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Bankers is proud to support the causes that affect our customers and their
families. That's why our community partnerships are so important to us.
Alzheimer's Association
Experts estimate that 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. By 2050, that number
is expected to grow to as many as 16 million.*
The Alzheimer's Association is the nation's leading voluntary health organization
in Alzheimer care, support and research. Bankers is a proud national sponsor of the Alzheimer's
Association and supports its vision for a world without Alzheimer's.
For nine years running, Bankers has organized Forget Me Not Days®, our
nationwide fundraising campaign to collect donations for the Alzheimer's
Association and raise public awareness of the disease. Since 2003, Bankers has helped raise more than $2.4 million
for the Association through the fundraiser
and corporate donations.
Meals on Wheels Chicago
Every weekday, Meals on Wheels Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago
Department of Family and Support Services, delivers more than 8,000 meals
to Chicago's homebound seniors. In some cases, it's their only opportunity
for healthy, nutritious meals on a regular basis. In addition, daily contact with a
caring driver gives Meals on Wheels Chicago clients a social connection to the
outside world.
Since 2004, Bankers has contributed $200,000 to Meals on Wheels Chicago to
help support programs such as Home Delivered Meals, Holiday Meals, Short-Term Immediate Meals and Home
Modification, which involves adapting a recipient's home to his or her unique needs.
United Way
United Way of America is a national network of more than 1,300 locally governed
organizations that work to create lasting change. The United Way helps sustain
vital human services for those who need help most, while reducing such needs for future generations.
Each year, United Way conducts a nationwide campaign to raise money for
charities and cooperative agencies. Its core values include diversity and inclusion,
advocating that a variety of voices are heard and supported. It supports programs in the
areas of education, income and health that lead to successful lives for all Americans.
In 2010, Bankers employees generated more than $69,000 to the United Way Workplace Campaign.
*Source: Alzheimer's Association, 2010
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