As we enter the new year, many of us set goals to become a better version of ourselves. For some, this may mean exercising more often, for others it may mean setting financial goals, but for us here at RTMC, we strive to have a greater impact on the low-income families of Montgomery County. 

Achieving our goal is not possible without our many supporters. Today, we want to highlight a special friend of RTMC, Jerry Liu, who has supported the organization as a donor, volunteer, contractor, and board member for over the past 20 years. 

" It is with a mixture of excitement and sadness that I announce that, effective mid-March, I will be stepping down as Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Montgomery County. After much consideration, I've decided to advance my family's real estate business and continue my community investment by serving on nonprofit boards in both Washington, DC and Montgomery County. 

During my 4 ½ year tenure at Rebuilding Together Montgomery County, we've enjoyed many accomplishments. Together, we've strengthened the Safe and Healthy home approach for our clients countywide and increased the visibility of the organization's services as recognized by multiple awards. We've also built a stronger IT infrastructure, streamlined operations, enhanced reporting processes, improved fund development activities and mobilized a highly competent staff to carry out RTMC's crucial work.  While I am proud to have played a role in these achievements, it has truly been a team effort with amazing team members, a passionate Board of Directors, and a community of supporters, friends and partners who believe in our mission and vision for our future.

Thank you for your support and partnership.  As I transition, I encourage you to remain actively involved with Rebuilding Together Montgomery County. Know that your support makes a significant difference in helping to address a critical affordable housing gap in our community - preserving the American dream for hundreds each year.

Rest assured that over the next few months, I will work closely with the Board of Directors, the staff, and our transition team at Raffa, a local leader in executive search and placement, to ensure a successful "passing of the baton" to our new leader. Should you have any recommendations of a potential candidate, feel free to reach out to us, or Lauren Weinstein at Raffa: [email protected].  Should you have any questions about the transition, feel free to reach out to me personally.

I will also forever remain a friend and champion of RTMC and our mission!

Sincerely,

We are so grateful for our various sponsors who participate in corporate give-back days to show support for the under served population in our community. We want to highlight and acknowledge their contributions of financial support, time and effort. To do so we compiled a volunteer spotlight on our website to tell each project's story. To learn more about each of our sponsors projects, and the homeowners that benefited from their services, please visit our website.

On January 2, County Executive Ike Leggett transmitted his proposed FY18 Savings Plan to the County Council. You can see the plan and read about some of the proposed cuts here.

RTMC participated in Nonprofit Montgomery's education session on the FY18 Savings Plan and believe that there will be a variety of actions that will be implemented to close the gap between now and the end of the fiscal year, including but limited to program reductions. To say the least, this will be a difficult budget year for our County and the many nonprofits that deliver essential services to County residents. Please be diligent as you learn and advocate on behalf of our sector and remember that the County budget is a reflection of your tax dollars at work - your voice and vote matters!

If you have questions about matching gifts, or any other form of giving, please contact James Itell by email at [email protected] or by phone at 301-947-9400 x105.