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Twice As Nice, Dig Deep Vermont

May 1st through June 30th 2024 we’re partnering with Dig Deep Vermont and the Vermont Farm Bureau to raise funds to support local farmers struggling to rebuild after the July flooding. NorthCountry will match up to $2,000 in donations.* Come into one of our branches or call our member resource team at 1 800 660-3258 to donate.

*Between May 1 and June 30, 2024, NorthCountry will match up to a total of $2,000. Only in-branch donations (including donations made over the phone through our call center) are eligible for match.

 

Flood Recovery Loan

[Originally published 07.14.2023]

NorthCountry Federal Credit Union is offering a special low-cost loan for people suffering material and financial losses due to the recent floods. Flood Recovery Loans are available for up to $20,000 for qualified individuals and businesses, with no collateral required, and no fees.

“When disaster strikes, the best way we can help is by making money available to the people who need it, quickly and inexpensively,” explained Bob Morgan, NorthCountry’s CEO. “With the support of our Board of Directors, we were able to create and launch a solution within 48 hours.”

Although all of the credit union’s locations are now open, seven were inaccessible during flooding. “Our Central Vermont and Northeast Kingdom members were especially hard-hit,” he added. “Buildings, homes, cars, and other property can be repaired or replaced, but it will take money. That’s where we can help.”

Details of the loan are available on the credit union’s website.

Charitable Donations

[Originally published 07.14.2023]

NorthCountry Federal Credit Union’s Cares Committee has approved donations of $10,000 each to the Vermont Disaster Recovery Fund and the VT Flood Response and Recovery Fund 2023 to help aid Vermonters as they recover and rebuild from the flooding.

If you or others would like to volunteer, this government website has been set up to help Vermonters affected by the flood.