Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, is donating $600,000 to provide support and relief to those impacted by Hurricane Ian. Volunteer Florida will receive $500,000 and the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools will receive $100,000.
Volunteer Florida will administer the $500,000 gift as the state’s lead agency for volunteers and donations before, during, and after natural disasters. The funds will be disbursed to help provide funding and resources to over 85 organizations for Emergency Management purposes, going to those with the greatest need.
The School District of Lee County will use the $100,000 donation to ensure students and teachers basic needs are met. Funds will cover immediate needs, including clothing, hygiene products, bedding, and transportation assistance.
“We believe we have a moral obligation to help others when we are able to do so,” said Kevin Johnson, President & CEO, Suncoast Credit Union. “The impact of Hurricane Ian is tragic. Our only goal for these funds is to help those with the greatest of needs in order to rebuild communities impacted by Ian. We believe that by working together, we can all do our part to assist struggling Floridians persevere through these times.”
Hurricane Ian made landfall last Wednesday on Florida's Gulf Coast, south of the Tampa Bay Area, decimating several communities and the environment of Florida’s important ecosystems.