At NFM Lending, we pride ourselves in servicing our clients and giving back to the communities we live and work in. As part of NFM’s culture, it’s employees are dedicated to volunteering at many charitable organizations that the company is involved with, along with charities they are personally connected to. NFM would like to recognize Denise Bennett, Production Lead at NFM’s Corporate Office in Linthicum, Maryland. Denise continuously volunteers for great causes and charity events that are important and close to her. This year alone, Denise has been involved in multiple events.
On March 8, 2014, Denise spent her Saturday plunging into the frigid waters of the Chesapeake Bay for the Maryland Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge. She had a great time and even challenged her co-workers to join her next year. On May 4, 2014, Denise participated in the 2014 SPCA Walk and Run for the Animals. Denise and her dog Mollie did the 5k walk where they were able to walk with other dogs, and even participated in the kissing booth. And finally, on April 6, 2014, Denise participated in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society 5k Run for MS. Her husband’s cousin has MS and they participate in the walk every year, not just for her husband’s cousin but for everyone who is affected by the disease.
“I’m just so thankful and grateful for all that I was blessed with, a healthy family, loving home, and a few crazy rescued furries round out the Bennett clan,” said Denise. “It doesn’t have to be monetary, it can be your time, or clothing drives, or just listening; volunteering can and does change you. Whether is smiling faces or waggie tails and kisses, it really is a good feeling knowing that you played a part in changing someone’s life. I highly recommend it.”
NFM Lending would like to thank Denise for her continuous participation in volunteering projects and events, and for encouraging her fellow co-workers to get involved more with the communities they live and work in. Denise serves as a great example of how every small deed, action or donation can help change the lives of those in need in our communities.
NFM Lending is proud to have participated in the 2014 Red Shoe Shuffle 5k Run and Walk to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore on April 6, 2014. This is the 3rd year that NFM Lending has sponsored and participated in the shuffle, and we could not be happier to have been involved. Seeing all the participants, volunteers, and even some of the families who have stayed or are currently staying at the staying at the Ronald McDonald House take part in the event was truly heartwarming.
The shuffle started at the Baltimore Ronald McDonald House, looped around the M&T Bank Stadium and the Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and finished back at the Ronald McDonald House. NFM employees that participated in the shuffle enjoyed great weather and cheers from local supporters, Baltimore City cops and firefighters, and even the Oriole bird and the Ravens cheerleaders. Some of NFM’s employees even had great run times!
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore (RMHCB) is a charity that provides a home away from home for families who have children that are receiving medical treatment from local hospitals or medical centers. The house is known for offering hope, compassion, support and love when families need it the most. NFM Lending is committed to giving back to our communities, and the RMHCB is our key charity. NFM Lending currently donates a portion of every Maryland loan closed to the RMHCB, but we believe that attending the shuffle is a great way to meet the families of the House and let them know the community of Baltimore is there to support them.
NFM Lending would like to thank all of the employees and volunteers that participated in the 2014 Red Shoe Shuffle 5k Run and Walk, and invites you to join us again next year.
NFM Lending was recently recognized by Bello Machre for their donations, gifts and visits made during 2013. The recognition was in their annual report, which shows a tremendous year for them. Bello Machre provides homes and support to people with disabilities, while helping to enrich their lives through loving care and guidance. To learn more about Bello Machre and how you can help, visit their website www.bellomachre.org.
NFM Lending hopes to continue to assist and make donations to Bello Machre in the future!
NFM Lending is committed to giving back to the community, and to providing assistance and support to US troops and Veterans. In the last 6 years, NFM has sent over 350 boxes to soldiers in the Middle East through its annual Support Our Troops Drive. The drive organizes a collection of food, supplies, toiletries, leisure activities, and more to send to our troops.
Below is a collection of quotes taken from the many letters NFM has received, recently and over the years, from soldiers overseas who received the boxes that were sent. The letters thank us for the supplies sent and the reminder that there are people back home who are there to support them.
To view more images on NFM’s troop drives, check out our board on Pinterest!
Yesterday, members from the NFM Lending Post Closing department volunteered to help feed the hungry and homeless of Baltimore through Beans & Bread. This is a soup kitchen program run by the St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore community services provider of Baltimore.
The three NFM, Inc. employees were able to assist in serving just over 200 meals, which were served restaurant style. Each person was seated and serviced a hot meal, drinks and desserts.
The volunteers had a great time and look forward to being offered to assist in the future. They also encourage others to participate in the program.
To learn more about how you can donate or volunteer to Beans & Bread, go to their website: http://ow.ly/tm9oZ.
We are so proud to see people form all of our departments want to be involved and help make their communities stronger.
On Saturday, December 28th, 2013, NFM Lending delivered gifts to Bello Machre at their Kensington house. Bello Machre provides homes and support to people with disabilities, while helping to enrich their lives through loving care and guidance. The gifts were all appreciated, and NFM Lending thanks everyone who participated for opening their hearts this holiday season. We look forward to the next delivery!
NFM Lending is happy to announce that we have completed over 50 boxes for the Support our Troops Drive this year. Each box was over flowing with items such as bathroom supplies, books, energy drinks, snacks, tools and accessories. These boxes will be sent to troops overseas via the AnySoldier® organization, and we hope will share a little Holiday Spirit to each soldier that receives them. NFM Lending is proud to be a part of this great initiative and looks forward to doing it again in 2014.
From Monday, July 1st to Saturday, August 3rd, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore will be holding a summer camp for all of the kids staying at the house. NFM Lending employees are donating money in order to sponsor the children. We will be matching every contribution our employees make. We look forward to contributing to “Happy Camper Days.”
On May 31st, 2013, NFM Lending’s Post Closing department prepared 150 bagged lunches for underprivileged school age children. The lunches were donated to St. Vincent De Paul’s Head Start Program. The lunches assembled were meat and cheese sandwiches, chips donated by HERRS, Apples donated by Lanasa Produce, homemade cookies from our local Bakery Specialist Krista Bennett, drink pouches, and mints donated by Chick fil-A along with an inspirational message of hope and love. The team did a fabulous job of pitching in and showing how well they work together as a team and how ready and willing they are to help others.
With plans to do this event again in the near future, the Post Closing department, named the event “Let’s Do Lunch.”
As part of NFM Lending‘s ongoing involvement with the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sunday, May 26th 2013, four of NFM’s finest served dinner at the house for roughly 40 people. The theme was summer comfort foods. Families enjoyed fried chicken, corn on the cob, baked beans, pit beef, pit turkey, and potato salad. The NFM staff even brought a snowball machine so that families could indulge in a summer time favorite. NFM is excited about serving families at the house in the future and planning has already started for the next dinner.