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SAFE Donates $22,200 to Support Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

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from left to right: Keith Troup, Alan Lewis, Michael Baker, Drew Huckeba holding donation checks to Salvation Army and United Way
From left to right: COO, Keith Troup, CAO, Alan Lewis, CEO, Michael Baker, and SVP, Drew Huckeba holding donation checks to the United Way and Salvation Army of South Carolina.

Families facing hardships from Hurricane Helene are receiving more than $22,000 in relief from SAFE Federal Credit Union ahead of the Christmas season.

The credit union’s “SAFE After the Storm” fundraising initiative involved members, non-members, and SAFE employees who collectively donated over $11,000 through online and in-branch giving. SAFE added its own corporate contribution to bring the total donation to $22,200.

“Our hearts go out to those affected by Hurricane Helene,” said President and CEO, Michael Baker. “We hope these donations will help families rebuild their lives and restore hope to all those who are suffering from the lasting effects of this devastating storm.”

Funds raised by SAFE are being equally distributed between the Salvation Army of South Carolina and the United Way of South Carolina. The contributions will be used to provide essential resources and long-term recovery assistance to families affected by Hurricane Helene. 

"SAFE Federal Credit Union’s generosity will provide vital aid to Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene," said Major Mark Craddock of The Salvation Army of the Midlands. "This donation is a shining example of how community partnerships bring hope and essential resources when our neighbors are in need. We are deeply thankful for SAFE’s commitment to making a meaningful impact."

The assistance from SAFE adds to the growing federal, state, and charitable response. Following its landfall on September 26, high winds and flooding from Hurricane Helene affected tens of thousands of households in the Carolinas and left as much as $47.5 billion in property damage across the region.