AUSTIN, Texas–Greater Texas Credit Union has donated $15,000 in Visa gift cards to tornado victims in the Midwest.
The credit union delivered 250 Visa gift cards in denominations of $50 and $100 to the Austin Delivery Relief Network (ADRN) for distribution to people who lost their homes in the devastating line of storms.
As they recover, those impacted by the storm will be able to use the gift cards to purchase food, gas, household supplies, and clothes, the credit union said.
“Our hearts and our prayers are with each person affected by these tornados,” said Howard N. Baker, president and CEO of Greater Texas Credit Union. “Their lives will never be the same, but we hope these gift cards will be an encouragement to them and allow them to buy the things they need most during this devastating time.”
Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Jason Goodman, Vice President of Collections Sidney Burkins, Assistant Vice President of Card Services Eric Jenson, and Debit Card Manager Shadon Calip with Greater Texas delivered the gift cards to the Austin Delivery Relief Network.
ADRN will work with a sister relief agency in Kentucky to see that the gift cards are appropriately distributed.