The Members 1st Charitable Foundation announced the recipients of its second funding cycle of the year. A total of $56,500 was awarded to 13 nonprofit organizations whose programs and services are helping to build stronger, healthier and more financially sound
communities throughout South Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
“Every funding cycle offers an opportunity to invest in organizations that are addressing
critical needs and creating lasting impact close to home,” said Sara Firestone, Executive
Director of the Members 1st Charitable Foundation. “From supporting children and
families to expanding access to food, housing, mental health resources and financial
education, these nonprofits are strengthening communities in meaningful ways. We are
honored to support their efforts and the positive impact they have across our region.”
The following organizations have been selected to receive grants for their projects and initiatives:
• Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center – Adams County, PA
• Animal Rescue League of Berks County – Berks County, PA
• Caring Cupboard, Inc. – Lebanon County, PA
• Children’s Aid Society – York County, PA
• Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS) – Lancaster
County, PA
• Friends of Ephrata Police Foundation – Lancaster County, PA
• Joshua Group – Dauphin County, PA
• KidsPeace – Lehigh County, PA
• Love INC of Greater Hershey – Dauphin County, PA
• NAMI Cumberland and Perry Counties – Cumberland and Perry Counties, PA
• Safe Berks – Berks County, PA
• Tri-County Community Housing – Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry Counties, PA
• Vista Foundation – Cumberland County, PA
