RTMC March 2016 Newsletter

Trunnell Electric Chooses RTMC to Receive Cardinal Bank Community Grant

Rebuilding Together Montgomery County extends its congratulations to longtime partner Trunnell Electric for being honored by the Washington Business Journal with a 2016 Family Owned Business Award.
 
On behalf of Trunnell Electric, Washington Business Journal (WBJ) event sponsors Cardinal Bank will be making a $500 grant to the Trunnell's charity of choice: Rebuilding Together Montgomery County.
 
Read more about Trunnell and the WBJ awards ceremony here!
Bob Quinn & Friends Host Annual St. Patrick's Day Party Benefiting RTMC

Drinks were flowing while the traditional cabbage, corned beef, and potatoes were served at Bob and Liz Quinn's annual St. Paddy's Day party.  While the Irish flag shirt Bob wore was a gift for us all, we also appreciate the more than $800.00 that was raised by his friends for RTMC. 
 
Thanks again for your holiday fundraiser and a fun time for all!
National Rebuilding Day is Approaching Fast

This year we are excited to support more than twenty families and one nonprofit, The Jewish Foundation for Group
Homes, during our National Rebuilding Weekend (April 30-May 1). With 18 sponsor groups and more than 500 volunteers, RTMC is stabilizing communities and and restoring hope to families in need, all across our great County.

Please click  here for more information. 

In addition to National Rebuilding Day, RTMC also has organized corporate volunteer projects with NOVAVAX, Fannie Mae, and Kelley Drye & Warren LLP for this spring.
Registration Closes on Sunday at Midnight

It's time to celebrate 25 years of successful service to homeowners in need. Help us honor those who have made it all possible at the 25th Anniversary Breakfast. A special tribute to our co-founder Gordon Hawk will be paid by the Honorable Connie Morella.

Special invited guests and speakers include:
MD Secretary of Housing Ken Holt, County Executive Ike Leggett, The Honorable Connie Morella, County Council President Nancy Floreen, and a few of your favorite RTMC homeowners! 

When: Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 8:00-10:00AM
Where: Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Dr., Rockville, MD 20850, Building II
 
For sponsorship or event information, please contact Kharden@majesticday.com.
 

New Grant Awards

 

RTMC is proud to announce that it has been awarded four grants this quarter, totaling more than $150,000 in funding to support our work for low income homeowners in need! Over the last few months, we have received grants from the Maryland Energy Administration, Sears, Lowes, and the Department of Housing and Community Development!

 

RTMC extends its most sincere gratitude to its institutional and governmental funders for their continued support of RTMC's work across Montgomery County.

Interfaith Works Gets a Rebuilding Together Upgrade
Interfaith Clothing Center Moving to Bigger Space in Rockville
Interfaith Clothing Center Moving to Bigger Space in Rockville


Chris Conlan of CM Conlan Builders, and his awesome daughter Caroline, who leads the Rebuilding Together club at Stone Ridge School for the Sacred Heart, have both been wonderful supporters of RTMC. Thanks to their commitment, their extraordinary team of volunteers and their tireless effort, the Interfaith Clothing Center received a beautiful new space. 
 
A few weekends back, our friends at MyMCMedia captured great footage from the Interfaith/Conlan volunteer project and here's a sneak peak from our partners' big renovation.  
 
Rebuilding Together Playhouse Project

RTMC is hosting its 3rd Playhouse project this June!

Rebuilding Hope: The RTMC Playhouse Project is a fun and extraordinary fundraiser centered around displaying and auctioning up to 10 elaborate playhouses that have been designed, built, and donated by local teams of professionals.

We need your help to make this event a great success.

If you'd like to be a part of this awesome event, please contact Aaron Gonzales at agonzales@rebuilidingtogethermc.org.
Spring Home Readiness Tips

Winter has come and gone and now we turn our attention towards spring. As the ice melts and the weather gets warmer, Rebuilding Together would like to give you some tips on how to keep your home as safe and comfortable as possible for the season.

Inside Your Home
  • Check your electrical outlets for potential fire hazards, such as frayed wires or loose-fitting plugs. Make sure outlets, fuse boxes and extension cords are not overloaded.
  • Have your air-conditioning system inspected by a professional as recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Check your water heater for leaks and corrosion.
  • Clean or replace your furnace filter.
  • Inspect your smoke detectors. Make sure there is one on each floor of your home. Test them monthly, and change the batteries annually or as needed.
  • Replace all high-intensity bulbs with fluorescent bulbs. Other types of bulbs, like incandescent, produce more heat than fluorescent bulbs.
Outside Your Home
  • Check for damage to your roof.
  • Clean gutters and downspouts to keep debris from accumulating..
  • Repair cracked, broken, or uneven driveways and walkways to provide a level walking surface.
Safety tips were provided by Travelers.com. Click here for the entire article.
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