From left, SMECO representatives Austin J. Slater, Jr., President and CEO, Natalie Cotton, community and public affairs director, and Tonya Lee, supply chain buyer. Representing St. Mary’s County’s Wrapping Arms ’Round Many (WARM) are Maria Scott, chairperson, and Patrice Campbell, program manager for the Three Oaks Center.
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees held two fund raising events and recently donated $41,322 to three local shelters. Funds will be donated to Safe Harbor in Calvert County; Lifestyles of Maryland, Martha’s Place Transitional Home, in Charles County; and Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many (WARM) in St. Mary’s County. Each organization received $13,774. SMECO employees raised the money through the SMECO 75 Bike Ride held in June and the SMECO Annual Charity Golf Outing in October. The events are supported by a group of volunteers, vendors, and the SMECO executive team. The Co-op selects a different organization each year to benefit from the fundraising events.