November 21, 2017 (Greenbelt, MD) - Educational Systems Federal Credit Union is once again inviting members of the education community to donate new hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks to help students in need through its Warming Hearts and Hands program. New winter accessories for K-12 and community college students can be dropped off at any of the Credit Union's 12 branch locations until December 9, 2017.

Now in its fourth year, Educational Systems FCU has sponsored Warming Hearts and Hands to provide students in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's, St. Mary's and Talbot counties with items of warmth and comfort for the winter months. In addition to Credit Union members and volunteers donating items, Credit Union employees have also raised nearly $5,000 to support the program this winter season.

"It's so inspiring to see our members and employees embracing this program and making such a difference in these students' lives," said Chris Conway, President/CEO of Educational Systems FCU. "We started Warming Hearts and Hands because a need was identified in the education community. We heard from the school systems and community colleges we serve that their students needed these items during the winter months."

Educational Systems FCU has 12 branches located throughout Maryland in Annapolis, Aspen Hill, Bowie, California, Cherry Hill, Clarksburg, Greenbelt, Middlebrook, Prince Frederick, Rockville, Upper Marlboro and Waldorf. For directions to the Credit Union's branches and to learn more about how to donate to Warming Hearts and Hands, visit esfcu.org.

Educational Systems FCU has proudly served the education community for over 60 years. With over $900 million in assets and 12 branches, the Credit Union serves 87,000 members in seven school systems and three community colleges throughout Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's, St. Mary's and Talbot counties. For more information about Educational Systems FCU, visit esfcu.org.