Quotes from the Banking Community
The American Bankers Association brings together banks of all sizes and charters to strengthen America’s economy and our communities. I want to express our thanks to the people running this great program and bringing it to bankers across the country. The freedom we enjoy as Americans has been protected by our armed forces and we all need to do a better job in protecting our Veterans. As bankers we are honored to have this opportunity to thank thousands of Veterans and to give those Veterans living in Veterans nursing homes the safety and security they deserve. No one who has fought for our country should have to worry about theft of their personal possessions. We want to do our part to protect them because over the years, there are too many wars that have protected us. 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
The ICBA would like to recognize the terrific and powerful track record of the Senior Crimestoppers program. With the SHCPF and its leadership, it is not just a mission to provide these services in safety for senior citizens across the country but it really is a passion. So on behalf of ICBA, its leadership and the 5,000 member banks across the country, we look forward to helping the Veterans who have fought so hard for the country we love and for the liberties they have made possible.
– Gary Teagno, President & CEO, ICBA Services Network, Independent Community Bankers of America, Washington, DC
Several of the residents have since come into the bank and opened new accounts and signed up for online banking as a direct result of the Foundation’s Welcome Home Banking website. Because of programs like Welcome Home Banking, we are able to reach out on a personal level with the residents of our nursing homes.
– Don Grobowsky, Chairman of the Board & CEO, First State Bank of Central Texas, Temple, TX
I joined Metropolitan National Bank and was charged with fixing the problem of having a low satisfactory on our last CRA examination. In talking with our examiners, they knew about the Foundation and endorsed the Foundation and so for the last two exams, in our performance evaluation on the Investment side; it specifically mentions the Foundation as one of our CRA qualified investments. You can’t get any better than that. It really works!! And you could say that I fixed our problem.
– Virgil Miller, SVP, Metropolitan National Bank, Little Rock, AR
Investing in the SHCPF allows us to meet our CRA investment goals as well as give the bank a risk free investment. The process of completing the transaction was easy. From transferring the security to the setting up of the presentation at the sponsored nursing home…everything was easy and pain free. It was so easy in fact, that after making the first investment, I became so enthused in the process and helping the senior citizens in our community, that I presented the idea to the bank to sponsor a second nursing home, which we did the beginning of this year. Participating in the SHCPF has made it easy to meet our goals without having to do a lot of work in the process. They’re just a phone call away and it is a win-win situation for the bank and the communities we serve.
– Shelia Williamson-Branch, Corporate Compliance Officer, Square 1 Bank, Durham, NC
The Foundation made it easy to get the word out and worked with our bank’s marketing department to help spread throughout the state. The public relations campaign had far reaching effects. It started with the family members of the residents calling into the bank asking more about the Senior Crimestoppers program and why the bank would do this. It ended up with the family members opening accounts. We even received a call from the Governors office asking what we were doing! Don’t underestimate the power public relations when you make the decision to join the Foundation. They will support you every step of the way.
– Taylor Barras, Market President, IBERIABank, New Iberia, LA
Being the sponsor of a nursing home is just the right thing to do. It is a great investment in your community and the bank gets credit on its CRA exam. If you have been to a senior facility, then you know all the things that can happen and the good you can do with this program. If you can prevent even one incident, you have done a lot of good. And that is what this is all about; it’s about doing good.
– Vic Pierson, President, Moody National Bank, Galveston, TX
"That is what's different about Senior Crimestoppers. You can actually see the impact of your investment. New business generated by the program has been staggering. No risk, no work, 11.5% annual yield. We want all we can get. Bottomline, the results have surprised us all. It's simple, it works and it gives us CRA credit."
– Bill Reed, Vice-Chairman, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, GA
"Mountain 1st works to improve the communities in which we live and work. Being involved with the SHCPF means being an integral part of our community and improving the quality of life is fundamental to who we are. We are pleased to join the Foundation to provide this exceptional service to seniors and their families."
– Greg Gibson, CEO, Mountain 1st Bank & Trust, Hendersonville, NC
"Not only will we be providing lock boxes to the residents for prevention purposes, the crime reporting tip-service also will be a boon to residents. This program allows us to get CRA credit for participating and at the same time provide added security for the nursing homes. It’s a win-win for everybody."
– Jimmy Clayton, President & CEO, Planters Bank, Indianola, MS
"The Foundation has been very easy to work with. Basically, all we had to do was identify the amount we wanted to invest and which bond we wanted to utilize for collateral purposes. The Foundation took care of everything else for us. It has been a very easy way for us to satisfy a portion of our annual CRA requirement."
– Jennifer L. Foote, CRA Officer, Bank First National, Manitowoc, WI
"In 2003, The Guilford Savings Bank became the first bank in Connecticut to enroll in the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation's "Crimestoppers" program and we continue to be a proud supporter. It truly presents a win-win situation for everyone involved. Our investment facilitates a reduction of crime in the elderly care facilities we sponsor, which obviously makes them better places in which to reside and work. It also gives us the opportunity to cross-market our retail offerings to a captive audience. The icing on the cake is that we receive CRA qualified investment credit for doing something that directly benefits the communities we serve."
– Timothy P. Geelan, Senior Vice President, The Guilford Savings Bank, Guilford, CT
"Crime in nursing homes is a sad but very real problem throughout our nation. Republic Bank views this investment as a positive way to have an impact in the community we serve."
– Steven E. Trager, Chairman/CEO, Republic Bank & Trust Company, Louisville, KY
"The First National Bank of Jeffersonville is committed to the communities it serves and we believe it is vital for a bank to help insure the safety and security of our community’s nursing homes."
– Raymond L. Walter, President & CEO, The First National Bank of Jeffersonville Jeffersonville, NY
“For generations we have been committed to the communities we serve. I believe it is one or our responsibilities as a good corporate citizen to see our seniors treated with love and respect and not have to worry about their safety. The highly successful Senior Crimestoppers program helps us achieve our objectives. ”
– John T. Tilton, President and CEO of The Heritage Bank, Lucama, NC
"We were looking for something that could be a good investment in the community which would allow us to do something different from other banks in the area. This program has passed the test on all fronts. In fact, one of the nursing homes that we sponsor has moved their entire banking relationship to our bank and it has been positive for everybody."
– Carla Jarrell, VP Compliance, Bank of Nashville, Nashville, TN
"This program provides an invaluable service, working toward the safety and protection of particularly vulnerable seniors."
– Guillarmo Villar, President/CEO, Mercantil CommerceBank, Coral Gables, FL
"Security Savings Bank is pleased to partner with SHCPF to bring this incredible program to seniors at no cost so they may continue to be safe and secure. Our investment in this program will help to strengthen the fight against crime perpetrated against the elderly."
– Ken Mabe, President and CEO of Security Savings Bank, Southport, NC
“There’s the old adage that says 'I'd like to do something but I don’t know how to get involved.' The Foundation makes it easy for us to get involved. Several of the residents have since come into the bank and opened new accounts and signed up for online banking as a direct result of the Foundation’s Welcome Home Banking website. Because of programs like Welcome Home Banking, we are able to reach out on a personal level with the residents of our nursing homes.”
– Kim Dickerson, CRA Officer, Orange Savings Bank, Orange, TX
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
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