$36,000 Donated To Victims Of Fires

Published August 14, 2012, 6:57 p.m. EDT

Updated August 26, 2020, 10:43 p.m. EDT

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BOULDER, Colo. – The Elevations Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevations Credit Union, has presented the Long Term Recovery Group of Northern Colorado with a check for $36,312.59 to assist people here in recovering from the High Park Fire.

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The fund was specifically earmarked for temporary housing for those displaced by the fire and was launched with a $10,000 Challenge Grant from the Elevations Foundation.

Member and business partners contributed $26,312.59 during the fundraising period.

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