IRWINDALE, Calif.–Rize Credit Union said it has partnered with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles (LA Y) to offer $1,000 direct financial relief offer for families impacted by the Southern California wildfires.
The announcement was made during a community event where the California Community Foundation and the LA Y were also distributing $1,000 gift cards and additional recovery support to affected families, the credit unions aid.
According to Rize CU, the offer extends to approximately 450 wildfire survivor families identified by the LA Y, as well as existing Rize members who were identified as impacted by the fires. The funds will be provided through debit accounts available at no cost to the families to help cover every day needs such as housing expenses, utilities, groceries or other essential costs as families continue their recovery, Rize said.
Long-Lasting Effects
“Wildfire recovery lasts long after the fires are extinguished, and we see the financial strain it causes people in our community,” President and CEO Jennifer Oliver said in a statement. “Through our ongoing partnership with the LA Y, we’re able to provide practical, direct support that families can use in the ways that matter most to them. This is what ‘Beyond Banking’ means – showing up when our communities need us most.”
Rize said the initiative supports its mission to empower individuals, families and communities on their path to lasting financial security.
