Bank of America Honors 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Expanded Support for First Responders, Veterans and Communities

NEW YORK, N.Y.New York - Bank of America today announced a $250,000two hundred fifty thousand dollar commitment to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, building on more than $160 millionone hundred sixty million dollars in support for first responders, veterans and military service members over the past 15 years as the nation prepares to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Beyond the new Tunnel to Towers partnership, Bank of America is expanding its support for organizations that preserve the history and legacy of September 11, including a $1 millionone million dollar commitment to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and funding for the National 9/11nine eleven Pentagon Memorial. The company is also supporting remembrance and service through 9/11nine eleven Day, New York-based first responder organizations and employee volunteer opportunities across the country.

"September 11 is a deeply significant part of our shared history," said Brian Moynihan, chair and chief executive officer of Bank of America. "As we remember those who lost their lives and recognize all who responded in service and sacrificed so much, we are continuing our longstanding support for first responders, veterans, military service members and the organizations that serve them."

Bank of America is providing two hundred fifty thousand dollars$250,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation to support new Veteran Villages offering housing and related services for veterans. The Veteran Villages are planned in 14 markets, including Buffalo, Charlotte, Detroit, Las Vegas, Long Island and New Jersey.

Bank employees will also participate in volunteer projects to assemble 3,000 "Welcome Home" care packages for individuals supported by Tunnel to Towers. Activities are planned in New York City; Washington, D CD.C.; Boston; Long Island; and New Jersey, in addition to the markets where the Veteran Villages will be developed.

"As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the heroes we lost that day and the brave men and women who answered the call to serve our country in the years that followed," said Frank Siller, chairman and CEO of Tunnel to Towers Foundation. "Bank of America's support for our Veteran Villages will change the lives of veterans who have struggled after returning home, providing them with a safe place to live and the support they need. We're grateful for their commitment to make sure no veteran is left behind on the streets of the country they served."

• Bank of America is providing one million dollars$1 million as lead sponsor of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum's new exhibition, In Their Honor: 25 Years of nine eleven9/11 Inspired Service, exploring the unity, resilience and service inspired by September 11.
• This commitment brings Bank of America's total support for the museum to more than twenty million dollars$20 million since its inception.

• Bank of America is providing one hundred thousand dollars$100,000 in expanded support for the National nine eleven9/11 Pentagon Memorial, bringing total support to two hundred seventy five thousand dollars$275,000.
• On September 12, the bank will participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the nine eleven9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center at the memorial in Arlington, V.A.Virginia

• Bank of America is sponsoring the Chairs of Remembrance in Bryant Park, near its offices which house more than 10,000 employees.
• The September 11 installation will feature 2,753 empty chairs, and employees and the public will be invited to place white carnations on them in remembrance of those who lost their lives.
• In connection with the Chairs of Remembrance installation, Bank of America will donate seventy five thousand dollars$75,000, divided equally among the FDNY Foundation, New York City Police Foundation and Port Authority PBA Widows' and Children's Fund.

• Bank of America employees have committed to completing 25,000 volunteer hours this year in support of first responders, veterans and military service members.
• More than 600 Merrill employees are expected to pack meals for local food banks in 23 cities as part of an annual day of service organized and led by the nonprofit nine eleven9/11 Day, continuing Merrill's nearly decade-long support of the organization.
• Through Wills for Heroes volunteer events in 12 markets, including Charlotte and 11 additional locations, employees and participating attorneys will prepare complimentary estate-planning documents for eligible first responders and their spouses or domestic partners.
• Employees will also participate in remembrance gatherings, moments of silence, care package projects and other service activities across the country.

• Long Island: A commemorative blood drive with the New York Blood Center at firehouses and colleges from September 3 through October 27.
• New York City: Bank of America has provided one million dollars$1 million in support this year for the Intrepid Museum, which is also a Museums on Us partner. Additional activities include an employee commemoration gathering and a Tunnel to Towers 5K involving 500 Bank of America runners.
• Greater Washington, D CD.C.: "Welcome Home" kit assembly, a moment of silence and volunteer activities through nine eleven9/11 Day, as well as participation in the National nine eleven9/11 Pentagon Memorial gala and ceremonial groundbreaking for the Memorial Visitor Education Center.
• Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania: Bank of America helped bring this important memorial to life by supporting its completion.
• Additional markets: Employees in communities across the country, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, North Carolina and Maine, will participate in local commemorations, volunteer projects and community events.

Answer: Bank of America recognizes the profound significance of this milestone, which directly affected employees, including those who lost their lives, their families and people around the world. The anniversary is an opportunity to honor their memory, recognize first responders and members of the armed forces, and continue supporting organizations dedicated to remembrance, education and service.

Answer: The figure represents Bank of America's support over more than 15 years for organizations and programs serving first responders, veterans and military service members.

Answer: Bank of America is providing two hundred fifty thousand dollars$250,000 to support Veteran Villages in 14 communities. Employees will also pack 3,000 "Welcome Home" care packages for individuals supported by the organization.

Answer: Employees will assemble care packages, pack meals for local food banks, take part in service projects and participate in remembrance gatherings and moments of silence. Employees have committed to completing 25,000 volunteer hours this year in support of first responders, military service members and veterans.

Answer: No. Programs and activities extend to communities across the United States, including Veteran Village locations in 14 markets, meal-packing events in more than 20 cities and local engagement in several additional markets.

Answer: In connection with the Chairs of Remembrance installation in Bryant Park, Bank of America will donate seventy five thousand dollars$75,000, divided equally among the FDNY Foundation, New York City Police Foundation and Port Authority PBA Widows' and Children's Fund.

Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 69 million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 A T MsATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 60 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. As the #1 small business lender in the United States (FDIC), Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries and/or jurisdictions. Bank of America Corporation stock (N Y S E B A CNYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Carla Molina, Bank of America
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