Joplin credit unions expressed heartfelt gratitude Tuesday for the financial aid pouring in for employee and member victims of Sunday's catastrophic tornado, with online funds routed through the National Credit Union Foundation topping $50,000.
As cleanup began following a disaster which claimed at least 118 lives and caused billions in property damage in the Missouri community, the area's four CUs moved toward a resemblance of normal operations while also putting together emergency loan packages and other forms of financial aid.
A spokeswoman for the Missouri Credit Union Association said at least three CUs had reopened damaged branches: the $15 million District 7 Highway, the $131 million Postal Federal Community and the $22 million Joplin Metro. All three have also been distributing CUAid forms to employees and affected members.
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