Community involvement is a big part of the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.” At Discovery FCU, we care very strongly about helping out in the local community. Here are some examples of the ways we get involved.
Hamburg Area High School Reality Fair
Helping Harvest
The Big Cheese
United Way’s The Big Cheese is the largest United Way-driven meal packaging event in the country, and Discovery Federal Credit Union is proud to support this wonderful cause. More than 1,000 volunteers came together to put together meal packages to then be distributed to Helping Harvest Food Bank. From there, the packages make their way to local school children through the Weekender Program, as well as to food pantries located throughout Berks County.
Interested in joining the next “The Big Cheese” event? Click here to learn more.
Ryder K Cup
Discovery FCU is proud to sponsor the Ryder K Cup Gold Tournament, benefiting Ryder Knechtle and Elle’s Angels Foundation.
Elle’s Angels Foundation is dedicated to funding research for pediatric brain cancer, while also supporting families facing the financial and emotional challenges of a child’s diagnosis. They work closely with hospitals and communities to provide comfort, resources, and hope, ensuring that no family fights alone. To learn more about Elle’s Angels Foundation, and the impact they have on the community, click here.
Opportunity House
Holiday Gifts for a Family
For the holiday season the team at Discovery FCU “adopted” two families living at Opportunity House. They recieved everything on their wish list and more! We hosted an angel tree, collected donations, did a jeans day internal fundraiser, and more to make it a great holiday! Learn more here.
Breast Cancer Support Services
Discovery FCU is a huge supporter of Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County (BCSS). Our staff cares deeply about this cause, as many have been touched by breast cancer and they are motivated to help in any way they can.
Annually we sponsor the Team Holly Hear Our Voices Run/Walk and the Pink Passion for Fashion event.
This October, we also celebrated our community partnership with BCSS with a $2,000 donation on International Credit Union Day. Read more here.
Adalyn Rose Foundation
Discovery FCU is proud to sponsor our new neighbors, the Adalyn Rose Foundation in their mission. The Foundation provides comprehensive and continuous support to families grieving the loss of a child at any time during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. Learn more about the partnership here.
Berks County Veterans Donation
Discovery Federal Credit Union is proud to support the veterans of Berks County, honoring their service through meaningful community involvement and ongoing charitable efforts. As part of its commitment to giving back, the credit union has contributed to programs like the Berks County Veterans Temporary Assistance Program, which provides critical financial support to local veterans facing hardship, helping cover essential needs such as housing, food, and transportation.
To support veterans in your community, learn more here.
ProBerco Ice Cream Event
Discovery Federal Credit Union spent part of the day passing out ice cream to the community in order to raise awareness for ProBerco.
ProBerco, previously known as Prospectus Berco, is a non-profit created to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and their families by providing innovative community participation, community living, employment opportunities, and family support services. If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, click here.
Red Cross Hero’s Breakfast
During the Annual Berks County Heroes Breakfast, the American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter honored individuals who have demonstrated heroism through extraordinary acts of courage, kindness, dedication and service to the community.
Proceeds from the breakfast directly benefit the programs and services of the American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter. There are heroes among us making a difference each day and the Discovery Federal Credit Union is team is honored to stand with them. See how you can be involved, here.
Supporting Berks County Veterans
Discovery Federal Credit Union proudly announced a $2,000 donation to the Berks County Veterans Temporary Assistance Program, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, in December. This critical program is dedicated to helping local veterans in Berks County who have fallen on hard times. They provide immediate financial assistance to prevent homelessness and address urgent needs such as food, transportation, and housing stability. Read more here.
Community Appreciation Month
Discovery Federal Credit Union proudly hosted a Community Appreciation Month this July, packed with fun-filled events and activities to celebrate and give back to the Berks County community. Throughout the month, the credit union organized a series of events, including Free Ice Cream Day, Shredding Event, and Hot Dog Day featuring a Prize Wheel. We capped it off with a $2,000 donation to our community partner, the Adalyn Rose Foundation.
Humane Pennsylvania
The Walk for the Animals in support of Humane Pennsylvania was a great opportunity to give back to our community and the animals we love. 2024 was our first year participating and it was huge success. With our team of eleven, we were able to raise/donate just under $1,000 to help animals in need.
Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks (BCSS)
The Discovery Federal Credit Union Team is proud to support BCSS not only by hosting fundraisers for the organization, but also by actively raising awareness of its mission among members throughout branch. By sharing information, engaging with the community, and encouraging involvement, the team strives to make a meaningful impact beyond financial contributions alone. This past October, DFCU hosted a successful flower sale, with all proceeds directly benefiting BCSS and helping to further its important work.
If you’re interested in supporting BCSS and learning more about the valuable work they do, click here to get involved.
Supporting the Animal Rescue League
The Discovery FCU Team is proud to support the Animal Rescue League of Berks County by hosting a fundraiser that helps provide essential supplies the shelter relies on every day, as well as contributing monetary donations. Through these efforts, the team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals in need within our community.
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is a non-profit organization that cares for more than 5,000 animals each year, giving them a second chance at life. Whether it’s helping pets find loving new homes or reuniting lost animals with their grateful owners, their work plays a vital role in the community. To learn more about how you can get involved and support their mission, click here.
Supporting the Animal Rescue League
The Discovery FCU Team is proud to support the Animal Rescue League of Berks County by hosting a fundraiser that helps provide essential supplies the shelter relies on every day, as well as contributing monetary donations. Through these efforts, the team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals in need within our community.
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County is a non-profit organization that cares for more than 5,000 animals each year, giving them a second chance at life. Whether it’s helping pets find loving new homes or reuniting lost animals with their grateful owners, their work plays a vital role in the community. To learn more about how you can get involved and support their mission, click here.
Helping Harvest Food Bank
The Discovery FCU Team was proud to spend time volunteering at Helping Harvest Food Bank in observance of CU Kind Day! Thankfully we look great in orange and yellow. 🦋
We joined credit unions across the nation in giving back to the communities that help make us who we are. Watch a quick video here.
American Red Cross
Discovery FCU is a huge supporter of the American Red Cross local chapter and veterans. Through the Red Cross we’ve had the pleasure of sponsoring the Berks County Heroes Breakfast, filling out holiday cards for local veterans, and collecting supplies for the Totes of Hope campaign to get needed items to local veterans facing homelessness.
Financial Reality Fairs
Financial literacy is an important topic for us at Discovery FCU. One way we help to spread this important set of skills in Berks County is through joining with other credit unions to provide Financial Reality Fairs at local schools. Discovery FCU helps out at high schools in Wyomissing, Governor Mifflin, Tulpehocken, Hamburg, Schuylkill Valley, Reading, and Conrad Weiser school districts. Learn more about Financial Reality Fairs here.
Discovery FCU is always happy to help local organizations with donations, sponsorships, or volunteer opportunities. Please fill out the form below and we will review your request. Please submit requests 60 days in advance of the payment deadline. Thank you.
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