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APGFCU DONATES OVER $64,000 TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

(Aberdeen, December 29, 2009) – Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union [APGFCU], proudly donated over $64,000 in 2009 to nearly 50 community-based organizations and programs in Harford and Cecil Counties, including Harford Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Harford County Fuel Fund, Elkton Alliance, the Boys and Girls Clubs of both Harford and Cecil County, and more.

As part of its “people helping people” philosophy, APGFCU donates annually to local organizations and programs that support the social and economic well-being of the Harford and Cecil communities. To learn more, visit www.APGFCU.com, under “About Us.”

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APGFCU is a not-for-profit member owned cooperative.  Serving the Harford and Cecil County communities for over 71 years, it is the largest credit union in Harford County and the fourth-largest federally chartered credit union in Maryland. With nine branches, APGFCU serves its 84,000 members in the Aberdeen, Amyclae, Bel Air, Edgewood, Elkton, Forest Hill, Havre de Grace, and Laurel Bush communities.  Credit union services are available 24-hours, 7 days a week via telephone and web access. Membership in APGFCU is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers, or attends school in Harford or Cecil County. For information, call APGFCU at 410-272-4000 or visit our website at www.APGFCU.com today.

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Knopp Earns Accreditation as Financial Counselor - 4/7   APGFCU Announces Maryland Saves Winners - 4/4   3rd Annual Bel Air Kite Festival - 3/27   APGFCU Honors Employees With Service Awards - 3/13   APGFCU Members Donate Over 550 Books for Local Schools - 3/3   APGFCU Ranks #1 in Maryland for Youth Financial Literacy Efforts - 2/28   APGFCU Celebrates 70th Anniversary - 2/11   APGFCU Announces "Win Big" HDTV Prize Winners - 2/11 January Jump Start to Reading - 2/08