Capital Area Asset Builders 3rd Annual Financial Fair
Well, since the economy has been all but a circus this past year, I guess having a financial fair would be a good way to cope! The Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) will be hosting their annual financial fair on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Reeves Center at 14th and U Streets, NW. It's a great opportunity to take control of your financial future (minus the scary enthusiasm of Suzie Orman.)
At the fair you will be able to obtain:
Free tax preparation services
Free credit reports
Free financial planning sessions
Information & Exhibits.
You certianly can't argue with the price here, so why not learn more about this great event by chekcing out their website here.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Give Something Back
A SAFE Bet?
We all know the economic crisis has hit our community hard. It has also drained support services for the most vunerable in our community. If you are looking for a place to share some of your yard sale proceeds, the Brooklandblog has been contacted by a local group that would welcome your contribution.
The Group is Safe, Inc.
SAFE, Inc. is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides crisis intervention services for over 5,000 domestic violence victims in the District of Columbia every year.
They are the only organization that provides immediate emergency shelter 24 hours a day 7 days a week and are in need of funds to continue to provide this service. A donation of $100 buys 1 night of safe shelter for a woman and her children, and $250 provides two nights of safe shelter and one week of food to allow that family to obtain a longer-term safe place to live, legal assistance, and more. In times of economic crisis and during the Summer months, domestic violence rates rise in the District and across the country. Those two factors combined means that we are headed for a very busy time of year and need the support of District residents to serve this very vulnerable population.
Last year as the economy continued to crumble, we experienced an 11% increase in the number of clients we served. This year has shown the same increase again. I am happy to provide additional information about SAFE, Inc. for you or anyone in Brookland who are interested in supporting us. Our website is located at http://www.dcsafe.org/
We all know the economic crisis has hit our community hard. It has also drained support services for the most vunerable in our community. If you are looking for a place to share some of your yard sale proceeds, the Brooklandblog has been contacted by a local group that would welcome your contribution.
The Group is Safe, Inc.
SAFE, Inc. is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides crisis intervention services for over 5,000 domestic violence victims in the District of Columbia every year.
They are the only organization that provides immediate emergency shelter 24 hours a day 7 days a week and are in need of funds to continue to provide this service. A donation of $100 buys 1 night of safe shelter for a woman and her children, and $250 provides two nights of safe shelter and one week of food to allow that family to obtain a longer-term safe place to live, legal assistance, and more. In times of economic crisis and during the Summer months, domestic violence rates rise in the District and across the country. Those two factors combined means that we are headed for a very busy time of year and need the support of District residents to serve this very vulnerable population.
Last year as the economy continued to crumble, we experienced an 11% increase in the number of clients we served. This year has shown the same increase again. I am happy to provide additional information about SAFE, Inc. for you or anyone in Brookland who are interested in supporting us. Our website is located at http://www.dcsafe.org/
Spread the Word Far and Wide
Update
The Great Brookland Yard Sale continues to grow, with a total of 16 sales signed up as of this morning. You can get additional information and keep up with developments at the brookland blog at www.brooklandblog.blogspot.com.
The challenge for this weekend is to continue to get the word out to neighbors and friends, especially those who are not on the listserve.
As always, we have done our best to make it easy for you.
First, you can print a GBYS flier at home to hand out (Just email me at fortinandrew@hotmail.com) and I'll forward it to you.
OR
You can stop by the Mekiti Group offices at 2710 12th Street, NE. They have preprinted fliers for you!
We continue to be on track for another great event!
The Great Brookland Yard Sale continues to grow, with a total of 16 sales signed up as of this morning. You can get additional information and keep up with developments at the brookland blog at www.brooklandblog.blogspot.com.
The challenge for this weekend is to continue to get the word out to neighbors and friends, especially those who are not on the listserve.
As always, we have done our best to make it easy for you.
First, you can print a GBYS flier at home to hand out (Just email me at fortinandrew@hotmail.com) and I'll forward it to you.
