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.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

FRIENDS and NEIGHBORS we are almost there! 65 of the 116 baskets are in place.

Here is how our Christmas Baskets are shaping up!

Donation of 36 roasters to be delivered on Friday -- Got keep those babies cold! Using Paul Deb Abell, Anne L'Ecuyer, Tina and Norma Bedola, Tracy Lol's nonperishable donation to make up baskets for as many of these as possible.

Two full baskets are being donated by Nisey's Boutique of Mount Rainier

Ten full baskets being dropped off on Friday from Buffalo Baptist Church

Two hams and a turkey from Paul Deb Abell needs nonperishables to complete three more baskets

Five complete baskets being dropped off by Greater Rock Creek Baptist Church on Monday

With the above donations, we will have at least sixty (60) baskets of the One hundred fifteen (115) baskets needed. I still have a cash donation of $120 that will provide us with about five turkeys (average price of a 16-pound turkey is now $23.04, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation). Giving us an additional 5 baskets bringing us up to 65 baskets -- making us almost HALF WAY TO THE GOAL OF 115 (now 116 because another family called and truly met the need for a basket).

Jess Muse, friend, and former coworker is dropping off her donation tomorrow

Saint John's one of the largest contributor during the Thanksgiving basket drive has not committed to a specific number of baskets but promised to help make this happen.

URBAN EATS is also collecting for this drive.

Others have also indicated that they going to be dropping off donations.

I KNOW -- it's hard out there, but it is even harder for these families. PLEASE HELP ME HELP THEM!

Don't have the time to shop? I will do the shopping on Monday to purchase any missing items from the baskets or to make up baskets. Let me know, and drop off the money or DONATE A GIFT CARD and the family can do the shopping. Either way, your gift will be appreciated and WELCOMED!

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.