When United Federal Credit Union announced disaster relief efforts for families impacted by the late winter floods around Michigan’s Great Southwest, they originally pledged immediate support of $5,000 for the United Way of Southwest Michigan. At the same time, they also offered the public the chance to join the effort by pledging to match donations made up until the end of March. We’re just learning now that those efforts produced a total donation to the Berrien Community Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund of $7,300.
The Disaster Relief Fund helps with the recovery needs of families impacted by flooding in Michigan, and United Way President Anna Murphy praised United Federal’s generosity, saying, “United Federal Credit Union proves time and time again why they are so committed to their community. The money they raised for the Disaster Relief Fund, including the generous match, will go a long way in helping families recover from the recent floods.” Murphy reminds us, too, that “So many of their employees and members stepped up to help,” adding, “We can’t thank them enough.”
Additionally, United Federal Credit Union immediately offered its Members affected by the flooding in Berrien and Cass counties special financial relief programs including among other benefits, the opportunity to skip certain loan payments, no penalty withdrawals on share certificates, and a Signature Loan with no payments for 90-days. Those benefits were also in place until the end of March 2018.
United Federal’s President & CEO Terry O’Rourke says, “I want to send a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to our members, employees, and neighbors who took us up on our offer to match donations that help flood victims. The generous spirit and dedication to the community are values that United is proud to share with the people of Berrien County.”
If you are still in need of recovery assistance, you are encouraged to contact Jan Radde who serves as Project Coordinator of Impact at United Way of Southwest Michigan: janet.radde@uwsm.org or 269-982-4029.
United Federal Credit Union, the United Way, and the Berrien Community Foundation are still encouraging people to donate to the Disaster Relief Fund. To give to the Fund, visit www.uwsm.org/relief. Or text UWSMRELIEF to 51555.
If you’d like to donate via cash or check, you can send to the following address (checks can be made payable to BCF/Disaster Relief Fund):
Disaster Relief Fund
c/o Berrien Community Foundation
2900 South State Street, Suite 2E
St. Joseph, MI 49085
United Way of Southwest Michigan fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. They do this by Living United. By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. And by mobilizing the best resources. To join the fight, visit www.uwsm.org.
United Federal Credit Union has served its members since 1949, and consists of more than 168,000 member/owners worldwide, managing assets in excess of $2.6 billion. Corporate offices and main branch are in St. Joseph, with additional branches in Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, and Ohio.
