Members 1st Members Choose To Support Families Facing Illness With $7,500 Donation

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Members 1st Federal Credit Union is proud to announce a $7,500 donation to A Week Away, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing and financing respite weeks for individuals and families facing a life-threatening illness. The contribution is part of the credit union’s year-long 75th anniversary celebration, during which members are invited to vote for nonprofit organizations to receive donations throughout the year. 

A Week Away covers all expenses for these getaways, giving families the opportunity to rest, reconnect and make memories during challenging times. 

“What our members chose to do here is truly special,” said Sara Firestone, Vice President of Community & Public Relations at Members 1st Federal Credit Union. “A Week Away gives families facing some of life’s hardest moments the gift of time together to laugh, relax and simply be with one another. That is the kind of impact you can’t measure in dollars, and we are grateful to help facilitate that.” 

The funds will help provide more families with the opportunity to have a respite week, covering lodging, transportation, meals and other costs. 

"We at A Week Away are deeply grateful for the immeasurable impact this gift will have on the families we serve,” said Lynn Walker, Community Relations & Development at A Week Away. “As one 2025 respite recipient shared, ‘I feel like I truly had an opportunity to partake in your founder’s vision to just feel normal for a while. We made precious memories and came back refreshed to continue our journey.’" 

This donation is one of several anniversary-driven initiatives Members 1st is leading in 2025, aimed at giving back to the people and organizations that help Central Pennsylvanians thrive. 

About Members 1st Federal Credit Union: 

Celebrating 75 years of service, Members 1st Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution with more than 600,000 members and $8 billion in assets. With its administrative headquarters in Enola, PA, Members 1st serves its members and communities through its network of nearly 60 branch locations throughout Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Lycoming, Northampton, Perry and York counties, as well as its robust digital banking and call center channels. As Members 1st honors its 75-year milestone, the organization remains committed to building stronger communities and meaningful relationships. To learn more about Members 1st, visit members1st.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.