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110 is the magic number

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Pino Agency NJ - 9235504

110 is the magic number

One of my clients, 1st Lt. Kathryn Rumberger, Commander for E Company 250th Brigade Support Battalion has brought to our attention some heart breaking news.

Katie (as we call her) is an Iraqi Veteran and is currently stationed at Fort Dix, NJ.  She is in charge of 130 Army National Guardsmen out of Vineland, NJ.  These brave men and women served in Iraq from June 2008 to June 2009. 

Upon their return to our homeland, at least 80% (110) of them found themselves unemployed.  Many families have very little food.

The Coldwell Banker Pino Agency (www.pinorealty.com)  has created 'Operation Angel'and together with Angel Food Ministries (www.AngelFoodMinistries.com) it is our hope to give back to those who have given so much to us.  Angel Food Ministries provides an abundance of food for a very small donation. $30 will supply steaks, ham, 2 varieties of chicken, tortillas, fish sticks, veggies, eggs, milk, dessert and more!   

We are trying to provide meals for as many of these dedicated men and woman as possible during this holiday season. 

110 is the magic number. 

Can we count on you to help us reach this goal of 110?  Please contact Chris Hooks via email, askchris@coldwellbanker.com or by phone, 856-628-2710

Thank you and God Bless America.                                                                                          Soldiers

 

 

 

 

Comments(2)

Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Chris...am I reading you correctly? 80% of those returned with NO job?

Thanks so much for sharing this, I'll be following up more.

Dec 01, 2009 04:01 PM
Christine Hooks
Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ
Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

Lynda,

Yes!  80% are unemployed!  Even though, by law, employers must hold a job for the returning serviceman, they are allowed to say that they had to downsize or eliminate the position.  Lt. Rumberger told me that many of the soldiers were so happy to be fed during their last weekend bivouac and many asked if they could take Army rations home with them.

It's just hard to believe this, isn't it?  I confirmed it with 2 sources.  Today I am calling the local radio station and newspaper to try to get some sponsors for additional boxes. 

If you have any ideas or can help in any way, I'd truly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Chris

Dec 02, 2009 12:55 AM