Citadel Cares

Through Citadel Cares, Citadel is dedicated to supporting philanthropic efforts across the Greater Philadelphia area to help people and communities prosper.

Citadel Cares

Citadel Cares

As a community credit union, Citadel has a strong track record of giving back and making a difference for the people we serve. Through the Citadel Cares program, Citadel donates funds and volunteer support to non-profits and charities across Greater Philadelphia with a focus on creating impactful prosperity and strength. Citadel Cares gives back to organizations that fall within four key pillars.

Guided by these pillars, Citadel Cares provides opportunities for the credit union, its employees, and its members to give back in the spirit of Building Strength Together through donations, grants, volunteerism, donation drives, and sponsorships of charitable events.

Our Pillars of Giving

Education & Youth Prosperity
Education & Youth Prosperity Education & Youth Prosperity

Education & Youth Prosperity

Citadel Heart of Learning

Education & Youth Prosperity

Building strength in a community starts with investing in young people. We invest in education and the prosperity of our youth by honoring strong local educators, as well as providing and supporting financial literacy programs that benefit people of all ages.

Our most longstanding initiative, the Citadel Heart of Learning Award, recognizes local teachers every year and honors them with grants. Nominate a teacher in your life today.

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Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

CHOP

Health & Wellness

We support a healthy community because without health and wellness, our people can’t prosper. Making physical and mental health accessible and more affordable for our community is a core area of focus.

One of our most significant charitable partners is Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Learn how we get involved and support their biggest fundraiser of the year, the CHOP Parkway Run & Walk.

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Building & Development
Building & Development Building & Development

Building & Development

Good Works

Building & Development

Our purpose is to care for our communities and people so they can prosper. Rehabilitating and rebuilding areas in our community that are facing structural or economic challenges can help to lay a strong foundation for growth.

The Citadel Cares program invests in capital improvements across Greater Philadelphia such as donations and volunteer support to build or rebuild physical buildings or communal parks and recreational spaces.

Food Security
Food Security Food Security

Food Security

Food Bank

Food Security

Food is one of the basic staples of human need, however food can also be one of the first sacrifices made in a household budget during times of financial strain. Helping communities fight food insecurity can support families and individuals struggling to make ends meet and ultimately redefine their personal financial journey.

Citadel Cares is proud to support local food banks, facilitate donations for food drives, and partner with charitable organizations and local farms that focus on food insecurity in our community.

Check back soon for our 2025 donation request form!

Citadel Cares

How We’re Involved

How We’re Involved

Between our employee volunteerism and corporate giving initiatives, the Citadel Cares program supports a variety of charitable organizations and initiatives that build strength within our community in impactful ways.

CHOP Parkway Run and Walk sponsored by Citadel

CHOP Parkway Run and Walk sponsored by Citadel

The 2022 CHOP Parkway Run & Walk, presented by Citadel Credit Union, was a big success - raising over $2 million for pediatric cancer. Citadel is proud to have doubled our contribution to $300,000 - with over $40,000 raised by our Building Strength Together team, helping CHOP reach this record-breaking milestone. While $2 million raised is an amazing accomplishment, we want to do even better. If you missed the event or would like to donate now, there’s still time. Let’s continue to add to this impressive total and conquer childhood cancer together! Donate at CitadelBanking.com/CHOP

Citadel Heart of Learning Awards Ceremony

Citadel Heart of Learning Awards Ceremony

Citadel Gives Back - Strawberry Festival

Citadel Gives Back - Strawberry Festival

As the presenting sponsor for this past week’s Rotary Club of Coatesville Foundation Strawberry festival we are proud to announce through the efforts of our community support, this event has raised thousands of dollars to provide grants to local nonprofits that support children and families.

Citadel Culture - Good Works Community Service

Citadel Culture - Good Works Community Service

A few weeks ago, some of our Citadel employees took some time out of their work week to help renovate a home in support of Mr. Horksema and his team at Good Works. Each of our employees had an amazing time giving back and #buildingstrengthtogether in our community together as one team.

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Award-Winning Giving

In 2023, Citadel won the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Faces of Philanthropy Award for our partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to raise funds and awareness for their Cancer Center. The Philadelphia Business Journal’s Faces of Philanthropy program annually recognizes organizations that continuously seek to better the communities they work in and serve.

Giving Through The Years

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Learn how Citadel invests in local educators each year with the Citadel Heart of Learning Award.

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