Christian Community CU Donates $10,000 for Hurricane Disaster Relief Efforts
October 12, 2018
In response to the devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Florence, Christian Community Credit Union donated $5,000 towards disaster relief efforts in partnership with American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA). The Credit Union also donated $5,000 to American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) for their “Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico” initiative. This is an ongoing recovery effort for communities greatly affected by Hurricane Maria. Both donations were directed to the Christian relief organization One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS).
The funds for the donation come from the Credit Union’s “Cards that Give to Missions” program, in which a portion of the Credit Union’s interchange income (fees merchants pay to card issuers) is donated when cardholders use their Credit Union-issued credit cards for purchases.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people and communities devastated by Hurricane Florence and those who continue to be affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Maria,” said David Estridge, Christian Community Credit Union Executive Vice President. “We’re proud to partner with ABCUSA and ABHMS as they work with local organizations to bring help and hope to those affected by these hurricanes.”
Help Hurricane Florence & Hurricane Maria Victims
To make a donation for Hurricane Florence or Hurricane Maria relief efforts, please visit www.abc-usa.org and click on “Give Online” at the top right of the page. In the “Comments” section, please type “OGHS-Hurricane Florence” or “OGHS-Puerto Rico.” Donations by check can be mailed to the attention of Kim Wilkins at American Baptist Home Mission Societies, P.O. Box 851, Valley Forge, PA, 19482-0851.
Christian Community Credit Union has $650 million in assets and over 30,000 members nationwide. For over 60 years, the Credit Union has served as a financial partner of Christian ministries, churches, and their members.
American Baptist Churches USA is one of the most diverse Christian denominations today, with approximately 5,000 congregations comprised of 1.3 million members, across the United States and Puerto Rico, all engaged in God’s mission around the world.
American Baptist Home Mission Societies partners with American Baptists to promote Christian faith, cultivate Christ-centered leaders and disciples, and bring healing and transformation to communities across the United States and Puerto Rico.
One Great Hour of Sharing is a Christian effort to empower, provide water, supply food, and give relief from disasters. They are working in more than 100 countries, including the United States and Canada.