First Harvest Credit Union’s Charitable Journey Program Fundraises for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026

First Harvest Credit Union employees are raising funds throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support local patients, prevention efforts, and breast cancer research. Through First Harvest's Charitable Journey program, employees, members, and community supporters can donate to Cooper Foundation by purchasing a pink ribbon featuring a personalized message, which will be displayed in First Harvest branch locations throughout the month.

Charitable Journey is an employee-led program; In addition to its quarterly fundraising initiatives to support various charities, the program also collects funds throughout the month of October to directly support breast cancer research and awareness through the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. Since inception, the Charitable Journey Program has donated over $72,000 to local charities and organizations.

As part of its Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraising efforts, First Harvest members and community residents are invited to make a minimum $1 donation at any First Harvest branch location in exchange for a personalized pink ribbon. The ribbons will be displayed throughout October in branch locations as a tribute to survivors, those currently battling breast cancer, and loved ones affected by the disease. First Harvest employees will also participate in Pink-Out events during the month, helping to raise awareness and show solidarity with the cause while supporting local patients, research, and prevention initiatives.

“Our employees continually demonstrate that our service extends beyond the walls of our branches,” stated First Harvest President & CEO, Mike Dinneen. “The Charitable Journey program allows our team to turn compassion into action, supporting causes that matter deeply to our members and communities. Breast Cancer Awareness Month provides an important opportunity to raise awareness about early detection and contributes to research and patient support efforts. We are proud of our the longtime partnership between the Cooper Foundation and our employees in championing this initiative and making a positive impact throughout Southern New Jersey.”