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For Immediate Release
Contact
Rhea Lewis Marshall
rhea.marshall@bge.com
WHO: Employees and executives of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)
WHAT: BGE employees continue to celebrate the spirit of National Volunteer Week (April 10-16) throughout the month of April by participating in several service projects with nonprofit organizations across central Maryland. This week’s activities include cleaning up parks, preparing breakfast for families of seriously ill children and repairing homes for community members in need.
WHEN & WHERE: Photo opportunities will be available at the following events:
Monday, April 25 Druid Hill Community Park Clean-up with the Y of Central Maryland 1609 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore 1 to 4 pm
Tuesday, April 26 Preparing and Serving Breakfast at Ronald McDonald House 635 West Lexington Street 7-9 am
Thursday April 28 Sorting and packaging food at the Maryland Food Bank 2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore 9 am-12 pm
Saturday, April 30 Supporting underserved students at United Way Sports Day St.Vincent’s Villa 2600 Pot Spring Road, Lutherville-Timonium 9-11 am
Saturday, April 30 Home repair and beautification work with Christmas in April 14912 Nighthawk Lane, Bowie 7:30 am to 4 pm
WHY: BGE and its employees are committed to enhancing the quality of life for its customers and their families in communities the company serves throughout central Maryland. In 2015, BGE employees, friends and family logged more than 22,000 hours volunteering with nonprofit organizations across the service area. To learn more about BGE’s commitment to philanthropic giving and volunteerism, visit bge.com/giving.
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