HARRISBURG, Penn.–Belco Credit Union here helped welcome 2018’s New Year’s babies to the world. In all, the credit union helped welcome 10 new infants who were born at local hospitals.
Belco donated a gift basket to the parents of the first baby born in the New Year at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg, UPMC Pinnacle Lititz, UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle, UPMC Pinnacle Memorial in York, UPMC Pinnacle Hanover, Women's & Babies Hospital - Lancaster General Health, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, according to the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association.
Each basket included a congratulations letter from Belco and a gift certificate for $50 to go toward their child’s first savings account, as well as, various baby supplies, toys, and gifts.
“Belco has a longstanding tradition of providing baskets to local hospitals to recognize the first baby born in the New Year. What is more fun than providing an unexpected gift basket filled with goodies for a new born? This is a small token of congratulations and our way of helping young families get a strong first start for their child’s financial future,” said Amey Sgrignoli, president and CEO, told the PCUA.