Local credit unions help members affected by partial government closure

FRESNO, Calif .– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Many local credit unions provide financial
badistance and support to their members who are affected by the bias
closure of the government, including the Educational Employees Credit Union,
Central Valley Firefighters' Credit Union, Kings Credit Union,
Federal Union of Merced School Employees, Noble Credit Union, San
Joaquin Power Employees Credit Union, Tulare County Federal Credit
Union, United Local Credit Union and Valley First Credit Union.

"The uncertainty as to the end date of the closure has created stress and
difficulties for many members of credit unions who are now struggling to pay
their bills and to support their families, "said Elizabeth Dooley, of the EECU
President and CEO. "Credit unions offer options to federal employees
affected by the partial shutdown – for example by skipping a loan payment or
zero percent – to help their members overcome this challenge
If the stoppage continues and further badistance is needed,
Credit unions are ready to discuss other options with their members.

In accordance with the philosophy of the credit union, which is to "help people"
EUCU and other credit unions have also offered special funding.
badistance kits for members affected by floods, hurricanes
and the recent devastating fires in California.

The actions of credit unions across the state to help federal workers
have received recognition from Congress and the state government. the
chief economic and economic adviser to Governor Gavin Newsom also
recognized efforts of the caisses populaires.