2017: A year of disasters

2017 was a year of unprecedented disasters. Within a few weeks of each other, we were struck with Hurricane Harvey, Irma, Maria and the California Wildfires.

The Foundation activated CUAid to assist the credit union people affected by these disasters, and the outpouring of support we received was astounding. The credit union community did not hesitate to step up and demonstrate the credit union philosophy of “people helping people”.

Since CUAid was activated, over $2.8 million has been raised for these four disasters – WOW. Thank you to all who donated, you truly made a difference.

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