22-02-2025
Discovery Federal Credit Union holds diaper drive for homeless families
Discovery Federal Credit Union recently held a diaper drive to support the families seeking aid from Opportunity House.
The credit union was able to collect and donate an essential supply of diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6, helping meet the immediate needs of families at the Opportunity House shelter on Eckert Avenue in Reading, Discovery said in a press release.
Opportunity House, which offers temporary housing to individuals and families facing homelessness, had reached out to the community for help with diaper donations for their youngest residents.
The Wyomissing-based credit union's members answered the call with remarkable enthusiasm, Discovery said.
'We are proud to be able to support Opportunity House and their mission to assist those in need. Diapers are an essential, yet often overlooked, need for families staying in temporary housing,' Michele Smith, president and chief executive officer of Discovery Federal Credit Union, said in the release. 'We are thrilled to have been part of this effort, thanks to the outpouring of support from our members who made this donation possible.'
The donated diapers will be distributed to families in need at the Eckert House, providing relief to parents who might otherwise struggle with the expense.
Staff at Opportunity House expressed their gratitude for the community's support.
'The donation from Discovery Federal Credit Union will make a real difference for the families in our care,' Kris Batista, development specialist at Opportunity House, said in the release. 'We are so thankful for the generosity shown by Discovery's members, and we are excited to be able to provide these essential supplies to families who need them most.'
The credit union said it plans to continue its efforts to help those in need, ensuring that families in the area have the resources they require to thrive.
