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Gaithersburg OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2/28/10 1-4pm
February 23rd, 2010 categories: Movin Community Help, Movin Home Search, Movin Information, Movin Lifestyle, Movin Montgomery County Maryland, Movin Open House
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The Holiday Gift For the Person Who Has Everything
December 13th, 2009 categories: Mothers Fighting For Others, Movin Community Help, Movin Lifestyle
We all know this person. Every year you want to show your love or appreciation for a special someone during the holidays by giving them something special and you want to pull your hair out of your head trying to come up with something. The person who has everything usually gets a lot of strange things that they will never use because people are just trying to come up with “something” Yes, there are trinkets that are fun and appreciated by all, but how many trinkets does one person need?
Some tell me that I am that person. I have “things” that have been given to me by people and I am not sure what to do with them or I already have two of whatever they have given me. Hear me, I appreciate the effort and thought that goes with the gift, I just don’t “need” anything. I am not saying it to brag by any means. I am by no means the richest person person when it comes to money, I am rich in friends, family and love. If you know me I would give you the shirt off my back it is just that life has been very good to me. I work hard, have had good luck and keep things on the straight and narrow. I count my blessings everyday.
So, if you have someone in your life that is blessed and has everything too I will give you the best gift idea for that person. Whatever money you would spend on that person for a gift, make a donation to a charity instead. No matter how small the amount is it will mean more than you know to the person who has everything and help change a complete stranger’s life. For me, I don’t care about another sweater, watch or jewelry. I have everything I need or want and if I don’t have it, I can get it for myself. Chances are the person you are thinking of does the same thing.
Think of the person and try to figure out what charity might be meaningful to your loved one. Maybe it is an animal charity, community organizations, homeless organization or something to help children. There are a million to choose from. For me, it is about the children. In the last couple of years I have been involved with an organization called Mothers Fighting for Others, which helps orphan children in Kenya Africa. I have asked my family members to donate to the charity instead of buying me anything. That means more to me than any “thing” means to me.
Believe me, it will mean more to your loved one, who has everything, to spend time and be with you during the holidays and that you thought enough of them to make a difference to someone else during the holidays. After all, isn’t that what giving is all about?
I would love to hear about some of the charities that benefited this holiday season. Holiday Blessings to all of you.
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I See London, I See France . . . Make a Difference in A Child’s Life
August 13th, 2009 categories: Mothers Fighting For Others, Movin Community Help
I see London, I see France, I see some one’s underpants. Remember that rhyme from elementary school? Makes me chuckle when I say it now, but I want to talk today about something as important as underpants.
In our country we don’t really think much of underwear. Don’t get me wrong, it is a big business from Victoria’s Secret to Hanes to designer digs, billions of dollars on our undergarments. But we don’t really give it much thought other than the occasional wedgie we might get.
When you think about your underwear after reading this, I want you think about the difference between sickness and health – maybe living or dying? Bet you didn’t think I was going there with this story!
Did you know that children across the world, who live in poverty, may or may not have any underwear? Do you know that being able to wear underwear can make the difference between being healthy and sick? That just blows my mind. Something that we don’t give two thoughts about can make a life or death difference to a child! Even though times may be trying for many Americans, underwear is not a health crisis.
I found an amazing group of women that bring underwear to children in Africa in order to help with this issue. The group is called Mothers Fighting For Others. MFFO works to help children in Africa. I have been so inspired by these women, I couldn’t help but get involved.
So you say, what can I do to help? Here is how easy it is to pay it forward with something as small as buying children’s underwear to make a difference. Please purchase new, unopened underwear for children ages 3-15 and it will be distributed by MFFO through Nairobi, Kenya and IDP refugee camps. Click here for where to send or where to send donations.
So simple for all of us to make a difference in a child’s life. Now that you have read this, I am asking you to take action and make a difference in the life of a child.
