“I commend the Foundation for working with the banking industry to protect low and moderate income seniors and Veterans living in nursing homes. The FDIC strongly supports these efforts and we show it by granting CRA credit for loans and investments the banks make in the Foundation.”
– Sheila Bair, Chairman, FDIC
Senior Crimestoppers

The Senior Crimestoppers program represents the most unique partnership alliance ever formed for the good of a common cause
I know there are plenty of banks across the country that will embrace this opportunity to serve our veterans in such a tangible and meaningful way. It is good business but more importantly, it is the right thing to do.
– Edward Yingling, President & CEO, American Bankers Association, Washington , DC

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide safe and secure living environments for senior housing residents through the provision of the Senior Crimestoppers program and to allow banks the most favorable regulatory and business structure possible for the purpose of fulfillment of CRA obligations and retail banking opportunities. Read more about SHCP Foundation or download our 2009 annual report.

Foundation and Partner News

07/16/10 - Foundation Announces Featured Speakers at October 2010 Conference

Featured Speakers at this year's conference are FDIC Vice Chairman Martin Gruenberg, member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and a ranking member of the Special Committee on Aging, US Senator Bob Corker, past chairman of the National Advisory Committee of Fannie Mae in Washington, DC, past chairman of the ICBA, and President and CEO of MidSouth Bank C. R. "Rusty" Cloutier, and former OTS Chairman and SHCPF Director John Reich. More

06/20/10 - Elder Abuse Investigations into Incidents at State Veterans Home in Texas

A certified nurse aide saw a co-worker grab the 97-year-old Veteran from his wheelchair and slam him into his bed. World War II Navy Veteran, John Harris, suffering from Alzheimer's disease, was taken to the hospital that night when he complained of hip pain, according to a state inspection report.
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05/13/10 - Enterprise Bank of Florida Funds Senior Crimestoppers Program at North Lake Rehabilitation and Health Center

“We’re happy to sponsor a program that will provide a safe, secure living environment for residents and staff,” said Timothy L. Terry, President and CEO of Enterprise Bank of Florida. “For over twenty years we have been committed to the communities we serve. I believe it is one of our responsibilities as a good corporate citizen. I also believe that our seniors deserve to be treated with love and respect, while not having to worry about their safety. This highly successful senior crime prevention program helps us achieve our objectives,” Terry concluded. More

04/01/10 - Metro Bank Partners with Local Senior Homes to Prevent Acts of Crime

“Metro Bank is proud to bring the Senior Crimestoppers program to the Jewish Home and Lancashire Hall,” said Metro Bank Senior Vice President and Central Pennsylvania Market Manager Steve Solk. “We look forward to supporting the facilities as they work to ensure a safe and secure environment for their residents.” More

03/10/10 - Franklin Savings Bank Makes Investment To Aid Local Senior Housing Facility

"Franklin Savings Bank is pleased to present the first bank-sponsored program in New Hampshire to Mountain Ridge Center so they may continue to provide a safe and secure environment for residents," stated Jeff Savage, President and CEO. "FSB’s investment in this program will help to strengthen the fight against crime perpetrated against the elderly." More

Transforming Lives

With the support of our partners, the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation transforms the lives of vulnerable nursing home residents. It is hard to overstate the transformative effect a bank can have on the life of an elderly person by removing fear from their lives — fear of neglect, fear of theft, fear of needing equipment and not knowing where to turn. Click on the stories below to learn more about how Senior Crime Stoppers is transforming lives every day.

Marquez Hillard Story
Marquez’ Life changed in a second but with the help of Senior Crime Stoppers, his wish for a new wheelchair came true. More

Carolyn Denny Story
The SHCPF has helped to open the pathways of communication for Carolyn with a new laptop. More

Regulatory Letters

OCC Deputy Controller (PDF)
OCC Assistant Deputy Controller (PDF)
MA Commissioner of Banks (PDF)
State of NY (PDF)
Excerpts from CRA Performance Evaluations

Join Us In Memphis for the 2010 Doing Well by Doing Good Bankers Conference. More