SANTA CLARA, Calif.– – KeyPoint Credit Union has provided support for victims of the Camp Fire in Butte County, Calif., which is approximately 200 miles north of its headquarters. The fire –– the worst in state history –– claimed 86 lives and destroyed over 18,000 homes and buildings.
“The smoke here was a vivid reminder to us that a community like ours in Northern California was desperately in need of assistance,” said Andy Ramos, EVP & chief retail officer. “We wanted to do whatever we could to help, so we organized an emergency fund drive that matched the cash contributions made by KeyPoint employees. We were able to contribute over $18,000 to help the survivors of the fire.”
John Cassidy, CEO of Sierra Central Credit Union, who spearheaded the fire relief effort in the Paradise, Calif. community, added, “A big thanks to the management and employees of KeyPoint Credit Union for their contributions and support. Their generosity is shining bright on the faces of our community members here in Northern California.”
KeyPoint reported it has also been proactive with its Relief Assistance Program –– helping those directly impacted by recent fires in Butte County, and previously in Santa Barbara, Sonoma, Napa and Lake Counties The program provides emergency funds up to $5,000 at 0% interest rate for 24 months and deferred payments for 90 days.
“At KeyPoint, our focus is on giving back to the community –– including our members in Butte, Santa Barbara, and Sonoma counties, says T. Bradford Canfield, president and CEO of KPCU. “We’re proud to build on the strong values we share with credit unions across the country –– always putting the community and our members first.”