Read time: 39 secs
The fast-moving, sprawling wildfire burning through the Texas Panhandle and threatening rural communities has grown into the largest blaze in the state’s history, forcing evacuations and triggering power outages as firefighters struggle to contain the widening path of flames. Additionally, a cold front has moved through the wildfires, resulting in flare-ups and direction changes.
This is a good time to remind people that the Cornerstone Foundation has disaster relief grants available for impacted credit union board members and staff. Disasters are identified as fire, wind, hail, or flood damages to an individual’s primary home or vehicle.
“In times of crisis, the Foundation is here to help our credit union board members and employees get back on their feet so they can be there for their members," said Foundation Executive Director Courtney Moran. "Disaster relief grants can help them do just that, and we encourage those affected to seek the assistance they need."
The Foundation's Disaster Relief Program is carried out in three phases.
Sign up to the receive the weekly Leaguer email. Existing subscribers can manage their subscription.
Have a story you'd like to see in the Leaguer? Be sure to share it with us.
Now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.