COLUMBUS, OH (May 23, 2013) The Ohio Credit Union Foundation (OCUF) granted $5,000 in assistance for credit union members and communities impacted by the destruction caused by the Oklahoma tornados.
“We know the need by our credit unions friends in Oklahoma is great,” said Stan Barnes, Chair of the OCUF Board of Trustees. “The images from the scene are heartbreaking. It is the hope of the Foundation that this contribution can help with the recovery process, and assist with the immediate needs of credit union members and staff impacted by this tragedy.”
In 2012, OCUF granted $23,500 in disaster relief aid, including $10,000 for Hurricane Sandy victims, $5,000 to assist Colorado wildfire victims, and $8,500 to credit union members affected by devastating storms locally.
The Ohio Credit Union Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charitable foundation, is the philanthropic arm of the Ohio Credit Union League. The OCUF was incorporated in December 1997, began fundraising in 1998, and made its first grants in 1999.
The Ohio Credit Union League, with offices in Columbus, is a state trade association representing 370 credit unions. Credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions owned and democratically-controlled by their members. Ohio credit unions provide savings, loans, and other consumer financial services to their 2.69 million members. To learn more, visit www.aSmarterChoice.org.