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!

LINTHICUM, MD., July 3rd, 2013—NFM, Inc. is proud to have donated over 20 boxes of food and other essentials to local food banks in Maryland and New Jersey.

World hunger is a very important cause to the people at NFM, Inc. They decided to tackle the problem one location at a time. The employees in their corporate office, in Linthicum, Maryland, as well as the Bethesda, Maryland, Frederick, Maryland and Penns Grove, New Jersey branch coordinated with their local food banks to make donations.

NFM, Inc. encouraged all employees to participate in this event along with their friends, families, and any vendors.

The food drive ran from Monday, June 10th- Friday, June 28th. Employees donated food items such as pasta, cereal, soup and non-food items such as toilet paper, diapers, and more.

“When I was shopping for food for our food drive at work, I couldn’t help but think about how fortunate my family and I are, and how we tend to take for granted that food is always available in our cabinets or refrigerators when we are hungry. It made me want to donate that much more,” said Sandy Kick, HR Assistant.

A few employees from the HR department at the corporate office dropped off the items at Maryland Food Bank, and the food weighed in at 415 pounds.

NFM, Inc. looks forward to partnering with local food banks to donate food and other items in the future.

About NFM, Inc.

NFM, Inc. is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in twenty-seven states in the U.S. The company was founded in Baltimore in 1998. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to heir steadfast commitment to their customers and the community. NFM, Inc. has firmly planted itself in the national home loan marketplace as “America’s Common Sense Lender.”

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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 26^th 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.

LINTHICUM, M.D., April 15th, 2013— NFM, Inc. is proud to  have sponsored and participated in the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore’s Red Shoe Shuffle 5k Run and Walk on Sunday, April 14th at 9 a.m.

The Red Shoe Shuffle is an annual fundraiser in April. It is a 5k run/walk that begins and ends in front of the Ronald McDonald House. Last year was the inaugural year of a tradition that hopefully will become an annual event in Baltimore. Over 1,300 people participated last year– it was an enormous success.

The Red Shoe Crew is a group of young professionals and students aged 22-39 in the Baltimore, MD and surrounding area associated with the Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore. The group volunteers at the House, hosts networking and social events for its members, and raises money for the House.

The group concentrates its efforts in 3 core areas: Service, Social, and a Signature Event. The Crew hosts breakfasts, dinners and activity hours for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
NFM, Inc. has been involved with this charity since 2009.Currently, 37 employees and family members of NFM, Inc. have joined a team. NFM, Inc.’s Human Resources Director, Bernadette is heavily involved in this organization and the Red Shoe Shuffle 5k run and walk.

Bernadette, the incoming Red Shoe Crew President, said, “NFM, Inc. is excited to be part of such an amazing organization. Over the years our staff has continued to get involved with the house and have been eager to help out in any way. We are looking forward to this years’ shuffle and helping the house get a new shuttle to help transport families to and from local hospitals.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore
Part of an international network serving children and families in 54 countries, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore is an independent, locally funded and controlled Chapter of one of the world’s most recognized and respected philanthropic organizations.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities is a non-profit corporation run by a small staff and volunteer Board of Directors. The enthusiastic participation of men and women from all walks of life makes the house “work.”

Support in the form of time, talents, funds, and materials are important to the running of the facility, and have come from individuals, businesses, fraternal, and community organizations. The compassion of these men and women has resulted in a haven that shelters families and sees them through a period of unthinkable stress. We are supported by local donations, managed by a local Board of Directors and all monies donated go directly to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore and its programs.

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In November 2012, NFM, Inc. embarked on its 5^th annual Support Our Troops Drive. For the past five years, NFM, Inc. has been collecting items to send to our troops overseas via AnySoldier®. AnySoldier® is a program that helps people and organizations such as NFM, Inc. send care packages to soldiers overseas.

Last year, NFM, Inc. collected enough items to send 60 boxes. This year, our goal was to collect enough items to send 80 boxes.

We encouraged our employees to donate both items and money. With the money donated, items were purchased in bulk. Among the items included were socks, energy bars, duct tape, miniature clips & toiletries. We also made sure to include fun items such as NERF footballs, crossword puzzle books, and magazines so that the troops can enjoy what little downtime that they have.

At the completion of the donation drive, our HR team worked diligently to pack up all the items that were collected.  We are thrilled to say not only did we meet our goal of 80, we SURPASSED it!  NFM, Inc. is proud to be sending 93 care packages overseas to United States troops!

