We've made some exciting changes to our donation process!
Donation Partnerships
In order to ensure our support has the most direct impact and meaningful impact on our communities, the Charity Foundation has shifted our donation process to focus on organizations and groups based on what is happening throughout the year to actively address current needs. This partnership approach allows us to work side-by-side with them and tell more of the story behind each organization's impact.
Donation Partner
UHCU Partners with Elan Financial Services and Donate $20,000 to PATH
United Heritage Credit Union is proud to announce a $20,000 donation to PATH, made possible through participation in the Elan Charitable Giving Program. UHCU contributed $10,000 to PATH, matching Elan Financial Services’ $10,000 donation, doubling the impact for the local nonprofit and further supporting critical community services.
Lending a Helping Hand
UHCU Donates Over $30,000 to Help Fight Food Insecurity Across Texas
A total of $15,660 was donated to the East Texas Food Bank, and $18,232.50 was donated to the Central Texas Food Bank. These funds were raised through UHCU's Banking for a Cause initiatives, hot cocoa kit sales, and purchases from our external brand store apparel. Click below to continue reading the blog.
2025 Holiday Season Recap
Giving Back This Holiday Season
The holiday season is all about community, compassion, and coming together to support those around us. This year, UHCU was proud to give back in meaningful ways across the communities we serve, helping make the season brighter for families, children, and pets in need.
Donation Partner
UHCU Donates $8,400 to the Austin Humane Society
United Heritage Credit Union (UHCU) has donated $8,400 to the Austin Humane Society (AHS) as part of its Buy a House, Get a Puppy campaign. The campaign paired UHCU’s home loan program with support for animals in need, contributing funds to AHS for every home financed during the promotional period.
Breast Cancer Resource Center
Our 2025 Donation Partner
United Heritage Credit Union is proud to announce a $13,000 donation to Breast Cancer Resource Center through its Charity Foundation. This contribution reflects the Foundation's ongoing commitment to supporting health and wellness initiatives that provide critical resources, education, and compassionate care to individuals facing breast cancer diagnosis. As part of this commitment, United Heritage Credit Union also served as the Community Roots sponsor for BCRC's annual Art Bra Austin event, one of the organization's most iconic and impactful fundraisers. Held in Austin, TX, Art Bra celebrates the strength and creativity of breast cancer survivors through a powerful runway show featuring artful, custom-designed bras. The event raises vital funds to support BCRC's services while spotlighting the stories and resilience of those impacted by breast cancer. This year's event raised over $900,000, directly benefiting the individuals and families BCRC serves across Central Texas.
PATH Diaper Drive
Giving Back, One Diaper at a Time
Thanks to the generosity and support of our community, United Heritage Credit Union successfully partnered with PATH to deliver over 15,000 diapers and 19,000 wipes to families across East Texas! This incredible impact helps support PATH's mission to empower local parents with essential resources their babies need to thrive. We're honored to contribute to PATH's year-round diaper drive and continue making a meaningful difference where it matters most.
Urban Roots
Our 2025 Donation Partner
United Heritage Credit Union is proud to announce a $10,000 donation to Urban Roots through its Charity Foundation as part of a sustaining sponsorship. This contribution reflects the Foundation's continued commitment to environmental causes and youth development through hands-on learning and community engagement.
BookSpring
Our 2024 Donation Partner
United Heritage Credit Union has strengthened its commitment to education and literacy with a $20,000 donation to BookSpring through its Charity Foundation. BookSpring, a Central Texas nonprofit, is dedicated to fostering literacy by providing books to children and families in need, promoting a lifelong love of reading. The donation will enable the organization to distribute thousands of books, create home libraries, and inspire young readers, directly impacting educational equity in the community. Chelesa Schrimpf, AVP of Experience & Engagement, emphasized, "Access to books and the joy of reading can change lives." This collaboration underscored United Heritage's mission to empower future generations and bridge the literacy gap.
Austin Pets Alive!!!!
Our 2024 Donation Partner
United Heritage Credit Union, through its Charity Foundation, has donated $20,000 to Austin Pets Alive!, reinforcing its steadfast commitment to animal welfare. This contribution significantly bolsters Austin Pets Alive!'s mission to save at-risk animals through innovative programs such as the Parvo Puppy ICU and Neonatal Kitten Nursery. The donation will fund essential needs like medical care, shelter, and food, enabling the organization to rescue and rehabilitate countless pets. Highlighting the partnership, Chelsea Schrimpf, AVP of Experience & Engagement, stated, " animal welfare is a cornerstone of our Foundation's focus." This initiative reflect United Heritage's dedication to community betterment and the values shared by its employees.
How We Provide Support
The United Heritage Charity Foundation places priority on contributing to deserving organizations that make a difference in our local communities. To maximize our efforts, we support organizations that focus on improving the lives of individuals within Central and East Texas. Preference is given to organizations that address one of more areas of focus.
Support for out-of-area requests is limited. Our operating area consists of the Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Milam, Travis, Williamson, Cherokee, Gregg, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Van Zandt or Wood counties.