Members 1st Federal Credit Union recently completed a month-long initiative in support of families, veterans and service members across the region.
The effort was part of CU Kind Month, held in October, an annual initiative of the CrossState Credit Union Association — with credit unions participating from across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. CU Kind Month highlights the power of people helping people through community service and impact, Members 1st said in a press release.
Throughout the month, Members 1st associates participated in several initiatives.
“The credit union philosophy of people helping people isn’t just something we talk about. It is part of who we are,” Members 1st Federal Credit Union President & CEO said in a statement.
Michael Wilson (Courtesy Members 1st Federal Credit Union)
Associates across Members 1st’s nearly 60 branches collected donations to support military members and veterans, in recognition of America 250 and the credit union’s military roots. Items collected through the drive were distributed to local organizations that serve those who have served in the military.
Across the branch network, associates collected more than 30 boxes, along with bags and bins of winter gear and personal care items, benefiting six organizations that support veterans, service members and military families throughout the region.
At the credit union’s Enola headquarters, associates collected items for the Ronald McDonald House of Central PA and created handwritten care cards for families staying at Ronald McDonald House while their children received medical treatment.
At headquarters, associates created 62 handwritten care cards and collected several boxes of food, children’s books, crafts, toys and household essentials for Ronald McDonald House of Central PA.
Members 1st Federal Credit Union participated in the annual CU Kind Month in October, in support of families, veterans and service members. This photo shows employees at the credit union’s Enola headquarters with items they collected for the Ronald McDonald House of Central PA. (Courtesy Members 1st Federal Credit Union)
“CU Kind Month gives us an opportunity to come together and make a difference in ways both big and small. Whether it’s supporting families facing difficult circumstances or giving back to those who have served our nation, these acts of kindness strengthen our communities and remind us what can happen when people show up for one another,” Wilson added.
Members 1st serves more than 625,000 members from nearly 60 branch locations in 12 Pennsylvania counties, including Berks. In Berks County, the credit union has two branches: 4363 Perkiomen Ave. in Exeter Township; and 4620 W. Penn Ave. in South Heidelberg Township.