70 YEARS IN THE MAKING

“As we begin a new year of giving, we are grateful for the opportunity to support organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve,” said Sara Firestone, Vice President of Community Engagement and Public Relations at Members 1st Federal Credit Union and Executive Director of the Members 1st Charitable Foundation. “Each of these nonprofits is doing important work to uplift individuals and families, and we are proud to help support their efforts.”

The following organizations have been selected to receive grants for their notable projects and initiatives:

• A Week Away Foundation – Lancaster County, PA
• Aaron's Acres – Lancaster County, PA
• Carlisle Area Sertoma Club – Cumberland County, PA
• Children’s Home of York – York County, PA
• Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity Inc. – Lycoming County, PA
• Join Hands Ministry Inc. – Perry County, PA
• Loads of Blessings – Lehigh County, PA
• Roller Nation Foundation – Dauphin County, PA
• Sexual Assault Resource & Counseling Center of Lebanon & Schuylkill – Lebanon County, PA
• Someone To Tell It To Inc. – Dauphin County, PA
• The Arc of York & Adams Counties – Adams County, PA
• Valley Youth House Committee Inc. – Northampton County, PA

Grant recipients were selected for their dedication to advancing financial education, economic opportunity, youth support, health access and overall community enrichment.

The Foundation’s second funding cycle of 2026 will close on May 1. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying can find eligibility guidelines and application details at members1stfoundation.org.

About Members 1st Charitable Foundation: The Members 1st Charitable Foundation, established in 2021, provides funding four times a year to eligible nonprofit organizations that serve as catalysts for positive change in their communities. With a mission to strengthen local, grassroots organizations across South Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Foundation has awarded more than $680,000 in grants throughout its 12-county footprint.