SANTA ROSA, Calif. – The Redwood Credit Union Community Fund (RCUCF) has opened a 2020 Fire Relief Fund to assist those who lost homes due to the recent fires, and to prepare to help its communities should more fires happen this year.
Redwood Credit Union has become a well-known community leader in recent years in marshaling resources, raising and distributing funds to wildfire victims, and providing other assistance to both members and employees.
“At Redwood Credit Union, every day we passionately serve our members, employees and communities, and in times of crisis, that means stepping up even more,” said Brett Martinez, RCU president and CEO. “Year after year, we’re faced with a new wildfire season and it’s taking a toll on our communities’ emotional and financial wellness. Establishing an immediate relief fund for survivors who lost their homes due to the recent fires simply feels like the right thing to do.”
The credit union noted 100% of the tax-deductible donations will be distributed directly to fire survivors—beginning with those who lost their primary residence in Sonoma, Marin, Napa, and Lake counties—and through nonprofit organizations.
There will be no overhead costs from RCUCF, the credit union said.