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Credit Union Gifts Benefit 5 Local Health Organizations

Credit Union Benefits Healthcare in Pottstown, Souderton

PHILADELPHIA PA – Five community healthcare organizations that operate within Montgomery, Berks, Chester, and Lehigh counties are among 17 recipients of annual donations made by The Kids-N-Hope Foundation, a charitable arm of American Heritage Credit Union.

Recipients of this year’s funding, announced in a Wednesday (Dec. 17, 2026) media release, include:

  • KenCrest Services Inc., with operations in Pottstown;
  • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, with operations in Pottstown, Collegeville, East Norriton, and Norristown;
  • Grand View Health, in Souderton;
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network, and its Reilly Children’s Hospital in Allentown; and the
  • Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health Foundation.

Thirteen other organizations also benefited from credit union contributions totaling $710,000. American Heritage offers financial services locally in North Coventry, Limerick, King of Prussia; as well as about 30 other southeastern Pennsylvania locations.

Soon to Celebrate 30 Years

During its tenure, the Kids-N-Hope Foundation says it has donated more than $5.1 million to support a mission of funding pediatric health and life services, such as music therapy. The foundation, which is preparing to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026, over time has raised more than $5.1 million for its causes.

“I am incredibly proud of all we have accomplished over 30 years,” says Bruce K. Foulke, president and CEO of American Heritage Credit Union and founder of The Kids-N-Hope Foundation.

“Our work simply would not be possible without the generosity of our donors and the support and commitment of our volunteers,” Foulke adds. “I look forward to our continued efforts in 2026 and beyond!”

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Credit Union Gifts Benefit 5 Local Health Organizations

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