Last week, Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America donated $7,500 to the Farm Credit System Employee Relief Fund. This was to support fellow Farm Credit employees impacted by recent hurricanes, flooding and other natural disasters.
“Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the severe weather events in the Southeast,” said Jase Wagner, President and CEO of Compeer Financial. “We understand the importance of standing together with our fellow Farm Credit team members. As well as member-owners as they work to rebuild their communities and farm operations.”
The Farm Credit System Employee Relief Fund is available to all Farm Credit employees experiencing financial hardship due to natural disasters. These include blizzards, hurricanes, wildfires and derechos. The fund relies primarily on donations from Farm Credit employees and support from Farm Credit institutions. More information is available on the Employee Relief Fund website.
“Rural America is resilient because residents, businesses and community organizations support each other in both good times and bad,” Wagner said. “We hope this donation will help with recovery efforts so that affected individuals and communities can emerge stronger.”
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