Thanks to everyone for their hard work in making this happen! 

In support of the Michael Phelps Foundation, NFM, Inc. recently sponsored and participated in the Michael Phelps Foundation 2012 Golf Classic held on September 22, 2012 in Atlantic City. The Michael Phelps Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by the record-setting Olympian, Michael Phelps. The foundation was created in 2008 to support advancement of the sport of swimming, and also to promote an active and healthy lifestyle, especially for children. NFM, Inc. is a proud supporter of the Michael Phelps Foundation, and sponsored the event with a $10,000 donation.

The Michael Phelps Golf Classic is the largest fundraising event that the Foundation hosts. The event included a day of golf and a post-event celebration, in addition to a celebrity poker tournament. NFM, Inc. President and CEO David Silverman was a participant in each of the events, and actually won the poker event while his father Sam (who had never played poker before) finished 3^rd. Having participated in the event for the past three years, Mr. Silverman commented on NFM, Inc.’s dedication to the Michael Phelps Foundation:

“NFM, Inc. is fully committed to giving back to our community and is thrilled to be a sponsor of such a great event. Our company supports initiatives that promote an active, healthy lifestyle, especially for our children. The Golf Classic is a great way to promote and raise funds for this inspiring organization and NFM, Inc. was proud to be a part of it. We look forward to supporting the Michael Phelps Foundation for many years to come.”

NFM, Inc. is focused on community and building its philanthropic efforts. The NFM Cares program regularly works with and donates to organizations that place an emphasis on family and children, soldiers and veterans, and supporting a healthy lifestyle. As an organization that encourages personal empowerment through participation in health and fitness activities, the Michael Phelps Foundation fits perfectly into the NFM Cares framework. NFM, Inc. looks forward to participating with this inspiring organization and supporting future Olympic hopefuls for years to come.

Once again, NFM, Inc. is gearing up for its fifth annual “Support Our Troops Drive,” collecting donations for troops overseas via AnySoldier®.  The drive will run for two weeks from November 5–November 19.This year’s drive is particularly exciting as the company is opening up donations to include the outside community as well.

AnySoldier® was started in 2003 by Sergeant Brian Horn as a program that helps people send care packages to soldiers overseas. Through their website, AnySoldier.com, you can select what troops you would like to send donations to, that includes any branch of the armed forces. A list of suggested donations is also provided. AnySoldier® is a great resource to donate through as they focus on finding troops who don’t usually receive many items or letters from home to send care packages to. The operating principle of AnySoldier® is that the boost in morale from outside support is often greater than the contents of the package itself.

NFM, Inc. is a company focused on building its philanthropic efforts, especially those that support our country’s overseas troops. A proud supporter of AnySoldier® since 2008, the company looks forward to opening up the “Support Our Troops” drive to the public this year. NFM, Inc. hopes to continue to support AnySoldier® and its packages’ recipients for many years to come.

As a long time supporter of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore, NFM, Inc. has made a $10,000 donation to the organization as a sponsor of its 30^th Anniversary Celebration Gala. NFM, Inc. is an advocate for family togetherness and has enjoyed its growing relationship with the Ronald McDonald House. In the past, NFM, Inc. has helped the Ronald McDonald House by organizing fundraisers, sponsor events, and has a donation program set up within its corporate offices.

The Ronald McDonald House is a non-profit organization that provides a place for seriously ill children and their families to stay, at little or no cost, when a child requires medical care away from home. This helps families to obtain the best medical care possible for their children, regardless of how far away it may be. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore is located in the center of the many renowned medical facilities located in Baltimore City, and also provides a shuttle service for its visitors. In addition to the great work that they do, Ronald McDonald House also helps to fund local programs that focus on children’s wellness.

With the emphasis on family values that Ronald McDonald House is founded upon, it was obvious to NFM, Inc. CEO and founder, David Silverman, that NFM, Inc. would be a long-time contributor to this organization:

“NFM, Inc. is thrilled to be a sponsor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore 30^th Anniversary Celebration Gala. Over the years of working with this inspiring organization, we have been touched by the many children and families we have had the good fortune of working with. As a company, we are very committed to giving back to the community, especially families who need our love and support in the face of illness. We look forward to supporting those that come to the Ronald McDonald House for many more years to come.”

NFM, Inc. is anticipating a night of joyful celebration at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore 30^th Anniversary Celebration Gala and is looking forward to many more years of helping to support their inspirational children and their families.