From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Shelter from the cold for those in NEED!

During this WINTER SEASON, you can be a blessing to someone. Print and carry this list with you or keep it in your car. This may not be a complete list, but it is a place to start.

If you see a homeless person outside in this cold weather, you should call one of the numbers below and save a life. PLEASE SHARE!

Jerry and Blanca and Producer Spencer DC- Hypothermia Shelter -Hotline: 800-535-7252 (Someone will come pick them up)

MD - Anne Arundel County- Department of Social Services, Homeless Services 410-269-4500

Baltimore City- Salvation Army - Booth House 410-685-8878

Baltimore County-Eastside Family Shelter 410-853-3000

Carroll County- Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc. 410.857.2999.

Cecil County- Meeting Ground Inc. (410) 398-4381

Charles County- Catholic Charities Angel's Watch Shelter Hughesville 301-274-0680

Eastern Shore- Ridgeway House Homeless Shelter 410- 820 -7013

Frederick County- Frederick County Rescue Mission (301) 695-6633

Howard County- Columbia - Men's and Women's Shelter 410-531-6677

Montgomery County- Shelter Services 240-777-4000

Washington County- Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission Hagerstown 301-739-1165

Complex, 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD, 301-749-4160

Suitland Community Park School Center, 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville, MD, 301-736-3518

Bowie Community Center, 3209 Stonybrook Drive, Bowie, MD, 301-464-1737

Seat Pleasant Activity Center, 5720 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant, MD, 301-773-6685

Kentland Community Center Park, 2411 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover, MD, 301-386-2278

Deerfield Run Community Center, 13000 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel, MD, 301-953-7882

Prince George's County - Southern Regional Technology and Recreation 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744

(301) 749-4160

VA- Fairfax County- Office to Prevent and End Homelessness: 703-324-9492

Frederick County- Salvation Army Shelter (540)662-4777

Loudoun County Emergency Homeless Shelters- 571-258-3033

Prince William County- The Winter Shelter is located at 14730 Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge. For more information call 703-897-0199

Spotsylvania - Thurman Brisben Center 540-899-9853

WV- Jefferson County- Community Networks Inc. - Bethany House 304-263-3510

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.