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community connection facilities, repairing building damage, replacing computers and software, hiring temporary staff, purchasing office furniture and supplies, counseling traumatized staff members, and meeting any other needs that are not fully covered by insurance. San Mateo Credit Union encourages our member-owners to become involved with CUAid.coop by making a donation today. Active participation in the organization provides an excellent way for all of us to live the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” NCUF is a 501(c)(3) organization, so all contributions are tax deductible as charitable giving. For specifics, we suggest that you consult your tax advisor. With your help, the next time disaster strikes, more relief contributions will be applied to credit unions. Perhaps most important of all, the necessary funds will be channeled to the affected areas more quickly. * Names have been changed to preserve privacy. People Helping People When Hurricane Katrina devastated the Watson* family home in New Orleans, CUAid.coop was there. When an EF5 tornado tore through Greensburg, Kan., and leveled the entire city, CUAid.coop was there. When more than a foot of rain flooded north Texas and required 125 people to be evacuated from a nursing home, CUAid.coop was there. When fire destroyed the Malibu residence of Patrick and Lisa Sinclair* and their three young children, CUAid.coop was there. CUAid.coop is the first online giving center available to credit unions nationwide. Whenever a donation is made, the funds are directed to the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) Disaster Relief Fund, which distributes the money to assist credit union employees, members and volunteers affected by both natural and man-made catastrophes. Focused on meeting a broad scope of emergency and ongoing needs, NCUF uses its contributions for critical daily essentials, such as food and water, clothing and baby supplies, shelter, and transportation. Funds are also applied to long-term recovery needs, including rebuilding or relocating and the replacement of household items and vehicles. In addition, CUAid.coop provides direct assistance to credit unions and their support organizations to help meet reasonable operational expenses. These might extend to creating temporary service How to Donate Becoming a vital part of CUAid.coop’s noble effort of “credit unions helping credit unions during disaster” is easy, and can be done online, by mail or by wire transfer. ONLINE To make a contribution via credit card, log on to www.CUAid.coop and click on “donate now” on the top left of the navigation bar. MAIL Donations via share draft or money order can be sent to: National Credit Union Foundation Inc. For: National Disaster Relief Fund P.O. Box 78880 Milwaukee, WI 53278-0880 WIRE For donations via wire transfer, contact Tom Candell at (800) 356-9655, extension 4398, or by e-mail at tcandell@ncuf.coop. 4 WINTER 08 http://www.CUAid.coop http://www.CUAid.coop http://www.CUAid.coop http://www.CUAid.coop http://www.CUAid.coop http://www.CUAid.coop http://www.CUAid.coop http://www.CUAid.coop http://www.CUAid.coop

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