American Heritage Credit Union Donates Over 3,900 Books to Greater Philadelphia Charities and Organizations
Includes Donation to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Reach Out and Read Early Literacy Program
PHILADELPHIA – October 11, 2024 – American Heritage Credit Union (“American Heritage”) has donated over 3,900 new books to local hospitals, community centers, and special care facilities throughout the Greater Philadelphia region during its 15th Annual Books for Kids program. This year’s program collected over $11,500 in donations from members throughout the summer and fall to purchase and distribute the books. Since its inception, the program has donated over 69,200 books and raised over $163,500.
In its fifteenth year, American Heritage invited members to support its Books for Kids program by becoming “Book Buddies” and donating $3 to purchase a new book to be donated to local hospitals and organizations in American Heritage’s field of membership. When a member purchases a book donation, a label is included with the donor’s name and affixed inside the book.
16 local charities and organizations that received book donations include:
Catholic Community Services Christ’s Home Congresso CORA Services Family Service Association of Bucks County FELS Gemma Services Grand View Hospital |
KenCrest MaST Community Charter School Pan American Academy Charter School Providence Center SPIN Tree House Books Wissahickon Charter School |
TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce
152 East High Street, Suite 200
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: 610.326.2900