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Who Are You Thankful For?

Thanksgiving seems so early this year, so we better get a jump on thinking about what we are thankful for. My mind always turns to community organizations and non-profit groups, and I would like to give thanks and a big shout out to the Housing Consortium of the East Bay (and I hope you will consider supporting them as well!).

The Housing Consortium of the East Bay creates affordable, accessible housing for persons with developmental disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. HCEB's supporters include family members of persons with developmental disabilities, professionals who provide funding, coordinating and direct services, advocates and other interested community volunteers. Activities include housing development, planning, resource development, training, technical assistance, and coalition building.

I have worked with Darin Lounds, who heads up HCEB, to acquire 15 properties in the last 18 months, allowing the developmentally disabled people they work with to live in comfortable home environments instead of large-scale care facilities.

So, join me in giving thanks to HCEB. And, please chime in with what community groups and heroes you are thankful for!
Posted Wednesday Nov 14
(11/14/07 03:12PM) — Zen Ziejewski

I am thankful for all the troops who risk their lives day in and day out to ensure our freedom. may God always bless them and keep them safe.

Happy Thanksgiving! 

 

(11/14/07 03:24PM) — Michael J. O'Connor

I'm thankful to all the wonderful firefighters from throughout the region who worked so hard to save so many people's homes this year.

THANK YOU!!

(11/14/07 03:42PM) — Mary Smartt--Smartt Moves with Mary Smartt

Thanks Zen and Michael!  Sounds like we are going to get a pretty good roll call. 

(11/14/07 05:47PM) — Nancy Pav

I'm thankful for all of the teachers out there that don't get paid enough!  I have a hard enough time with 2, I can't imagine how they handle 20+

(11/15/07 12:55AM) — Chris & Maria Jeantet ~ Redding Realtors

Heroes?  Our TROOPS!  I can't imagine spending Thanksgiving or any other Holiday away from my loved ones, yet they are and have for months and years. Now more than ever, we need to stand with them and support them. At the very minimum...be thankful for what they are doing for you!  It's called "freedom".

(11/15/07 05:04AM) — Rick Tourgee - Provincetown and Cape Cod

There is so much to be thankful for!  I am not sure where to begin.....the troops, the firefighters, etc.  But, in a simple form, I am thankful that I am healthy, have a nice home, have and, I LOVE my real estate career!  I feel bad for these people that drive to work everyday to a job they do not like!

(11/15/07 05:22AM) — Karen Kruschka - Fairfax Prince William Stafford County VA Real Estate Service

Mary, I am always thankful for each day and the joy it brings just to be alive and well.  My husband and I are both Rotarians and enjoy giving back to our community, Karen

(11/15/07 12:45PM) — Mary Smartt--Smartt Moves with Mary Smartt

Thanks Nancy for remembering our teachers, and it is great to have folks like Karen and her husband giving back to their communities.  Who can forget the troops, and thanks for Rick reminding us to be thankful for our own lives and careers.

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