TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - (09/07/04) -- The Florida CU League said it hasraised almost $100,000 for assistance for credit union employeesand members affected by last month's Hurricane Charley. So far theleague's foundation has delivered checks of $500 each to 78 peopleand is in the process of reviewing additional requests. Additionalrequests are expected to be fielded after the damage is assessedfrom Hurricane Frances.
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