Redwood Credit Union Community Fund Provides $41,000 in Support for Lake County Fire Victims

Santa Rosa, CA — The Redwood Credit Union Community Fund (RCUCF) recently disbursed $41,000 to those who lost their primary residence in the Boyles fire in Lake County.

After at least 35 homes were lost in the fire, RCUCF was able to give $1,000 in support to 20 individuals and families who lost their primary residences, with an additional $1,000 for 21 schoolchildren affected. Through a partnership with Senator Mike McGuire’s office and the Konocti Unified School District, representatives from RCUCF dropped off the gift cards to support these students last month.

“Our priority is helping the families and individuals affected by this devastating wildfire get the resources they need to get on their feet as quickly as possible,” said Mishel Kaufman, President of RCUCF. “The fund allows us to be ready to step in when communities need us most.”

The RCU Community Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created by Redwood Credit Union to be there when our communities need us, through good times and bad. Since 2015, RCUCF has been instrumental in disaster relief efforts, providing critical aid during wildfires and natural disasters. One hundred percent of donations go directly to our communities, supporting disaster relief and preparedness, housing assistance, financial well-being, and overall community wellness. For more information about RCUCF and or information on how to donate, please visit  rcucommunityfund.org.

About Redwood Credit Union Founded in 1950, Redwood Credit Union is a full-service financial institution providing personal and business banking to consumers and businesses in the North Bay and San Francisco. With a mission to passionately serve the best interests of its Members, team members, and communities, RCU delivers many ways for its Members to save and build money through checking and savings accounts, auto and home loans, credit cards, digital banking, business services, commercial and SBA lending, and more. Wealth management and investment services are available through Redwood Wealth Management and insurance and auto-purchasing services are also offered through RCU Services Group (RCU’s wholly owned subsidiary). RCU has more than $8 billion in assets and serves more than 485,000 members with full-service branches from San Francisco to Ukiah. For more information, call 1 (800) 479-7928, visit redwoodcu.org, or follow RCU on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn for news and updates.

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