Month: August 2023

DETROIT, August 4, 2023 /3BL/ – The Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment Mobile (eBus) will begin its tour in Eastern Michigan on August 5 and continue throughout the month of August. The purpose of the eBus is to provide financial empowerment resources to communities throughout our bank footprint. Through internal and external partnerships, the eBus serves as a mobile classroom offering individuals financial counseling on how to build wealth. Fifth Third’s eBus is open and free to the community with 20 dates and locations to choose from in Detroit, Dearborn Heights, Eastpointe, Flint, Monroe, Oak Park, Pontiac and Southfield, Michigan (full schedule and details below).

Fifth Third’s eBus (pictured above) is equipped with 12 desktop computer stations and Wi-Fi capabilities. Visitors to the eBus are greeted by Fifth Third Bank employee volunteers and community partner representatives when they arrive. They are assisted with reviewing credit reports and scores, one-on-one credit counseling, interactive financial education modules, homebuyer education tools, job search assistance, online account opening assistance, and loan referral services.

The Bank’s financial empowerment mobile is part of the Bank’s Lives Improved Through Financial Empowerment (L.I.F.E.) program and focuses on making a positive impact across its 10-state footprint in the areas of home mortgage, small business and community development lending and investments. More than half a million people have visited the eBus since 2004.

While onboard, visitors can:

Request a credit report and review it with a professionalReceive personalized evaluation of financesReceive Internet Banking and Bill Payment demonstrationsSpeak with non-profit organizations regarding housing, money management and business adviceReceive consultation on foreclosure preventionConduct online job searchesOnline account openingsLoan application referrals

“We are committed to improving lives in our community through financial education,” said David Girodat, Fifth Third Bank Eastern Michigan Region President. “The eBus allows us to serve people throughout the region where they live and work to provide the knowledge and tools to help them take control of their financial futures.”

The Fifth Third Financial Empowerment Mobile schedule:

DateCommunity PartnersEvent Location Event TimeAug. 5St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church13500 Wyoming 
Detroit, MI 4823810 a.m. – 2 p.m.Aug. 7Monroe County Opportunity Program120 East Chester 
Monroe, MI 4816110 a.m. – 3 p.m.Aug. 8Matrix Human Services

13560 East McNichols

Detroit, MI 48205

9 – 11 a.m.Aug. 9Monroe County Opportunity Program120 East Chester 
Monroe, MI 4816110 a.m. – 3 p.m.Aug.10 Community Housing Network

Jefferson Oaks: 
22001 Republic Ave.

Oak Park, MI 48237

1 – 3 p.m.Aug.11 Communities First

Belle Isle:

2402 Vista Drive

Detroit, MI 48207

6 – 9 p.m.Aug.15 Detroit Land Bank

Johnson Recreation Center: 
8550 Chippewa Ave.

Detroit, MI 48221

10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.Aug.16 Detroit Development Fund

Fifth Third Bank: 
3927 West 8 Mile

Detroit, MI 48221

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Aug.17 Southfield Public Schools

24675 Lahser

Southfield, MI 48033

1:30 – 7 p.m.Aug.18 Christ the King Catholic Church

20800 Grand River

Detroit, MI 48219

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Aug.19 Resource Fair

Skinner Playfield: 
12800 Kelly

Detroit, MI 48224

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Aug.22 Community Housing Network

Grafton Townhomes: 
14800 East 9 Mile

Eastpointe, MI 48021

1 – 3 p.m.Aug.23 Southwest Solutions

5716 Michigan Ave.

Detroit, MI 48210

9:30 a.m. –

2:30 p.m.

Aug.24 Community Housing Network

333 Auburn Ave.

Pontiac, MI 48321

1 – 3 p.m.Aug.25 Communities First Flint

1101 S. Saginaw Street

Flint, MI 48502

6 – 9 p.m.Aug.26 Black Family DevelopmentDouble Tree by Hilton: 
5801 Southfield Fwy. 
Detroit, MI 4820510 a.m. – 
12:30 p.m.Aug.27 Hype Athletics

23302 W. Warren

Dearborn Hts., MI 48127

11 a.m. – 6 p.m.Aug.29 Lighthouse Pontiac46156 Woodward Ave. 
Pontiac, MI 4834210 a.m. – 2 p.m.Aug.30 TechTown 
 Wayne State Univ. campus

440 Burroughs

Detroit, MI 48202

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.Aug.31 Michigan Women Forward – Osborne Business Assoc.

Matrix Center: 
13560 East McNichols

Detroit, MI 48205

9 – 11 a.m.

About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank, and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at  www.53.com.