TVA Employees Credit Union raises $120k for Helene flooding victims

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville TVA Employee’s Credit Union shared it has raised $120,000 to help victims impacted by flooding in the wake of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina.

The credit union shared in a release that it opened a special “Lend-A-Hand” donation account on September 27 to collect contributions from members. The total funds collected, including a $25,000 match by the credit union, reached $120,000 and was given to the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.

“It has been so humbling to see how quickly our Membership pulled together to assist their neighbors. We’re truly grateful to be a part of such a compassionate community,” said Lynn Summers, President and CEO of Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union.

In addition to the cash donation drive, the Knoxville TVA Employee’s Credit Union previously donated essential supplies, including diapers, masks, water, hand sanitizer, and trash bags, to first responders in Cocke and Unicoi Counties to aid in relief efforts.

The credit union added that its collective hurricane relief is projected to exceed $200,000.

For more information about the community efforts of KTVAECU, visit tvacreditunion.com/community .

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