Local Restaurant The Bungalow & Customers Raise Over $10,000 for Military Families In Need

Oct. 13, 2010 - PRLog -- October 13, 2010

The Bungalow Raises Over $10,000
for Military Families in Need

“Uniformed Services Night” Campaign Benefits
Operation Homefront DC Metro Chapter

Shirlington, VA (Oct. 13, 2010) – Representatives from The Escape Group of Restaurants – The Bungalow, a popular restaurant and billiards bar with locations in Shirlington, Franconia and Chantilly, will present a $10,000 check this week to the DC Metro Chapter of Operation Homefront to help provide emergency assistance to the families of deployed and wounded troops , said a spokesperson for Operation Homefront.

What: Check Presentation October 13th at Shirlington Bungalow

When: 6PM ET

Where: 2766 South Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22206

Contact: 703-578-0020

“When The Bungalow came to us with the idea of raising money to help military families through weekly Uniformed Services Night promotions, we had no idea how successful this would be,” said Vivian S. Dietrich, president of Operation Homefront DC Metro Chapter.  “We are so touched by the gratitude that The Bungalow and its patrons have shown for all of our uniformed service members.”

Since its kick-off at the end of April, the three Bungalow locations have held “Last Man Standing” pool tournaments each week to benefit Operation Homefront.  Proceeds from these tournaments as well as “Honor Card” donations and the sales of Food Specials, Commemorative Shirts and Miller Lite Products throughout the summer resulted in the $10,000 donation.

“We are honored and proud to have been part of such a worthwhile promotion.  The great thing about this fundraiser was that everyone bought into it.  From the owners, Keith and Cheryl Early, to the staff and our loyal customers – we were all happy to contribute and pitch in to ensure its success.” (Daniel Bishop, CFO - The Escape Group of Restaurants)

Operation Homefront DC Metro Chapter provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of deployed and wounded troops throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC.  

For More Information Contact
Danny Bishop at The Bungalow
703-502-9070

or

Torrey Pocock
Torrey Charles and Willner
202-351-1344
torrey@thegreencircle.com

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Shirlington, VA (Oct. 13, 2010) – Representatives from The Escape Group of Restaurants – The Bungalow, a popular restaurant and billiards bar with locations in Shirlington, Franconia and Chantilly Virginia. www.Facebook.com/TheBungalow