Some organizations make a big splash when they are making a difference in our community. Others are a bit more low-key but create just as large a ripple! Today, we're talking to two of them-- Geeks on God and People Builders Consulting.

Geeks on God is a word-of-mouth organization that does one thing. They refurbish laptops to give to people in need. And there is a great need for many underserved youth in our community. They take any Windows 7 or newer laptop, install a new hard drive and software set it free with a new owner along with training if needed. So, if you have an old laptop laying around, please contact me and I will put you in touch with Tim McArdle!

Tim works very closely with Toni Strong-Pratt who has founded People Builders Consulting. And her signature program (soon to expand) is My Sistah's Keeper. This program is an empowerment program for adult women who need a support system to help them succeed and move from dependency to indepenency. They learn about financing, career readiness, conflict resolution and more. And upon completion, they receive (you may have guessed) a laptop from Geeks on God. So far, the program has graduated 58 women. And coming in March of 2023, a companion program--My Brother's Keeper!

If you ever had a doubt that a tiny organization can have an outsized impact, this conversation will change your mind!

Have a listen!

LINKS:

• People Builders Consulting (Website)
• Geeks on God (No Website Available, But To Donate a Laptop, Click Here!)

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SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,  Solar Energy Services, Alpha Engineering and WTMD 

Today...

The Anne Arundel County Police and their CIT team have launched a great new podcast. Annapolis Restaurant Week is coming and hopefully, you will have an appetite worked up for 40-plus restaurants with yummy menus. Pasadena has a new Mexican restaurant that just opened on Mountain Road called Don Pancho's Mexican Grill. BetMaryland.com has a lame listicle and says Maryland is the 7th loneliest state on Valentine's Day. And of course, we have some podcast news as well

And like we do every Friday, Annapolis Subaru and I met up with a fine pooch from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County named Cyrus in this week's Canines & Crosstreks!

And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weatheris here with your local weather forecast! Please download their app to keep on top of the local weather scene!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  

SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,  Solar Energy Services, WTMD, and Alpha Engineering.

Today...

Police are warning Kia and Hyundai owners about a Tik Tick challenge that might get their cars stolen. The Johnnies will be ringing bells this Saturday evening as they begin to wrap up their senior year! We have the Governor's State of the State address tagged on to the DNB. The Homeowners Expo is coming in February, and looks especially good this year! And the Soup-er Bowl is coming to Heritage Baptist Church on Sunday, February 12th, and all non-Baptists are welcome too! And we have a little bit of podcast news as well!

Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is here with your Maker Minute!

And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their app to keep on top of the local weather scene!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Give us about ten minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  

SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,  Solar Energy Services, WTMD,  and Alpha Engineering.

Today...

A barrage of bullets rained down on an Annapolis apartment complex. The Annapolis Bed Bath & Beyond at the Annapolis Town Center will be permanently closed soon. There is a lot of great stuff happening for Black History Month. Don't forget that Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfetones are coming to Killarney House in a few weeks! And apparently, Marylanders are pretty obsessed with luxury goods! Of course we also have some pod news for you too!

Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area!

And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  

SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,  Solar Energy Services, WTMD and Alpha Engineering.

Today...

Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a workplace stabbing, a hatchet incident and an indecent exposure!Annapolis Police released the name of the woman who was hit by a vehicle and killed on Sunday night and they are remaining mum on a security threat that has an unmarked cruiser planted in front of the Mayor's home. Dr Bedell, the Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent, launched a new initative to combat violence and build community called #BePresent. Aerovanti, the fractional jet company based here just launched a fractional yacht division and one boat was the star fo a Bond flick! A record number of Marylanders enrolled in healthcare through the Maryland Health Connection. And it is Maryland Heart Health Month and we dropped a bonus pod about it yesterday! I have some great shows at Rams Head On Stage to give away and some pod news of course!

