Navy Federal Credit Union and Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union have been playing important roles in the BP oil spill restoration.
The $40 billion Navy said last week that while BP turned aside its direct offer to provide volunteers for beach cleanup, the Vienna, Va.-based CU with major operations in Pensacola took part in key Chamber of Commerce programs providing assistance to businessmen and others suffering losses. Navy has also helped local groups seeking to stem the loss of tourist dollars.
Meanwhile, the $350 million Gulf Winds FCU of Pensacola, Fla., reported its matching donation campaign to assist the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida topped $68,000, and is expected to reach $100,000 by the end of August.
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