CUAid Update: Over $25k Raised for CU People Affected by Colorado Wildfires

Disaster Relief Donations Encouraged as Need for Aid Continues
 
 Since activating its online disaster relief system CUAid.coop on June 29, the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) has already raised over $25,000 from the credit union community to assist credit union people affected by the wildfires in Colorado.
 
“It’s reported that the fire is 100% contained now, which is great news,” said Scott Earl, President/CEO of the Mountain West Credit Union Association. “However, there were more than 340 homes destroyed. Many families have been widely affected and will continue to need assistance and support for some time as they piece their community back together. The largest need right now for most organizations helping the evacuees and victims is financial.”
 
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“In a little over a week, we’ve raised over $25,000 with donations ranging from $5 to $5,000,” said Christopher Morris, NCUF Director of Communications. “That’s pretty impressive coming at a time when many people are on vacation. Credit unions have stepped up yet again to help those in need.”
 
Credit union supporters in every state can make donations through CUAid, which is secure website that accepts credit cards and includes information on wire transfers and mail donations (www.cuaid.coop). CUAid is the only program of its kind that enables credit union employees, volunteers, and members, as well as credit unions and state credit union foundations across the U.S., to contribute directly to support other credit union people. 100% of the donations through CUAid goes to credit union disaster relief.
 
As donations are posted through CUAid.coop, NCUF is coordinating with the Mountain West Credit Union Association to distribute money efficiently to credit union employees and members in the affected areas.
 
CUAid was developed by NCUF in cooperation with state credit union foundations, state credit union leagues, and the Credit Union National Association’s Disaster Preparedness Committee in 2006.
 
Organizations and individuals can use a variety of CUAid web buttons for their website, including ones customized for the current fundraising campaign. Please click here for the easily linkable buttons. Click here for a direct link to the donation form.

Note: The Oklahoma Credit Union Foundation donated to this cause.