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How to Stimulate your Community

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Real Estate Agent with Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty

Imagine hands across America with each person holding onto  one another with honesty and integrity.  People of America that is not an imagination.  We as a group, however small, can make a difference in stimulating our local communities.  Take Danny Cottrell, for an example.  Mr. Cottrell is a pharmacist in a Brewton, Alabama.  One day, a few weeks ago, he called in his employees for a meeting.  You can imagine how they each thought they were probably going to lose their job.   (Brewton ,Alabama is a small town.)  If only we could have seen their faces when Mr. Cottrell handed each of his full time employees $700.00 and $300.00 to his part time employees all in $2.00 bills which was a total of $16,000.  He asked them to give 15% to charity and to spend the remaining money in their small town of Brewton, Al to help the local business there.  Mr. Danny Cottrell  gave $2.00 bills because it would be a way for him and  local business to see how the money was circulating back into the town.  Yes, local business saw the $2.00 bills circulating back into their community.  Thank you Mr. Danny Cottrell for making a difference in your community and Country.

Jay Leno was on the View today and he is volunteering his time in Detroit, Michigan for a free show with free parking to the citizens there.  Imagine how this is going to impact lives.  That community is hurting and it is a blessing for them to be able to go and enjoy great comedy to relieve some of the stress that is upon them.   Thank You Mr. Jay Leno for your contribution to our great Country 

One person can make a difference! Those that have, can help stimulate their own communities and those, like me, that don't have the cash, can donate time, skills, and labor free of charge to their local community.  It is time for all of us to stand up and do something. The people  of America will get our economy back on track.  Don't wait for the government to do what you can do for yourself.  Remember what President Kennedy said "Ask not what your Country can do for you, but what you can do for your Country

 

George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dianne, we receive a far greater personal reward when we give then do those that we give to.  And like you stated there are ways of giving that do not include cash.  While money is need, the gift of time is often far more valuable.

Great to see you back in the Rain again :) :)

Mar 10, 2009 08:40 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!

Diane, this was a nice encouraging story, although I must admit, I didn't quite understand the $2.00 bill part. :)

Mar 10, 2009 09:23 AM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate

George:  you are correct my friend, we do receive a far greater reward. I am glad to be back in the rain.  Glad to know that I was missed

Lola:  16,000 worth of 2.00 bills coming into the small town was noticable.  Thank you for commenting

Mar 10, 2009 09:33 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Dianne, I loved reading that story about Mr. Cottrell and others who are helping.  You are SO right, one person CAN make a difference!

Mar 10, 2009 01:54 PM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

Dianne - There is definitelly strength in numbers. Many people sit back and wait for someone to ACT///maybe we have sat too long. I agree with Carole this is truly a very inspirational and thoughtful blog. I think there are allot of Mr. Cottrell's out there reaching out to help others. They say church donations are way down; may try to give a little extra to the church for someone in need.

Mar 10, 2009 02:29 PM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdt there Dianne

More folks need to truely, stop and think about how one person can really make a difference. In the lives of others.

God Bless America

Mar 15, 2009 02:24 PM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate

Carol:  Thank you for reading.

Carl and Ceil:  Yes, everyone is hurting these days it seems.  Anything that you could do would be of help to your local community.

Dale:  You are so Right!!  More folks need to realize that no man is an island.  We all need help in one way or the other.

Mar 16, 2009 08:48 AM
Diane Rice
Rice Prprty Mgmnt & Rlty, LLC, South Holland, IL - Lansing, IL
SFR, SRES, CNC

Dianne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  So YOU are back too?????  SO GOOD TO SEE YOU!!  Excellent post - shows where YOUR heart is!  YES WE CAN make a difference!

Mar 16, 2009 09:13 AM
Tere Rottink
CoastalVa Realty Inc - Virginia Beach, VA

"Ask not what your Country can do for you, but what you can do for your Country"  I love your way of thinking. Great storie's

Mar 28, 2009 01:40 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Dianne - It has been a couple of months...time to post again.....

May 16, 2009 01:57 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Dianne - It has been about couple  6 months...time to post again.....

Sep 12, 2009 06:15 AM