The Oso, Wash., mudslide that claimed the lives of at least 24 people has hit close to home for the state's credit union community, which is rallying to raise funds to help families affected by the March 22 natural disaster.
Troy Stang, president/CEO of the Northwest Credit Union Association., said at least one credit union member lost his wife and a grandchild, and at least four credit union members lost their family homes. Twenty-two people were still missing as of April 1, news services reported.
"We believe as the recovery efforts continue, we will learn of more impact on credit union members," Stang said. "But member or not, they are our neighbors and our credit unions want to help."
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