EVANSVILLE, Ind., Sept. 13, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Old National Bancorp (NYSE:ONB) has announced an initiative to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina find solutions to their banking questions and concerns. The service will be offered to those who have sought refuge within the Old National Bancorp footprint of Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois.
Included in this release is a link to a document which outlines the service and guidance that Old National Bank associates will provide to the victims. Those needing assistance can visit a local Old National Bank financial center or contact the call center at 1-800-731-Bank.
"The images of the immense destruction and the human suffering are almost unbearable. This is the time we must all pull together, looking beyond personal gain and work in partnership to share resources, knowledge and support to our fellow Americans in despair," stated Bob Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of Old National Bancorp.
To date, Old National Bancorp has raised over $65,000 and donated over $10,000 to the relief efforts. Along with the corporate donations, the bank has encouraged regional offices, branches and departments to take part in fundraising efforts. The following are just of few of the relief efforts that have and are taking place to raise money for the victims:
-- Terre Haute, IN: Spearheading `Mile of Quarters' fundraiser
-- Boonville, IN: Sponsoring local Radiothon
-- Carmi, IL: Hosted bake sale and challenged local businesses
-- Northbrook Branch - Evansville, IN: Collecting non-perishables
for victims
-- Finance Department: Raised $1,602 from a 'Jean Day' fundraiser
-- Greenville, KY: Promoted and hosted public bake sale
-- ONB Insurance Division: Hosting a silent auction
Note: The above is just a snapshot of the many fundraising efforts
spearheaded by Old National Bank associates.
Old National Bancorp started a relief fund just days following the catastrophe. Individuals can continue to make donations to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund at any Old National Bank financial center.
With $8.7 billion in assets, Old National Bancorp is the largest financial services holding company headquartered in Indiana and ranks among the top 100 banking companies in the United States. Since its founding in Evansville in 1834, Old National has focused on community banking by building long-term, highly valued relationships with clients in its primary footprint of Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. Focused on exceeding client expectations, the Old National team of financial professionals provides a broad range of services including retail and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, and brokerage. For more information and financial trend data, please visit the company's website at www.oldnational.com.
Please cut-and-paste or click on the following URL to view the PDF file "HOW CAN OLD NATIONAL BANK PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS" which outlines the services to be offered:
http://media.primezone.com/cache/5764/file/2197.pdf
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