The Great American Christmas
Celebrate 250 Years with Giving Back to Community
Help Fill the Sleigh!
This Christmas, we celebrate 250 years of unity – not just as a nation, but as neighbors helping neighbors. Bring non-perishable food donations to your local BHCCU branch between now and December 19 to support ECHO Food Pantry.
Every can, every box, and every donation brings us closer and stronger as a community.
- Canned Vegetables, Soups, Beans, Tuna, Fruit
- Peanut Butter and Jelly/Jams
- Pasta, Mac 'n Cheese, Sauce
- Rice, Oatmeal, Instant Potatoes, Stuffing, Mixes
- Etc. – Every & all donations are GREATLY appreciated!
Welcome to the Flock!
Make this holiday season extra special with a gift of membership!
Open a qualifying Youth Savings Account with a minimum $100 deposit, and we’ll add $100 to their account.*
- Plus, receive a complimentary plush eagle, while supplies last, to give with your gift of membership!
*Federally Insured by NCUA. Offer available to eligible new youth members up to age 16 who open a qualifying youth savings account with a minimum $100 deposit. Account must remain open for one year or promotional incentives may be forfeited or recouped. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is 0.10%, accurate as of 10/6/2026. Offer valid through 1/23/27. Receive complimentary plush eagles while supplies last which are valued at $10 or less. See credit union for complete details and eligibility requirements.
THE GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS
Pass It Forward Challenge
This holiday season, we’re challenging you and your family to spread kindness throughout your community by completing these 10 acts of kindness. The goal is simple: do something kind, big or small, and expect nothing in return.
Help a Neighbor
Ideas To Get You Started:
- Shovel their sidewalk, clear snow, rake leaves, or lend a helping hand.
Share Some Holiday Cheer
Ideas To Get You Started:
- Drop off cookies, cocoa, treats, or a handwritten Christmas card.
Help With the Trash
Ideas To Get You Started:
- Bring your neighbor’s trash or recycling bin back up to their garage after pickup.
Check In with Loved Ones
Ideas To Get You Started:
- Call, visit, or stop by to say hello with your loved ones, friends, family, or someone who may be feeling lonely.
Give Someone a Hand
Ideas To Get You Started:
- Offer to carry groceries, run an errand, walk a dog, or help with a chore.
Spread a Little Surprise
Ideas To Get You Started:
- Leave a small, unexpected kindness on someone’s doorstep.
Give Back
Ideas To Get You Started:
- Donate food, clothing, toys, or other items to someone in need or a local organization.
Thank a Community Helper
Ideas To Get You Started:
- Thank a teacher, first responder, veteran, service member, healthcare worker, delivery driver, volunteer, or someone else who serves your community.
Make Someone's Day
Ideas To Get You Started:
- Buy someone a coffee, let someone go ahead of you, pay a compliment, or simply make someone smile.
Create Your Own Kindness
- Do something thoughtful that isn't on this list!
Keep Kindness Going After the Holidays!
One small act of kindness can make a big difference. Choose one act of kindness each month in the new year. From our family to yours, thank you for helping make our communities stronger — one neighbor at a time. Invite a friend to take the challenge with you!
