Fifth Third Bank's Ebus Tour Rolls Into Eastern Michigan
(MENAFN- 3BL) 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 professional Receive personalized evaluation of finances Receive Internet Banking and Bill Payment demonstrations Speak with non-profit organizations regarding housing, money management and business advice Receive consultation on foreclosure prevention Conduct online job searches Online account openings Loan 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:
| Date | Community Partners | Event Location | Event Time |
| Aug. 5 | St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church | 13500 Wyoming
Detroit, MI 48238 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| Aug. 7 | Monroe County Opportunity Program | 120 East Chester
Monroe, MI 48161 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Aug. 8 | Matrix Human Services | 13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205 | 9 - 11 a.m. |
| Aug. 9 | Monroe County Opportunity Program | 120 East Chester
Monroe, MI 48161 | 10 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 Development | Double Tree by Hilton:
5801 Southfield Fwy.
Detroit, MI 48205 | 10 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 Pontiac | 46156 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48342 | 10 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 .
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