The National Credit Union Foundation said more than $100,000 hasnow been raised in the week since the CUAid.coop online disasterrelief system was activated a week ago in the wake of HurricaneSandy.
|The NCUF is working with the New Jersey Credit Union League andthe Credit Union Association of New York to distribute the funds,all of which will go directly to supporting credit union employeesand members as they recover from the storm.
|“We continue to deal with a gasoline shortage, lack of basicnecessities for those who have lost their homes and many are stillwithout power. With the temperature dropping and a Northeasterapproaching later this week, we need resources to ensure basicneeds are met for those most impacted,” said Paul Gentile, NJCULpresident/CEO.
|“I have been touched by the outreach we have received fromcredit unions and credit union system organizations throughout thecountry. It is so valuable to have a fund like CU Aid available toconcentrate fundraising efforts,” Gentile said.
|William J. Mellin, CUANY president/CEO, said. “The need forfinancial assistance is great, which is why I am asking everyone toopen your hearts and give whatever you can. To those that havealready donated to help our credit union family, thankyou!”
|Click hereto watch a video message from Mellin.
|The NCUF is providing online access to a variety of CUAid web buttons for creditunion websites. Please click here for the easily linkable buttons, including onesspecific to the current Hurricane Sandy campaign.
|Click here for a direct link to the donation form.
|Credit union people wishing to apply for a grant from the aidfund can find applications at the websites of the New Jersey Credit UnionLeague and the New York CreditUnion Foundation.
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