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Houston Chapter of Credit Union donates to the Colorado flood relief efforts

HOUSTON, TX (November 1, 2013) — The Houston Chapter of Credit Union Board of Directors approved a donation in the amount of $2,500 to support flood relief efforts in Colorado following the devastating floods that impacted the state last month.

The donation will be distributed directly to the Mountain West Credit Union Foundation to benefit credit union employees and their families affected by the floods. Clint Hartmann, President of the Houston Chapter and CEO of the Houston Texas Firefighters FCU explains “Houston credit union want to help based upon  our unique understanding of the  devastation and the need that credit union employees and their families are experiencing statewide in Colorado. Storms like Hurricane Ike, that hit the Houston region in 2008, significantly disrupt the lives of hard working people and local businesses for several years after. Helping our brothers and sisters in the northeast is truly people helping people.

The Houston Chapter of Credit Unions provides a collaborative environment for credit union professionals and volunteers to receive education, leadership development, and grow credit union community influence. The Houston Chapter is comprised of over 100 credit union in the Houston metropolitan area.

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