FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August chill

							FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/02/09

CONTACT: Cynthia McAree, Vice President of Marketing
         703-788-4825
         cmcaree@applefcu.org

              APPLE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION HELPS WINCHESTER-AREA
           RESIDENTS IN NEED WARD OFF WINTER CHILL WITH COAT DRIVE

FAIRFAX, Va., November 2, 2009—When the winds pick up, the temperatures drop and the threat of
snow seems eminent, many simply hitch up their collars, pull their scarf a little tighter and adjust their
gloves for optimum warmth. For the 13 percent of Winchester-area residents who live below the poverty
level, however, experiencing the elemental protection that comes with seasonally-appropriate outerwear
isn’t always possible. This holiday season, Apple Federal Credit Union will help change this reality by
hosting a cold-weather coat drive, November 1-30, 2009.

Apple and event partner The Salvation Army (300 Fort Collier Road, Winchester) will collect new and
gently-worn coats for both adults and children of all ages at the Credit Union’s 1850 S. Loudoun Street
branch. All collected coats will remain local, going exclusively to disadvantaged, Winchester-area
families to help ward off the winter chill.

Last year, more than 50 coats were amassed for those in need. This year, Apple and The Salvation Army
would like to outfit even more men, women and children. Credit Union members and Winchester’s
friends and neighbors are encouraged to bring all donations to Apple’s neighborhood location Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-1
p.m.

For more information on Apple Federal Credit Union and its products and services, call 703-788-4800 or
visit AppleFCU.org.

Apple Federal Credit Union’s Mission:
Through a lifelong partnership with anyone touched by education, Apple FCU helps members
achieve their dreams by offering competitive financial solutions, with dedicated personal service.
Apple exists, not for profit, but for the benefit of its members.
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