Stories show how Regions associates live the company’s core
values and make a meaningful difference for others
Regions Bank today announced the release of its Social
Responsibility Report – a testament to how the bank worked in 2017
to make life better for the communities it serves. The report,
titled “Doing More,” shares examples of how Regions helped to meet
needs, support growth and transform communities across the South,
Midwest and Texas.
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“From visually impaired children riding a bike for the first
time, to affordable new homes being built in underserved
neighborhoods, Regions was a part of so many good things in 2017,”
said Lajuana Bradford, Senior Vice President, Corporate Social
Responsibility for Regions. “This report gives readers a look at
how our associates, customers and community partners impacted
lives.”
A video library highlighting many of Regions’ community
activities is available on the Regions Financial YouTube channel.
Examples of Regions “Doing More” featured in the Social
Responsibility Report include:
Thanks to the Woodlawn Foundation, one of
Birmingham, Alabama’s most historic neighborhoods has new life and
hope for generations to come.
An area 15 blocks long by several blocks deep
on the north side of the railroad that first defined Alabama’s
largest city, suburban Woodlawn boomed before World War II, full of
young families and excitement. A decade later, new Interstates
hemmed Woodlawn in, changing the neighborhood that was home to
Woodlawn Community President Myeisha Hutchinson, her grandmother
and multiple generations.
Today, Hutchinson is seeing a rapid
reformation thanks to the investment of the Woodlawn Foundation and
community partners, including Regions Bank. Initiatives to meet
community needs and break the cycle of poverty include an early
learning center, a magnet school and affordable housing. Regions
provided financing for the Wood Station mixed-use housing
development through a Low Income Housing Tax Credit. The bank also
donated property for revitalization efforts.
“We started five years ago. Now we’re in the
toddler stage, moving to adolescence,” said Hutchinson. “What we’re
doing in Woodlawn is for the next generation and for generations to
come.”
See more of this story on the Regions
Financial YouTube Channel.
- Doing More at Mississippi
State
John Daniels’ job is to focus on Mississippi
State University students and provide them the tools they need to
manage their money wisely. But his vision extends past the
campus.
“My goal is to reach the entire student body
and go beyond, touching our alumni and students’ parents,” said
Daniels, the first to serve as Financial Literacy Coordinator at
the university in Starkville.
To reach Daniels’ goal, Mississippi State has
teamed with Regions Bank and EverFi to provide free financial
education to any MSU student who is interested. Regions provides
support through expertise and volunteers while EverFi, a nationally
renowned education technology company, provides an online learning
program called Transit – Financial Wellness™ that can be used
anywhere with access to the internet.
During the 2016-2017 school year, 8,455
Mississippi State students participated in Transit.
See more of this story on the Regions
Financial YouTube Channel.
- Doing More for Indiana
Students
Sitting on a bike, the second-grader wears a
pink outfit and a determined look.
“Riding a bike makes me a brave girl,” Kiarra
says. “Here. I’ll show you.”
The bike is stationary, but the feat is
unique. Through the work of Nine13sports, Kiarra and fellow
students at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
were recently introduced to the joy and freedom of pedaling through
a partnership with Regions Bank. The nonprofit promotes health and
wellness among school-aged children and uses technology to give an
exercise outlet to many who’ve never had the opportunity.
Tom Hanley, founder and CEO of Nine13sports,
is a four-time USA Cycling National Champion. He’s also a survivor.
In 2010, Hanley and 14 others were injured in a commercial vehicle
crash, which killed his best friend. Hanley suffered broken
vertebrae and a brain injury, ending his career as a competitive
cyclist. Now, he shares his love for cycling with students.
See more of this story on the Regions
Financial YouTube Channel.
In 2017, Regions supported hundreds of organizations through
grants, donations, charitable contributions and sponsorships. As
part of Regions’ support of community engagement, the company
provides associates a paid day off each year to volunteer. Regions
associates also participate in “Share the Good” initiatives, joint
service activities ranging from Habitat for Humanity projects to
food drives, financial education classes, random acts of kindness
and other events.
The complete “Doing More” 2017 Social Responsibility Report is
available on the Regions website at
www.regions.com/socialresponsibility.
About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $123 billion in
assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the
nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial
banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and
services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and
Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates
approximately 1,500 banking offices and 1,900 ATMs. Additional
information about Regions and its full line of products and
services can be found at www.regions.com.
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