Local business network donates to Angel’s Watch Regional Shelter

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006

Click here to enlarge this photo Submitted Photo Pictured holding the Southern Maryland Business Network donation check are Jacqui Hamilton, left, program manager for Angel’s Watch Regional Shelter; SMBN President Bill Hocker, branch sales manager for Countrywide Home Loans; and Jane Ratti, SMBN fundraising committee chair and an associate broker for Exit Only Realty. Other SMBN members are present for the check presentation. E-Mail This Article | Print This Story

Through a series of fundraisers, including a bowl-a-thon and basket bingo, SMBN has collected more than $12,680 for the group this year. The shelter provides emergency shelter, case management and family services for women and children, along with a transitional shelter program.

SMBN is an independent, nonprofit, self-directed organization. Members aim to be a ‘‘virtual sales force” for other members of the group by exchanging business referrals and developing new business relationships, according to a press release. The network is promoted through direct contact, chamber of commerce events, marketing materials, press releases, a community calendar and a Web site.

Meetings are held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Southwinds Adult Active Community off Billingsley Road in White Plains. For more information, go to www.smbn.org or call Irene Cusack at Countrywide Home Loans at 301-893-9001.