From the Secretary Home
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland Charity Campaign

Dear Colleagues:

I On September 13th, Governor Martin O’Malley, Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown and Assistant Maryland Charity Campaign Chair Thomas E. Perez, kicked off The Maryland Charity Campaign (MCC). The theme for this year is, “Together We Make a World of Difference Right Here in Maryland.”

The Maryland Charity Campaign is an opportunity to give back to our communities by contributing to the charity of your choice. Because donating through MCC helps keep fundraising and administrative costs below 25 percent, the majority of our contributions go directly to those in need -- many of whom are right here in Maryland. The charities listed provide a host of services to children, the elderly, victims of crisis, and environmental challenges – within our own communities.

I am incredibly appreciative of your dedication to our agency and Maryland’s natural resources, and I hope you will show the same dedication and spirit by joining me in contributing to this year’s Maryland Charity Campaign. You can choose a one time donation or spread your gift throughout the year by payroll deduction. Either way, together we really can make a difference.

As the statewide campaign continues, please expect follow up communication from DNR’s MCC Coordinator Betty Ann Blanchard – and please feel free to call Betty at (410) 260-8829 with any questions you may have.

Thanks in advance for your consideration.
 

John
October 12, 2007