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Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® Will Help Sponsor Walk For The Homeless
November 20th, 2008 categories: Movin Community Help, Movin Montgomery County Maryland
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Instant Emergency Information In Gaithersburg
November 8th, 2008 categories: Movin Community Help, Movin Consumers, Movin Montgomery County Maryland
These days we all want instant everything. From our Internet connections, to our cell phones connecting right away and answers to our questions should have been five minutes ago. We are in tune and on the move.
But what about an emergency? Bad weather? Storms coming, you know we have had a few tornadoes in this area in the last few years. They are so rare, but if one was coming wouldn’t you want to know? How about a tree down blocking a road after a storm. What about a water main break that stops traffic. These are inconveniences, but wouldn’t you like to know before hand? Sure you would.
Remember how scary 9/11 was here in Maryland? Being right next to the Nation’s Capital, what a scary and traumatic day it was for all of us. Now we were not set up back on 9/11, but rest assured our national and even local governments have come up with a way of getting emergency information to the public instantly.
Montgomery County has installed a system called Alert Montgomery County. You can go to the link and sign up and if there is an emergency you will notified immediately through;
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PDA
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Cell Phone
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Blackberry
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Computer
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Online devices
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XM Radio Station 214
If you live in Gaithersburg, Takoma Park or Rockville these cities have their own Alert system. You may follow the links directly and sign up for emergency information.
You will receive text messages to your device as soon as the message is sent. The system is FREE, but you will need to check your wireless or online service provider to see if text messaging charges may apply to you.
Pray we never need to use the system, but thankfully our officials have come up with a way to reach as many people as possible at one time. Please let your friends know about this service.
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Gaithersburg Celebrates Veteran’s Day
November 7th, 2008 categories: Movin Community Help, Movin Montgomery County Maryland
The City of Gaithersburg will celebrate Veteran’s Day, November 11th, at the City Hall Concert Pavillion at South Summit Ave. Everyone is invited to come out and support our troops.
The main speaker will be Rear Admiral Michael Browne, who graduate from the US Naval Academy in 1980. There will be representatives from all branches of the military and local veterans groups.
Gaithersburg City Officials will be laying a wreath in a Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday. Show your support to your community and to your troops and come out on Tuesday for the service.
If you would like to help our troops you can follow this link to donate supplies to our men and woman that service our country.
God Bless America
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Habitat for Humanity Partners With Montgomery County Maryland
November 7th, 2008 categories: Movin Community Help, Movin Consumers, Movin Real Estate News
The Montgomery County Maryland Branch of Habitat for Humanity has had a Memorandum signed by County Executive, Isiah Leggett to purchase foreclosed properties in the County. The plan is to purchase up to 10 homes in the county and refurbish the homes for Habitat families.
Leggett has increased the Housing Initiative Fund from $20 million a few years ago to $53 million dollars in the current fiscal budget.
The county will budget up to $350,000 per property to be purchased and refurbished. The benefit is two fold; The first benefit is to clean up vacant properties in County neighborhoods. The second is to help families find affordable home ownership in Montgomery County Maryland.
Click here to read the official press release from Montgomery County, Maryland.
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RE/MAX Realty Group Thanksgiving Food Drive For Maryland Food Bank
October 30th, 2008 categories: Movin Community Help, Movin Information, Movin Montgomery County Maryland
This is the season for family and friends. Please don’t forget about the folks who are less fortunate in our community. This has been a difficult time for many. We need to pull together as a community to make sure no one is forgotten.
In an effort to help, RE/MAX Realty Group in Gaithersburg, Maryland has started a food drive to support the Maryland Food bank.
During the month of November you can drop your nonperishable food items off to the RE/MAX Realty Group office or at the designated Open Houses held by RE/MAX Realty Group Agents.
If you have any questions please contact Me, Audrey June-Forshey or the RE/MAX Realty Group Office if you would like to drop off or have donations picked up.
Details are as follows;
RE/MAX Realty Group
6 Montgomery Village Ave
Suite 200
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
301-258-7757
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Audrey June Forshey
301-938-8028
Please contact our office if you have questions. Every donation is important, no matter how big or small.
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