In separate actions aimed at providing financial relief to Alabama victims of the April 27 tornadoes, Corporate America Credit Union and the foundation for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions pledged $200,000 in matched-aid Wednesday.

These were largest grants so far among industry groups to assist victims of the killer tornadoes that swept seven southeastern states, hitting Alabama the hardest.

In a statement, Thomas Bonds, president/CEO of Corporate America, the Alabama corporate, said it would be matching CU contributions up to a maximum of $100,000 directed toward employees, members and their families. The contributions, said Bonds, would demonstrate that the industry "wants to help" all it can.

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