Irwindale, CA (March 25, 2025) |
Rize Credit Union (Rize) team members came together with Operation Gratitude and other supporting organizations to assemble 10,000 care packages for first responders and National Guard members who bravely served on the frontlines of the recent wildfires. The LA-based nonprofit will deliver these care packages, filled with handwritten letters, useful items, and heartfelt tokens of appreciation to those who risked their lives to protect Angelenos.“As our communities begin the difficult process of rebuilding, we recognize that the devastation could have been far worse without the incredible efforts of first responders and National Guard members,” said Jennifer Oliver, president and CEO of Rize Credit Union. “At Rize, our commitment to making a difference runs deep, and that’s why 170 Rize team members came together to support Operation Gratitude and express our profound appreciation for those who worked tirelessly to safeguard our communities.”“Operation Gratitude is proud to lead this national expression of thanks,” said Meg Barron, executive director of Operation Gratitude. “This is more than a single event—it’s a powerful demonstration of appreciation from people across the country, showing First Responders that their sacrifice has not gone unnoticed.”In addition to partnering with Operation Gratitude, Rize has launched essential item donation drives to support impacted families, opened their Southern California branch locations as temporary community workspaces, implemented a dedicated hotline for impacted members to access emergency financial relief, and created three fundraising options for those who wish to contribute to recovery efforts, ensuring support reaches those in great need.For more details on Rize Credit Union’s wildfire relief and recovery initiatives, visit RizeCU.com/SupportLA.