And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their app to keep on top of the local weather scene!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Nearly a million Americans yearly suffer heart attacks, and 800,000 have strokes. Only the Annapolis-based Heart Health Foundation offers free screenings and personal follow-up guidance. And in February, they are throwing down the gauntlet and asking you to #DareToCARE.

Today we are speaking with Dr. John Martin, a local cardio-vascular surgeon and founder of the Heart Health Foundation and its Dare To CARE program!

With a month full of opportunity (and fun), there is no reason every adult Marylander should not be screened for heart disease during February --Maryland Heart Health Month!

Have a listen!

LINKS:

• Heart Health Foundation (Website)
• Heart Health Foundation (Facebook)
• Heart Health Foundation (Twitter)
• #DareToCARE (Website)

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SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,  Solar Energy Services, WTMD,  and Alpha Engineering 

Today...

Annapolis Police are investigating another fatal pedestrian crash. Anne Arundel County Police made an arrest in Wednesday's homicide and a former Baltimore cop will be sent to prison for 42 years. Annapolis has a lot of money to I've to non-profits in the form of community grants. Anne Arundel County Schools are scheduling some Blueprint for Maryland's Future meetings and workshops. Some Canines and Crosstreks fun on Friday with Baylee--you really should adopt her! Of course, we have some pod news and much more!

Ann Alsina from CovingtonAlsina is here with your Monday Money Report!

And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

While many companies celebrate a decade in business, few can thump their chests after fifty years quite like Crosby Marketing Communications in West Annapolis.

Founded in 1973 by Ralph Crosby in a basement with Barbara Butt, today's agency is stronger than ever and led by Ralph's son Raymond. The basement has been replaced by a headquarters in Annapolis and another office in Bethesda, and the roster of clients has shifted from local travel and tourism to government and healthcare!

But Crosby never lost sight of its roots in Annapolis and, time and time again, supports the community. From the compassion of an employee with a sick child to incredible donations to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, to being named the Corporate Philanthropist of the Year by the Community Foundation. 

There's so much more.

Have a listen!

LINKS:

• Crosby Marketing Communications (Website)
• Crosby Marketing Communications (Facebook)
• Crosby Marketing Communications (Twitter)
• Crosby Marketing Communications (Linked In)

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  

SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,  Solar Energy Services, Alpha Engineering and WTMD 

Today...

The Anne Arundel County Police are investigating the county's first homicide and an attempted bank robbery. The Annapolis Police have released the name of the man killed by a hit-and-run driver while biking. The Health Department is warning of a rabid raccoon in Pasadena. The spirit of Mo Gabba lives on at AACPS. And Blondie's Donuts is open in Edgewater! We are back with our regular Friday Canines & Crosstreks from our sponsors Annapolis Subaru and the SPCA of Anne Arundel County! And of course some pod news for the weekend!

Back again, because it's Friday, Canines & Crosstreks--from our sponsors Annapolis Subaru and the SPCA of Anne Arundel County.  Today, we get to play with Molly!

And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weatheris here with your local weather forecast! Please download their app to keep on top of the local weather scene!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  

SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,  Solar Energy Services,and Alpha Engineering.

Today...

An elderly man was killed in a hit-and-run bicycle crash. Two roommates plead guilty to killing a third roommate in 2017 in Annapolis. Mayor Buckley have moved Park and Rec Director, Archie Trader to the police department and hired Roslyn Johnson to run the department as he looks for a new direction. The Annapolis Patch is reporting on several store closings at the Annapolis Mall. Maryland Hall has an outstanding show this weekend and tickets are still available. The Homeowners Expo is coming in February and it looks to be especially good this year! And the Soup-er Bowl is coming to Heritage Baptist Church on Sunday, February 12th, and all non-Baptists are welcome too. Eagles fans will be embraced, Dallas fans ... not so much! And we have a little bit of podcast news as well!

Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is here with your Maker Minute!

And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their app to keep on top of the local weather scene!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis