Educational Systems FCU Employees "Stuff-A-Bus" with 2,000 Backpacks for Local Students

Greenbelt, MD - Educational Systems Federal Credit Union employees proudly supported Prince George's County Public Schools' annual "Stuff-A-Bus" event by loading 2,000 backpacks into a school bus at the Credit Union's Bowie Branch. The donated backpacks will be given to middle school students during the Prince George's County Public Schools' Back-to-School Block Party on August 17 at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Center.

"We greatly appreciate our longstanding partnership with Educational Systems FCU who has supported Prince George's County Public Schools' initiatives including the Back-To-School Block Party," stated Barbara Holt Streeter, Partnerships Officer for Prince George's County Public Schools.

The backpacks were donated through the Support Education Foundation, which was established by Educational Systems FCU. In total, 6,500 backpacks will be provided to middle school students across the counties served by the Credit Union. Each backpack includes a 100-sheet pack of college ruled paper, a pack of six ballpoint pens, a highlighter and a 12-inch ruler.

"For us, it's an honor to Support Education," said Chris Conway, President/CEO of Educational Systems FCU. "School supplies are essential for students to have a successful school year, and we are committed to making a difference in the education community."

About Educational Systems FCU

Educational Systems FCU (esfcu.org) has proudly served the education community for over 60 years. With over $1 billion in assets and 12 branches, the Credit Union serves 85,000 members in seven school systems and three community colleges throughout Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's, St. Mary's and Talbot counties in Maryland.

About Support Education Foundation 

In 2017, the Support Education Foundation was established by Educational Systems FCU to help fulfill its core purpose of serving the education community. The Foundation is named after the Credit Union's mantra of Support Education. It is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising funds for student scholarships, professional development awards and other initiatives to help students. To learn more, visit SupportEducation.org.