Current Activity
In recent years, TCUL has been an active participant in promoting the credit union philosophy of "people helping people" both on a local and on a state level. TCUL achieves this through efforts with the 501(c)3 public charity, the Texas Credit Union Foundation (TCUF), including educational grants, financial literacy programs and more, or through providing training opportunities, chapter meetings, council meetings and various other awareness-raising activities.
In 2006, the Texas Credit Union Foundation received a grant from the National Credit Union Foundation to implement a state-legislated financial education program for high school students. The project enables teachers in Texas school districts to deliver financial education curriculum.
Additionally, TCUL has been an active provider of disaster recovery relief materials for its credit unions that may find themselves the victim of unexpected environmental causes. Most recently, in August and September 2008, hurricanes Gustav and Ike were under strict monitoring by the TCUL staff. Updates were posted on TCUL's homepage with e-mails circulating among employees and members to ensure their safety and awareness.
As a result of Hurricane Ike's destruction along the Southest Texas coast, many families and workers within the credit union movement found themselves needing substantial assistance and relief efforts. TCUL began their charity relief "Adopt-a-Family" program in October 2008 as a means of providing these families in need achieve a sense of stability and hope for the holidays.
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