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A Special Thank you:  We at RTMC would like to extend a warm thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers for this year’s Rebuilding Day. Our sponsors and volunteers are the heart and soul of RTMC and without their enthusiasm, generosity and dedication the work simply would not get done.

Spring Rebuilding Day – RTMC will join several civic groups, faith based organizations and corporations to repair and revitalize the homes of 32 homeowners and 5 nonprofits throughout the county this weekend. Groups will begin around 8 a.m. and work on homes until 5 p.m.

Fundraising Successes

HOUSE SPONSORS 2009:  RTMC is proud to recognize our sponsors for our Spring Project Days, April 25/26th. Many thanks to you all for your support of our families in need:

Adventist Healthcare

Ashton United Methodist Church

Bartlett Roofing & Sheet Metal

Bethesda- Chevy Chase High School

Bethesda Church of Christ

Bethesda Kiwanis

Bethesda Presbyterian Church

Christ Church Episcopal

Christ Congregational

Colesville Presbyterian Church

Dakota Consulting

Daro Realty

DG Liu Contracting

EAI, Inc

ecobeco

First Baptist Church

GCAAR

Georgetown Preparatory School

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Grace United Methodist Church

Helping Hands

Holy Cross Church

IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management)

JML Remodeling

Lennox

Manor Woods Church of Christ

Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union

Modi & Friends

Neelsville Presbyterian Church

Oak Chapel United Methodist Church

OBA Bank

Olney Lions Club

O’Rear & Friends

Parrish Services

Potomac Presbyterian Church

Potomac Valley Brick

Rockville United Church

Saint Mark Presbyterian Church

Sandy Spring Bank

Sandy Spring Lions Club

Sears Holdings

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Temple Beth Ami/Shaare Torah

Trinity Lutheran Church

TW Perry

Washington Grove United Methodist Church

New Grants:  RTMC is pleased to report on new funding opportunities:

• RT  Honors raised nearly $12,000. Many thanks to all who supported this event!
• RTMC received $2,500 from the Montgomery County Community Foundation.
• RTMC was declined by The Meyer Foundation due to the economic downturn. They encouraged us to apply during future grant cycles.
• RTMC hosted a site visit from The Cafritz Foundation. We should get final word after their June Board Meeting.

Get More From Your Travels:  You can support RTMC as you vacation with your family or travel on business. RTMC has a partnership with YTB Travel, a website comparable to expedia or orbitz, but where RTMC receives 40% of the commission on booked travel. By booking your vacations or business travel on our site, you are supporting RTMC at no additional cost to yourself! For more information, go to http://www.ytbtravel.com/rebuildingtogether.

We at RTMC know that these are difficult times. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated -you!

RT National News 

RT National celebrates nationwide affiliate Rebuilding Days –Rebuilding Together ‘s network of over 200 affiliates spans across the entire United States. This spring, each affiliate will be hosting their own Rebuilding Days, totaling over 10,000 projects. That means over 10,000 homes and nonprofits will become safe and accessible for the thousands of homeowners in need.

Rebuilding Together and International Code Council Foundation Team Up for Project Hero – Rebuilding Together today announced that it will team with the International Code Council Foundation (ICCFF) to further assist disabled active duty military and veterans with home modifications for the disabled as well as critical repairs. Rebuilding Together and the members of the International Code Council will combine their expertise to assist veterans and their families through the Project H.E.R.O. (Homes Eliminated of Restrictions and Obstacles) program.

Getting Involved

Volunteer Opportunities:  We are looking for a few good men (or women!).

• Ongoing – administrative work in the RTMC office including filing, database entry, etc. – contact Kathy Thrower at kthrower@rebuildingtogethermc.org
• On-going -Volunteer willing to organize donated paint supplies in our Gaithersburg warehouse.  Please contact Kathy Thrower at kthrower@rebuildingtogethermc.org

• On-going - Looking for volunteers interested in working with homeowners who have excessive clutter. Volunteers should be able to commit 1-2 hours per week over several months. Training will be offered. For more information, please contact Kathy Thrower at kthrower@rebuildingtogethermc.org or 301-933-2700.

Ways to Give:  RTMC thanks you for all the ways you participate in our program!

• Time: see opportunities above
• Cash: give securely online at www.rebuildingtogethermc.org or contact Lee Berkeley Shaw at lshaw@rebuildingtogethermc.org for more information
• Outreach: link RTMC to potential partners or sponsors – contact Lee Berkeley Shaw at lshaw@rebuildingtogethermc.org for more information
• VACATION OR BUSINESS: RTMC receives 40% of commissions if you book your summer travel through our website – prices and search engine are the same as expedia, orbitz, etc. To support RTMC even as you spend the holidays with your family, go to: http://www.ytbtravel.com/rebuildingtogether

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