OR
You can stop by the Mekiti Group offices at 2710 12th Street, NE. They have preprinted fliers for you!
We continue to be on track for another great event!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
No Yard? No Problem!
Saint Anthony's to Host Yard Sales!
St. Anthony Catholic School, located on 12th and Lawrence, will also host their outdoor market on Saturday, May 08 from 10-2 PM.
Tables can be rented for $20.00 each. Advance purchase only.
St. Anthony Catholic School, located on 12th and Lawrence, will also host their outdoor market on Saturday, May 08 from 10-2 PM.
Tables can be rented for $20.00 each. Advance purchase only.
To book a table contact Michael Thomasian at michael.thomasian@catholicacademies.org
This is a great option for those without yards of those who live on the outer edge of Brookland.
Big thanks to Mike Thomasian for coordinating this!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
2010 Yard Sale Map Posted!
Put yourself on the map!
Ok Team Brookland, the 2010 Yard Sale Map is posted (see the map to the left). Time to start spreading the word and to sign up.
Put your sale on the map by emailing me your address, sale hours and any items you may want to sell.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Brookland Yard Sale FAQ
What is the Great Brookland Yard Sale?
GBYS FAQ:The Great Brookland Yard Sale, GBYS, is a set date for Brookland residents to host concurrent yard sales. There are three goals for the GBYS: 1) To bring people from across the city into Brookland to see what a great community we have. 2) To get all of us out and about to meet our neighbors and 3) To get rid of our stuff and make a little bit of money.When is the Great Brookland Yard Sale?The Great Brookland Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 10:00 AM until 2:00PM (individual yard sale times can vary). The date was selected by a public survey on the Brookland Blog (http://www.brooklandblog.blogspot.com/) notice of which was posted to the Brookland list serve.
What do I need to do to participate in the GBYS?
Drop me an email at Fortinandrew@hotmail.com and provide your name, address and hours of your sale. If you want to super charge your sale, you can also provide a list of items and pictures. The information you provide will be posted to a dynamic google map and used to create a printed map each person can hand out at your yard sale. This will help you stand out and help buyers find your sale among the many we hope to occur that day.
How will the GBYS be marketed? Will People Show Up?
Like last year, this is a volunteer event and a lot of the coordination will be done via the Brookland Blog, the Brookland Listserve, and electronic communications. Our goal is to provide a common framework that Brookland residents can plug into and we can each to our part to get the word out. As with last year we will be marketing the sale via local press that includes: The City Paper, DC North, WTOP Funformation calendar, Brookland Heartbeat, local blogs and other paid and free media.
Individuals are encouraged to share information about the GBYS with their neighbors (especially those who aren’t on the internet!), other neighborhood list serves, with local churches, your office-mates and so on. As in 2008 and 2009, we will create a dynamic map of the yard sale and make it available to print for each yard sale to distribute to your shoppers. Last year the attendance was strong and it was a great event. Of course weather and other factors will play into attendance. But what do you have to lose?
Last year I participated and didn’t get any customers?
Sorry, we can create the event and conditions favorable to the yard sale, but can’t guarantee that those attending will want to buy what you are selling. However, participants who provided more details about their yard sale – items for sale, pictures, etc, tended to have more traffic and sold more things. Location helps too; those on the edge of Brookland got less traffic than those in the heart of Brookland.
Last year I participated and didn’t get any customers?
Sorry, we can create the event and conditions favorable to the yard sale, but can’t guarantee that those attending will want to buy what you are selling. However, participants who provided more details about their yard sale – items for sale, pictures, etc, tended to have more traffic and sold more things. Location helps too; those on the edge of Brookland got less traffic than those in the heart of Brookland.
What if I don't have a yard?
In past GBYS events, local churches made tables available at a nominal fee ($20 or so) for those without yards so that they would have a place to sell their items. We have inquired with these same groups and hope that they can continue this tradition, we will keep you posted.
Great Bookland Yard Sale 2010
Date has been set: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Based on your feedback, the 3rd Annual Great Brookland Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2010.
Mark your calendars!
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