MILWAUKEE, June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Miller
Park, Associated Bank and the Brewers Community Foundation are
launching "Hits for Homes," a program that will directly benefit
Housing Resources, Inc. (HRI), a nonprofit organization that
provides support to low- to moderate-income homeowners and home
buyers in the Milwaukee community.
For every hit recorded by the Brewers during home games for the
rest of the season, Associated Bank and Brewers Community
Foundation will be teaming up to donate $250 to HRI, up to a combined $100,000.
"Associated Bank is a proud member of the Milwaukee community, and our partnership with
the Brewers Community Foundation offers an opportunity to enhance
our collective giving in Milwaukee," said Christopher Piotrowski, executive vice president
and chief marketing officer at Associated Bank. "We recognized a
need in our community, and the funds we raise will help ensure the
individuals served by Housing Resources have access to essential
home repair assistance."
Donations will be given to HRI and used for affordable home
repair grants designed to assist homeowners who experienced
financial distress and deferred maintenance on their properties in
Milwaukee County, Ozaukee County, Washington County and Waukesha County. Associated Bank strongly
believes in the mission of HRI to empower people to live their
dream of successful home ownership through education, advocacy and
supportive services. Associated has been a proud partner and
supporter of HRI since 2013, and has a history of partnering to
support homeownership in the Milwaukee community through advisory board and
volunteers' participation in teaching courses about homeownership.
"Thanks to organizations like Associated Bank and Brewers
Community Foundation, we are able to help many families. We are
excited about and grateful for this partnership," said Housing
Resources executive director, Trena
Bond.
Each hit and corresponding donation will tallied on the
Associated Bank Check Deck Screen, located above the Associated
Check Deck. For more information about how to apply for grants from
HRI, visit hri-wi.org.
"Brewers Community Foundation recognizes the critical need for
affordable, safe housing. We are happy to partner with Associated
Bank to positively impact children and their families," said
Cecelia Gore, executive director of
Brewers Community Foundation.
In addition to Hits for Homes, fans can choose to open a
Brewers™ checking account and debit card at Miller Park and receive
a $75 certificate to the Brewers Team
Store by Majestic or an Ultimate Brewers Experience. The Ultimate
Brewers Experience will be on Sunday,
September 27th from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m., including opportunities for batting
practice, playing catch in the outfield, pitching in the Brewers
bullpen, going down Bernie's slide, photo opportunities with a
Brewers legend, Bernie Brewer and
the Famous Racing Sausages. The Brewers Checking account includes
perks such as 2-for-1 ticket discounts on select games, a 10
percent discount at the team store, Brewers checks and debit cards,
as well as exclusive access to the Associated Bank "Check In" gate
located at left-centerfield. For more information, visit
www.associatedbank.com/brewers.
Fans can also stop by the Main Level Concourse near Section 113
to experience the Home Run Challenge game. Next to the game area,
they will find Associated bankers who are available to answer
questions and help them open a Brewers™ Checking account with added
perks.
ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
Associated Banc-Corp
(NYSE: ASB) has total assets of $27
billion and is one of the top 50 publicly traded, U.S. bank
holding companies. Headquartered in Green
Bay, Wis., Associated is a leading Midwest banking
franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services
in more than 200 banking locations serving more than 100
communities throughout Wisconsin,
Illinois and Minnesota, and commercial financial services
in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A., is an Equal
Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More
information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at
www.associatedbank.com.
ABOUT BREWERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Brewers Community
Foundation harnesses the pride, passion and commitment of Brewers
fans, players and other supporters to positively impact the lives
of children and their families in Greater
Milwaukee and Wisconsin. The Foundation's funding
efforts strategically extend financial support to nonprofits that
provide quality programming in the areas of health, education,
recreation and basic needs, with a particular focus on low-income
and disadvantaged youth and their families.
ABOUT HOUSING RESOURCES, INC.
Housing Resources, Inc.
(HRI) was founded in 1991 as a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to
providing education and counseling to first-time low and moderate
income homebuyers. HRI's mission is to empower people to live
their dream of homeownership through education, advocacy and
supportive services. HRI has successfully assisted thousands
of individuals and families in achieving their goal of
homeownership, as well as provided services that help homeowners
maintain their homes.
Housing Resources, Inc. is a chartered member of NeighborWorks®;
a nationwide network of 240 trained and certified community
development organizations at work in nearly 4,000 communities
across America. Working in partnership with others, NeighborWorks®
organizations are leaders in strengthening communities and creating
affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income
families.
Contact: Cindy
Lorentzen
Public Relations
Specialist
414-278-1876
Cynthia.Lorentzen@associatedbank.com
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