(Enola, PA) - As 2025 comes to a close, the Members 1st Charitable Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its fourth and final funding cycle of the year. In total, the Foundation awarded $56,000 to 13 nonprofits that actively advance its mission of fostering stronger, healthier and more financially sound communities across South Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania...
“Our Foundation is grateful to close out another meaningful year by supporting organizations that uplift and strengthen our communities,” said Sara Firestone, Executive Director of the Members 1st Charitable Foundation. “As we wrap up 2025, we are inspired by the impact these nonprofits continue to make across our footprint. We’re proud to stand alongside them in their work and look forward to another impactful year ahead.”
The following organizations have been selected to receive grants for their notable projects and initiatives:
- Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank – Food Purchase Program
- East Stroudsburg University – Work-Based Learning Virtual Internship Program
- Emily’s Care Closet, Inc. – Teen Christmas Drive
- Ephrata Public Library – Digital Literacy & Workforce Development
- Good Karma Garage – Working Class Hero Program
- Graceful Harvest Community Connection, Inc. – Community Food Bank
- IM ABLE Foundation – IM FIT Adaptive Group Fitness & Operation Lead from the Front
- Lancaster Emergency Medical Services Association – Refresh Lancaster
- Milagro House – Empowering Mothers Through Education & Financial Literacy
- Opportunity House – 24-Hour Emergency Shelter
- The Peyton Walker Foundation – Outdoor 24/7 AED Accessibility for Lynn Sheaffer Dum Memorial Park
- Third Street Alliance for Women and Children – Housing Stability Program
- YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County – Prevention Education Programming
Grant recipients were selected for their dedication to advancing financial education, economic opportunity, youth support, health access and overall community enrichment. This brings the total amount awarded by the Foundation in 2025 to $206,000.
The Foundation’s first funding cycle of 2026 will close on February 1, 2026. 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 invested over $500,000 throughout its 11-county footprint.
