Ascend Federal Credit Union, Employees, and Members Donate $13,850 to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in Tennessee
October 29, 2024
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Ascend Federal Credit Union
Ascend Federal Credit Union has more than 240,000 members and more than $4.4 billion in assets.
Ascend Federal Credit Union has announced donations totaling $13,850 to the American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee Chapter’s Disaster Relief Fund to support efforts dedicated to Hurricane Helene recovery. The donations are comprised of $10,000 from Ascend and $3,850 from the credit union’s employees and members. The donations will be available to provide immediate aid to the communities affected. Credit union employees and members were encouraged to donate online through October 18 to assist individuals and families with immediate recovery needs such as food and shelter.
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“The recent devastation caused by Hurricane
Helene has left many of our fellow Tennesseans to our east facing significant
challenges,” said Ascend President and CEO Matt Jernigan. “The catastrophic
damage to homes and communities is overwhelming. In times like these, it is the
strength of our community and our collective commitment to helping others that
truly defines us. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of
those affected by this disaster and exemplify the Ascend Core Values that drive
our service-focused mission.”
“We are once again grateful for the generous
support from Ascend Federal Credit Union,” said John Mitchell, executive
director of the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross. “Services
like offering shelter to victims of Hurricane Helene, distributing emergency
supplies and supporting our dedicated volunteers are made possible by this kind
of support. These funds will help ensure the Red Cross can be there for our
neighbors when they need it. The compassion demonstrated by Ascend truly embodies
the spirit of community service at the heart of our mission.”
Ascend has been a longtime supporter of
American Red Cross chapters in Tennessee through employee and member
fundraising campaigns, blood drives, emergency response donations and event sponsorships.
In addition, Ascend Chief Strategy Officer Leslie Copeland serves on the board
of directors for the American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee chapter, which
supports Murfreesboro and surrounding counties.
In total, Ascend has contributed more than $128,000
to local American Red Cross chapters.
To donate to the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund
and help support neighbors in need, go to https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/ascend-emp.html/.