More than $70,000 Raised; Applications Encouraged
(Albany, NY) –The Credit Union Association of New York’s Affiliate companies, CUC Mortgage Corporation, Covera and Universal Sharing Network (UsNet), have pledged a total of $25,000 to the New York Credit Union Foundation’s statewide Disaster Relief Fund to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims. Additionally, CUNA Mutual Group is contributing $10,000.
Thanks to these donations and those received from other donors—including credit unions, individuals and system providers—more than $70,000 has been raised for the Fund, creating a pool of much-needed funds for New York credit unions, credit union employees/volunteer leaders and members impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
The funds raised are a tremendous show of support for New York’s credit union community.
“Helping comes naturally to credit union people. That inclination is even stronger when you know that an individual you have served on a committee with, hiked the hill with or attended a credit union roundtable with is the one who needs your help,” said Vicki O’Neill, president/CEO of ACMG FCU and chairperson of the Foundation’s board of trustees. “Occasions like this present us with the opportunity to remind ourselves of what it means to be part of a unique and meaningful movement.”
The Credit Union Association of New York hosted a lunch fundraiser last Friday for its staff and staff from Alloya Corporate FCU, raising nearly $1,400 for the Fund. CUNA Mutual Group was also represented at the event.
The Association matched all funds donated by Association staff through last Friday, including during the lunch event. With the match, the Association and its staff have donated nearly $6,000 to the Fund.
“Hurricane Sandy has created numerous challenges for impacted credit unions, including financial hardship among their staff and their members,” said William J. Mellin, president and CEO of the Association. “As credit unions work to address these challenges, the Association is committed to providing as much support as possible."
The Association and its Foundation are encouraging credit unions, individuals and system providers to donate. All donations will be used to help impacted New York credit unions and credit union employees/volunteer leaders and members who do not receive financial assistance from CUAid, the National Credit Union Foundation’s disaster relief system.
Those impacted are encouraged to apply for assistance. For more information or to download an application, visit the New York Credit Union Foundation website (www.nycuf.org).
The Credit Union Association of New York has served as the trade association for the state’s credit unions for 95 years. New York credit unions have assets of more than $57 billion and serve 4.6 million members. To learn more about the Association, visit www.cuany.org.