Coast Central Matching Donations to Help With Local Forest Fires

Coast Central Credit Union is matching up to $2,500 in community donations to help with local forest fire relief efforts in Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity Counties. In addition to matching donations, Coast Central will facilitate the purchase and delivery of goods to local volunteer groups already aiding victims of the fires. The money will be used to purchase bottled water, sleeping bags, filtration masks and other needed supplies for the affected families. The first supply of sleeping bags and filtration masks has already been delivered.

Dean G. Christiansen, CEO/President of Coast Central Credit Union said, “It is at times like this that our community needs to come together for the benefit of all.”

Credit union members and non-members are invited to donate. Donations can be made to the “Coast Central 2015 Tri-County Fire Relief Donation Fund – #200644.” Donations can be made in person at a local Coast Central Credit Union Member Services branch. For direct assistance, members can contact 1-800-974-9727 and ask for a member services representative, or go online and execute a transfer to Account #200644. Dean Hart, Vice President of Marketing & Communications added, “Coast Central feels strongly that community participation in this relief effort is critical, particularly since this year’s fire season is far from over.”

Founded in 1950, Coast Central Credit Union is the largest local member-owned financial institution on the North Coast. It operates twelve member services branches and 18 ATMs throughout Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties. In addition, members have access to over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide through the Co-Op Network.