BMO Financial Group today announced a donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support communities and those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

"BMO has had customers in the greater Houston area for generations, and we've had an office in Houston since 1962. We stand with our neighbors through both good and challenging times," said Jon Marinelli, U.S. Group Head, Global Energy, Houston, BMO Capital Markets.

"We are here to help those whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Our thoughts are with our friends, families, neighbors, colleagues and all the communities that have been impacted."

BMO encourages businesses and individuals who would like to help to donate online at: http://www.redcross.org/index.jsp

About BMO Financial Group

Established in 1817, and currently marking its 200th year of operations, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified financial services provider based in North America. With total assets of $719 billion as of April 30, 2017, and more than 45,000 employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.