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, October 10, 2015

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED -- THANKSGIVING/CHRISTMAS DRIVE --STARING NOW!

Good morning, afternoon, where ever you are! This is my first outreach about the upcoming holiday season. As many of you know, I do the baskets of food for those most needed in our neighborhood. Families are selected by the two schools (Mount Rainier Elementary and Thomas Stone Elementary), and those identified by neighbors in the community. Last year, we identified 55 families that had would have had less than a perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas without the help of you and many others.

I am starting EARLY this year. I am asking each of you to PLEASE donate can goods (pumpkin, green beans, cranberry sauce, corn, mixed vegetables, asparagus, gravy etc), non-perishables (rice, flour, corn meal, bread stuffing, macaroni noodles, etc.), turkeys, hams, chicks, roast or whatever you can.

Suggestion: If you are going to provide can goods, please provide five cans of each item, e.g., five cans of corn, five cans of green beans.

Suggestion: If you are going to deliver dry goods, please provide store purchased and sealed items -- repacked items.

Always think -- a family of four when you are buying that will help guide your purchase, and help when I am packaging for the families.

WHEN: Non-perishables and can goods can be dropped off any time starting now.

WHEN: Perishables on November 22 and 23, 2016

WHEN: GIFT CARDS may be dropped off anytime.

WHERE: 4517 30th Street, Mount Rainier, MD 20712 -- Please place in the big box or on the table. Items will be collected each day and bagged. PLEASE leave your name and contact information so that a thank you can be sent.

Any items left over from the November drive will be used during the Christmas drive.

Volunteers are needed to help separate and bag items and help with deliveries.

Names are coming in already, so if you are supporting this effort this year, PLEASE inbox or email me at mayormiles@gmail.com. I welcome the help.

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.