Benchmark FCU provides financial literacy training to participants in Chester County Food Bank’s FRESHstart Kitchen

(l to r) Benchmark Federal Credit Union‘s Chris Breslin and Chester County Food Bank’s Alex Gomez are all smiles after Benchmark FCU presented a financial literacy workshop to community members enrolled in the FRESHstart Kitchen program hosted by the Chester County Food Bank. Benchmark Federal Credit Union is partnering to present financial literacy workshops to community members enrolled...

CCCBI salutes contestants in County Civics Bee

Nathaniel Giushurst (center) with various guest judges after winning the Chester County Civics Bee — including County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Michelle Kickline and Josh Maxwell and State Rep. John Lawrence. The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) hosted the inaugural Chester County Regional Civics Bee this past Saturday, April 15th, as part of the US Chamber of...

Benchmark to sponsor Chamber’s Geography Bee; essay winners to receive tablets

The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry is announcing  Benchmark Federal Credit Union as the Technology Sponsor for the regional competition of the National Civics Bee, allowing the top 20 winners of the essay contest to receive free tablets. “The Chamber is excited to partner with Benchmark Federal Credit Union for the live quiz event. We greatly appreciate Benchmark FCU’s generosity...

Benchmark Federal Credit Union’s staff provides holiday gifts for 22 children in Chester County

Benchmark Federal Credit Union President and CEO Daniel J. Machon, Jr. and Chief Commercial Operating Officer Mark Pizzi (center left and center right) deliver gifts to Family Service of Chester County on Friday. Tis the season of giving for local financial institutions, but the staff at Benchmark Federal Credit Union’ is setting itself apart when it comes to generosity. “Each year we put out...

New selfie wall will benefit Safe Harbor

Safe Harbor of Chester County and Benchmark Federal Credit Union celebrate the unveiling of a new selfie wall in West Chester. (l to r) Benchmark Federal Credit Union VP of Retail Services Chris Breslin, Safe Harbor Board Member Jessica Minchak, State Rep. Dianne Herrin, Safe Harbor CEO Judy Jeffords-Homitz, Benchmark FCU President & CEO Dan Machon, Jr., West Chester Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste,...

Registration open for 10th annual Single Mothers’ Conference

Registration is open now for the 10th Annual Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference, sponsored by Benchmark Federal Credit Union. Register at https://singlemotherscc.org/registration/ for workshops, guest speakers, pampering, free childcare and free lunch during sessions being held on August 13, 2022. Registration is open now for the 10th Annual Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference,...

Working, single mom honored with Harrison Award

At the Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference, the Belinda R. Harrison Award was presented to a mother who as overcome adversity and is active in her community. Pictured left to right: Benchmark Federal Credit Union’s Rebecca Worthington presents the award to Tierra White, as the daughter and sister of Belinda Harrison look on. Belinda Harrison was a single mother who worked tirelessly for...

Benchmark CU offering scholarships to Chesco area students

Benchmark Federal Credit Union’s Rebecca Worthington presents a scholarship check for $4,000 to Emily O’Brien, who graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School last June and is attending West Chester University. Benchmark Federal Credit Union has opened a call for entries to Chester County-area students as well as existing membership to compete for five college scholarships totaling $15,000. Three...

Benchmark new title sponsor for WC Bike Race

WEST CHESTER — Just days after the cancellation of Manayunk’s bike race due to lack of sponsors, West Chester’s iconic bike race announces a new title sponsor and name change for the first time in its 12-year history. Benchmark Federal Credit Union will sponsor the Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic for the next five years, ensuring the continued success of the race series best known for...