MOULTRIE – United Way of Colquitt County received an award of $10,000 from the Southeastern Credit Union for hurricane relief efforts.

The organization has made an overall donation of $100,000 to support local organizations providing hurricane relief assistance throughout the communities it serves.

The donation has been awarded to ten agencies that are leading recovery efforts in Moultrie, Tifton, Quitman, Nashville, Valdosta, and Waycross.

Along with United Way of Colquitt County, donations have been awarded to Brooks Boys and Girls Club, Brooks Family Connections, Magnolia House, Greater Valdosta United Way, LAMP, Camp Rock, Second Harvest Food Bank, Tifton Salvation Army, and Berrien Family Connections.

Each agency received a donation of $10,000. With nine branches, serving 14 counties, Southeastern Credit Union is committed to helping rebuild and restore the lives of those affected by Hurricane Helene.

“At Southeastern Credit Union, we believe in the philosophy of ‘people helping people’,” said Mike Gudely, CEO of Southeastern Credit Union. “Our communities are the heart of everything we do, and during this challenging time, it’s essential that we come together to support our neighbors. We are not only with them today, but we will be here for them in the future as they navigate recovery efforts.”

Throughout its seventy-one-year history, Southeastern Credit Union has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of its members and the broader community. Southeastern is committed to standing by the individuals, families, and businesses who have been affected by this disaster.

The organization is a not-for-profit financial institution serving South Georgia since 1953. It is owned by its 29,000+ members, has $370 million in assets, and is governed by a member-elected board of directors.

Southeastern has branch offices located in Valdosta, Tifton, Moody AFB, Waycross, Quitman, Moultrie and Nashville. For more information about the non-profit organization please visit www.southeasterncu.com.