American Heritage Credit Union (“American Heritage”) celebrates its annual giving initiatives through its Adopt-A-Family Program and donation drives to embody the credit union “people helping people” philosophy this holiday season. Over $27,000 was raised throughout the year through various fundraising efforts hosted by the Adopt-A-Family Program. These funds are used to purchase gifts and essentials for over 100 individuals in need, including both children and adults.

American Heritage’s Adopt-A-Family Program, with the support of the Board of Directors, associates, and members, raised over $27,000 to purchase “wish list” items for 25 families in the areas American Heritage serves, including the Norristown Salvation Army, Northeast Family YMCA, CADCOM, and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Philadelphia. Each family’s wish list included toys, books, and necessities such as coats and footwear. American Heritage’s Board of Directors also donated ShopRite gift cards totaling $700 for each of those families to cover grocery costs this holiday season.

The program also supports children from Ridge Crest Pediatric Services to provide essentials for the non-profit such as health care supplies, toiletries, and cleaning supplies. Ridge Crest is located in Sellersville, PA and cares for and provides health services for children with severe to profound intellectual disabilities. This year, American Heritage adopted 28 residents from Ridge Crest and supplied them with a variety of essentials needed this season.

Additionally, American Heritage’s Business Development team and Adopt-A-Family Program partnered with Catholic Community Services to support their annual Operation Bundle Up event. This initiative provides coats to children and families in need in the local community in advance of the winter months. The Business Development and Adopt-A-Family teams were able to purchase 1,300 coats to be distributed to the individuals Catholic Community Services serves.

The Adopt-A-Family Program hosts various fundraisers throughout the year to raise these critical funds. Associates and their families are welcome to the American Heritage campus in December for photos with Santa, with the proceeds benefitting Adopt-A-Family. The group also sells pies during November to coincide with Thanksgiving and holds various raffles for concert tickets and sports games all year long.

During the past 35 years, American Heritage’s Adopt-A-Family Program has raised over $357,000 for local families and children in need. 

“I am so proud of our Adopt-A-Family Program, our associates, and our Board of Directors who come together each year to make the holidays special for so many local families,” stated Bruce K. Foulke, American Heritage President & CEO. “Credit unions have always been about people helping people. I am thrilled that our American Heritage family has shown that it is always willing to give their time, energy, and resources to brighten the lives of others. On behalf of American Heritage’s Board of Directors, employees, and members, I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.”