Hurricane Helene Relief
As our state faces the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Coastal’s deepest concern is caring for those directly affected by the storm. We are supporting our members, rallying to the aid of our fellow credit unions, and identifying ways to support the impacted communities of Western North Carolina.
Coastal Member Resources
Credit Card Disaster Relief
All Coastal credit card holders are eligible for 0.00% APR108 for six months on new purchases made in the following merchant categories from September 28 to November 27, 2024:
| Merchant Code | Merchant Type |
|---|---|
| 780 | Landscape and Horticultural Services |
| 1520 | General Building Contractors-Residential Buildings |
| 1711 | Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning |
| 1731 | Electrical Work |
| 1750 | Carpentry and Floor Work |
| 1761 | Roofing, Siding, And Sheet Metal Work |
| 1771 | Concrete Work |
| 1799 | Special Trade Contractors, Not Elsewhere Classified |
| 5200 | Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, And Mobile Home Dealers |
| 5211 | Lumber and Other Building Materials Dealers |
| 5231 | Paint, Glass, and Wallpaper Stores |
| 5251 | Hardware Stores |
| 5261 | Retail Nurseries, Lawn, and Garden Supply Stores |
Member Assistance Program
Members living in a FEMA-declared disaster area in North Carolina may be eligible for a special assistance package. Applications for assistance are being handled through our Member Assistance Program.
Community Relief Resources
As a cooperative, it is important that we come together to support our credit union community in addition to our own members and the immediate communities that we serve. The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has made a donation to the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Disaster Relief Fund, which is established to assist affected employees of credit unions in all impacted regions. If you would like to support this effort, CCUF is accepting donations online.
If you are interested in supporting other relief efforts serving the broader Western NC community, the following are recommended:
- Community Foundation of Western NC - Accepting grants and has the infrastructure to quickly deploy dollars to community organizations.
- North Carolina Community Foundation - Accepting grants for the ongoing and long-term needs of the region.
- United Way of North Carolina - Responding to urgent requests for aid from agencies in the affected areas.
- American Red Cross - NC Chapter - Providing lifesaving and life-sustaining mass care services, including shelter, food, and health and mental health services.
We are still in the earliest recovery phases and are focused on providing immediate emergency relief. We will continue to monitor the recovery and rebuilding efforts and will work to support new needs as they arise.
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