An Expansion of Services to Delco’s Most At-Risk Youth
Ridley Park (December 14, 2020) – Last week the BHCU Kids Foundation presented a check for $17,013.31 to The Community’s Foundation (“TCF”) benefitting the Hope for Children Fund. The check represents 100% of the proceeds raised from the BHCU Kids Foundation Second Annual Golf Classic held last month at Radnor Valley Country Club. On the side of caution, the presentation was made over WebEx but it does not diminish the strong connection between these two organizations.
The BHCU Kids Foundation was established with a simple mission of strengthening the Delaware County community by seeking to provide programs and support for our most at-risk youth, with the full knowledge and understanding that they are our future. In 2019, the BHCU Kids Foundation partnered with The Community’s Foundation (“TCF”) to endow the Hope for Children Fund, which provides direct services to abused and neglected children in Delaware County.
Proceeds from the 2019 Golf Classic enabled:
CASA Youth Advocates
- Sponsored a volunteer, court appointed advocate to assist with some of the toughest cases of child abuse and neglect
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County - Provided funding for the safe house, which supports dependent children escaping dangerous living situations
Valley Youth House - Provided essential items for teens in the foster care and justice system
- Volunteered at the 2019 Holiday party
Andrew Hicks Foundation - Purchased refurbished routers and computers for children in Chester to assist with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
In 2020, as we battle a global pandemic, the need is even more acute because
- 1 in 6 Adults With Children, lack sufficient food*
- Nearly 1 in 4 renters living with children, are not caught up on rent*
- Over 4 in 10 Children in Renter Households Face Food and/or Housing Hardship*
- Job losses are largest in Low-Wage Industries*
*CBPP analysis of Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey tables for November 11-23, 2020
During a pandemic, the success of BHCU Kids Foundation Second Annual Golf Classic was even more meaningful. “We are grateful for the support of BHCU members and the Delaware County community who made the event possible. We had a 32% increase in golfers, a 42% increase in Sponsorships, and most importantly we were able to raise $17,013!” says Ryan Conte, BHCU Head of Member Experience. “We look forward to expanding our relationship with TCF and making more of an impact in 2021 thru the Hope For Children Fund.”
For additional information on the BHCU Kids Foundation, The Community’s Foundation, or to speak with Ryan Conte, BHCU, please contact Cindi Sutera at [email protected] or at 610-613-2773.
Photo and Video Credit: BHCU, Your Delaware County Credit Union
Photo Captions:
BHCU-001, Ryan Conte, BHCU Head of Member Experience (left) and Gary Golden, BHCU CEO. Both gentlemen are Board Members of the BHCU Kids Foundation
BHCU-002 – (from top left across) Ryan Conte, Ed Biernacki, and Gary Golden in BHCU Conference Room; Judy Curran BHCU Staff Accountant; Heather Finnegan, Executive Director of The Community’s Foundation (TCF); Doug Williamson, BHCU Board of Directors; Beth Naughton-Beck, TCF Board Vice Chair; Lauren Sustersic, TCF Special Projects Manager; Ken Knoll, BHCU Board Treasurer; Richard Raup, TCF Board Vice Chair; and Michael Mudrick, BHCU Board of Directors.
BHCU-003, Gary Golden, BHCU CEO (left), Ryan Conte, BHCU Head of Member Experience (center) and Edward Biernacki, BHCU Controller.
About the BHCU Kids Foundation
Established and chartered in 2019, the BHCU Kids Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization administered by a volunteer Board of Directors. The BHCU Kids Foundation began with a simple mission of strengthening the Delaware County community by seeking to provide programs and support for our most at-risk youth, with the full knowledge and understanding that they are our future. In our first initiative, the BHCU Kids Foundation has partnered with The Community’s Foundation (“TCF”) to endow the Hope for Children Fund, which will provide direct services to the most vulnerable among us, abused and neglected children in Delaware County.
About BHCU
BHCU, your Delaware County Credit Union, was founded in 1952 in Ridley Park. As a federally insured credit union, BHCU provides comprehensive banking services to its members. Although initially established to serve Boeing’s employees (then Vertol) and their family members, BHCU has expanded into a community-based credit union that is able to serve all of the families and businesses of Delaware County. BHCU has consistently maintained a commitment to helping members save by offering excellent rates and dividends while extending fair fees and expert advice. Can BHCU help you find financial independence? Learn more at www.bhcu.org
