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Recent News & Events

A Thank You to our 2009 National Rebuilding Day Volunteers and Sponsors:  We at RTMC would like to extend a warm thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers for this year’s National 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. Please read a few stories from this year’s volunteers and their experiences on our website.

OBA Bank held 2nd Annual Warren N. Low Golf Tournament in Support of local charities: RTMC is one of several county charities who received financial support from the OBA Bank Golf Tournament held on May 7th, 2009. Many thanks to all the golfers and sponsors, and to OBA Bank for hosting such a wonderful day!

AmeriCorps CapacityCorps Members partake in third rebuild trip during National AmeriCorps Week: Ana Cimino, the AmeriCorps Outreach Coordinator and Bill Kauffman, the AmeriCorps Construction Coordinator for RTMC traveled to Lake Charles, Louisiana last week to restore 7 homes damaged by hurricanes. The two AmeriCorps members were joined by the 34 other CapacityCorps members for the service week. The work included the replacement of vinyl siding, dry walling, painting, and the construction of a wheel chair accessible ramp.

FundraisingSuccesses 

RTMC seeks a Sponsor for our THANK YOU PICNIC on June 12th. Excellent visibility opportunities exist. Please contact the office for more information.

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

• RTMC applied for a Bank of America grant – should know in early August.
• The OBA Golf Tournament raised over $5000 for RTMC!
• RTMC was invited to apply for a Bank of New York Mellon grant for a grant of $5000.
• 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 

Sears Holdings Announces Summer Campaign for Heroes At Home program: Sears Holdings and Rebuilding Together have partnered for multiple Veterans’ housing projects. In an effort to spread awareness and continued support of the Heroes At Home program, Sears Holdings will be hosting a summer campaign. On May 15th until July 6th patrons of Sears stores can make donations at a local store or online at sears.com/heroesathome. All proceeds will go to the revitalization and rehabilitation of the homes of our veterans and their families throughout the country. Please donate or register a Veteran who may need our services. For more information, please visit http://www.sears.com/heroesthome.

Rebuilding Together Montgomery County chosen for Sears Holdings live webcast:  Sears Holdings hosted an informational webcast to address their Heroes At Home program in Montgomery Mall at 12pm on May 21st .  RTMC was asked to join the webcast. Two of our Heroes At Home Veteran’s projects for Ryan C. Major, a veteran of the Iraq War and Mr. Harvey Zeigler, a WWII veteran joined the webcast as did Executive Director, Susan Hawfield. Mr. Major and Mr. Zeigler received extensive renovations to their homes for increased mobility and safety.

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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