#2207: Desert Financial Donates Over $62,000 to Flagstaff Medical Center for COVID-19 Response...

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As we all know very well, credit unions have stepped up their incredible generosity during the coronavirus pandemic -- whether it's time, finances, or just about anything else. There have been literally thousands of stories how credit unions have given back to their communities nationwide. And in many cases communities they don't specifically serve.

Desert Financial Credit Union is definitely one those credit unions that continues to step up these days -- even in communities where they don't have a presence. Desert Financial just donated $62,300 to the Flagstaff Medical Center in response to COVID-19. The credit union has no branches or affiliations in the Flagstaff area. They're just doing what credit unions do best -- giving back to communities in need.

Desert Financial's EVP Ron Amstutz was kind enough to join us and share the details:

• N95 masks ($30,000 to purchase) -- hospital can sterilize and reuse them
• Face shields (250)
• Gift bags (650)
• NAH Leadership Fund ($10,000) 
• Navajo Nation connection

Another great story from a great organization. To date, Desert Financial has given a total of $1.056 million to communities since the onset of the pandemic, including a range of donations, Random Acts of Kindness to members, $150,000 in emergency grants to non-profits and more. Check it out and let us know your thoughts.