EUGENE, OR (September 17, 2020) — OCCU Foundation (OCCUF), a philanthropic initiative of Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU), has established a special fund in response to the wildland fires burning throughout Oregon. The fund will provide relief and support to nonprofit organizations caring for impacted Oregonians and frontline responders.

The foundation has also committed to match up to $100,000 of funds raised through the Fire Relief Fund.

“The OCCU Foundation was created to help our communities thrive. This is especially important during times like this when so many Oregonians have been impacted by wildfires,” said Ron Neumann, OCCU President & CEO and OCCUF Board Chair. “We launched the fire relief fund to respond to the needs in communities across Oregon. To help these contributions reach even further, the foundation will match up to the first $100,000 raised.”

Like OCCUF COVID-19 response efforts, the OCCUF Fire Relief Fund will be distributed to nonprofit agencies providing critical services across the state. Priority funding will be awarded to organizations assisting displaced individuals and families and those providing critical services that aid in the rebuilding and recovery process.

Tax-deductible contributions are welcome in any amount atMyOCCU.org/Fire-Relief-Fund.

About OCCU

OCCU was founded in 1956 in Eugene. Today, as a not-for-profit financial cooperative, OCCU has more than $2.3 billion in assets, and its members are served through digital channels and 10 branch and service center locations in Eugene, Springfield, Salem and Wilsonville. Although most members reside in one of the 28 Oregon counties or six Washington counties OCCU serves, others reside throughout the United States and even abroad, keeping their membership active through online and mobile banking and the Shared Branching network. Learn more at MyOCCU.org.

About OCCUF

OCCUF supports community initiatives and organizations that positively impact the communities served by OCCU. The foundation awards grants to local nonprofit organizations focused on community development, increased access to education and the overall health and long-term viability of the community. The foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded by businesses, families and individuals.