CUs Participate In ‘Get Help Now’ Initiative

HARRISBURG, Penn.–Credit unions in this state have agreed to participate in “Get Help Now,” a volunteer initiative launched by Gov. Edward Rendell designed to provide financial and legal help to many Pennsylvanians who still face difficult situations while the economic recovery takes hold.In a statewide webcast, Governor Rendell announced he has enlisted attorneys, banking and mortgage professionals, and financial analysts who are knowledgeable in the area of finance, credit, and/or bankruptcy to serve on help desks in many of the county bar association offices, the Pennsylvania CU Association reported.Representing credit unions, there were 28 in attendance from the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association and 15 credit unions, including Cross Valley FCU, People's Choice FCU, Berks Community FCU, CTCE FCU, Lancaster Postal Employees FCU, Members 1st FCU, Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union, Belco Community Credit Union, Main Line Health Employees FCU, HealthCare First Credit Union, Erie FCU, Erie General Electric FCU, TruMark Financial Credit Union, Sb1 FCU, and riverset credit union.