The Indiana and Kentucky bankers associations are coming alongside their mutual member, Old National Bank, in donating in response to the tragic April 10 event at the bank’s downtown Louisville location.
Old National announced this week it would be donating $1 million across four organizations. First, $600,000 will go directly toward care and resources for the families of the deceased victims, injured survivors and those who were present and experienced psychological trauma. Another $400,000 is being given to show the bank’s gratitude to the community and the many heroes who emerged.
Donation Distribution
- $600,000: “Love for Louisville Old National Survivors Fund,” established by Community Foundation of Louisville
- $150,000: Louisville Metro Police Foundation (supporting Officer Nickolas Wilt)
- $150,000: University of Louisville Hospital Trauma Center
- $100,000: American Red Cross
The Love for Louisville ONB Survivors Fund directly benefits Old National team members and their families who were victims of the attack. This newly established fund will be managed by the Community Foundation of Louisville in partnership with the National Compassion Fund. All funds donated will go to those impacted.
“Old National is committed to providing continued care and support to all our impacted team members and the families of those who lost their loved ones,” said Old National Bank CEO Jim Ryan. “We are grateful to our friends at the Community Foundation of Louisville for establishing this additional source of support for those impacted. This newly created fund will provide an opportunity for those yearning to help to have a direct impact.”
Ryan also noted the tremendous and overwhelming support that has been displayed since the days following the tragedy along with a strong desire by friends, team members, partners and community members to provide care through action.
“To see a community come together to offer support and healing – whether those directly impacted were family, friends, acquaintances or even complete strangers – embodies the Hoosier and Kentuckian spirits,” said Amber R. Van Til, president and CEO of the Indiana Bankers Association.
The Indiana and Kentucky bankers associations are each making donations this week to the Love for Louisville ONB Survivors Fund. For those who have the means, we encourage doing the same and/or providing support by giving the gift of life through a blood donation.
More than anything, Ryan asked that members of the community help keep the memories of those who perished alive by “loving more, caring more deeply and supporting one another unconditionally.”