TCF Bank Donates $30,000 to The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund
TCF Bank customers and team members in Michigan donated to help local
veterans and their families
WAYZATA, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TCF National Bank (TCF Bank), a subsidiary of TCF Financial Corporation
(TCF) (NYSE: TCB), today announced its customers and team members raised
more than $30,000 to support The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund
(FWSF), a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that supports wounded and
fallen veterans and their families in Michigan. TCF Bank customers and
team members donated money at more than 50 retail banking locations from
July to December 2015.
“We always can count on our generous customers and team members to give
back to the community in a big way,” said Lou Campos, director of retail
banking at TCF Bank. “Thanks to our customers and team members we
increased our fundraising for The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund by
more than $10,000 compared with last year. We’re proud that this money
stays in Michigan to support injured and fallen veterans and their
families.”
“TCF Bank is a great example of a company that gives back to the
community by supporting our veterans,” said Lynn Phillips, executive
director at The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund. “With the money they
raised, we’ve been able to support 15-20 veterans and their families by
paying for living and funeral expenses. Thank you to TCF Bank and its
customers and team members for making this very substantial donation and
for making life a little bit easier for veterans and their families.”
During the two years TCF Bank supported FWSF through its fundraising
efforts, TCF Bank customers and team members in Michigan donated more
than $50,000 to FWSF that helped 25-30 veterans and their families.
About TCF
TCF is a Wayzata, Minnesota-based national bank
holding company. As of December 31, 2015, TCF had $20 billion in total
assets and 375 branches in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, providing retail and
commercial banking services. TCF, through its subsidiaries, also
conducts commercial leasing, equipment finance, and auto finance
business in all 50 states and commercial inventory finance business in
all 50 states and Canada. For more information about TCF, visit tcfbank.com.
About The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund
The Fallen and
Wounded Soldiers Fund has provided support to Michigan-based
soldiers who serve and protect our country since 2006. Funds donated
provide support to injured soldiers to pay for living expenses such as
mortgage payments, utility bills, transportation and food. Financial
assistance also is provided to the families of the fallen. To learn more
about The Fallen Wounded Soldiers Fund or make a donation, visit fwsf.org.
Contacts
TCF Financial Corporation
Mark Goldman, 952-475-7050
news@tcfbank.com
or
The
Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund
Bob Phillips, 734-812-0339
bobphillips@fwsf.org
