DULUTH, Ga.–The Georgia United Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Georgia United Credit Union, donated $10,000 in relief funds to the Ukrainian Credit Unions Displacement Fund sponsored by the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions.
The Ukrainian Credit Union Displacement Fund directs support to immediate humanitarian needs triggered by Russia’s continued targeting of civilians, which has caused a crisis for those still in Ukraine and millions of Ukrainian refugees who have fled the country.
“As cooperatives founded in solidarity, it was important for us to quickly come to the aid of our Ukrainian credit union family. Our individual efforts to help the Ukraine are important, as collaborative units, we can multiply our support and have a greater impact,” said Georgia United President and CEO Debbie Smith.
The World Council of Credit Unions launched the Displacement Fund on February 27, less than one week after Russia invaded Ukraine. In six weeks more than $1 million in funds have been raised.