent Tornadoes – MarketWatch Fifth Third Foundation Awards $10,000 to American Red Cross To Help Illinois Residents Impacted by Recent Tornadoes

CHICAGO, May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Fifth Third Foundation has announced a $10,000 grant awarded to the American Red Cross to assist disaster relief efforts for victims of the damage caused by the recent tornadoes in Northern Illinois. Established in 1948, the Fifth Third Foundation was the first philanthropic foundation established by a financial institution.

“We are making this contribution to help the communities hit hardest, so they can rebuild their homes and lives after the devastating tornadoes,” said Nicole Johnson-Scales, SVP, Community Development, Fifth Third Bank (Chicago).

Fifth Third Foundation encourages everyone who is interested in helping the citizens of Northern Illinois with tornado relief efforts to make a donation to the American Red Cross of Northwest Illinois.

The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank administers charitable giving for Fifth Third Bancorp. Fifth Third Bank is proud to serve as trustee, co-trustee or agent for over 70 private and corporate foundations. Additionally, the Foundation Office oversees philanthropic giving through the Fifth Third Foundation. About Fifth Third Bank:Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.