Introducing our Partner: Washington Memorial Heritage

Built in the early 1900s in honor of George Washington and the legacy of Valley Forge, Washington Memorial at Valley Forge is a sprawling 50-acre campus located adjacent to Valley Forge National Historical Park. Father Herbert Burk, an Episcopal Priest, envisioned the site when he brought a group of young boys to see where Washington and his men had camped and endured unimaginable hardships. After his visit, he vowed to build the site’s crown jewel, Washington Memorial Chapel, which is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic site also includes a cemetery, Defender’s Gate, built in honor of Civil War veterans, the Cloister of the Colonies, a limestone homage to the 13 original colonies, an iconic bell tower that houses one of the world’s finest carillons, and the original Justice Bell, a symbol of women’s suffrage. Together, these historic features are a symbol of American resilience, leadership, and faith.

“Since its inception, the leadership at Washington Memorial Heritage has worked to ensure that the enduring ideas represented at Valley Forge remain accessible, relevant and deeply meaningful for generations to come. That is why the partnership with Sun East Foundation is so important. Through our partnership, we have strengthened our outreach to school groups who visit us.  Working with a history intern, we created an interactive scavenger hunt, a ‘quote puzzle,’ and several other activities designed to help us engage more effectively with young people. We also provided teachers with follow-up materials for use in the classroom. We want to sincerely thank Sun East Foundation for helping us to keep this vital history alive by supporting our project.”

-Pat Nogar, Executive Director, Washington Memorial Heritage 

To date, the Sun East Foundation has given away over $738,729 to over 275 organizations since we started in 2011.

New Partners of Sun East Foundation
Drexel Neumann Academy
Tether Foundation
Deep Roots
Reading Assist
Sow Good Now
Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence
Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust
Chester County Pops Orchestra
9th Street Youth and Community Center
Chester Heights Camp Meeting Association

Ways you can help

  • Visit a Sun East branch and conveniently donate by asking a staff member to transfer your donation from your specified share account
  • Make a donation online at suneastfoundation.org/donate
  • Donate through Online Banking by selecting the “Additional Services” tab or through the Mobile App by selecting “More” and choosing “Support our Foundation” from the dropdown list
  • Help us help those in need in our communities by joining the Foundation for a one-time membership donation of $10 for individuals or $30 for businesses
  • Mail a check donation to: Sun East Foundation, PO Box 2231, Aston, PA 19014
  • Designate your Sun East credit card points to Sun East Foundation
  • Support the Foundation through online purchases via Givebacks, a magical new cashback program. Simply shop and activate the offer when you see it appear on a participating merchant’s website and earn cash back for yourself and Sun East Foundation. 

Save the date

Our Annual Golf Classic will take place on September 15, 2026, at White Manor Country Club. This is our Foundation’s biggest fundraiser, and is a great time for all. Learn more here

Other Upcoming Community Events

4/12: Sun East sponsors Open Mic Night at Kennett Flash

5/17: The Arc of Chester County Bubble Walk & Fun Day

6/13: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) Great Chefs Event 

6/13: Newlin Grist Mill’s Race for the Watershed Duck Derby & 5K