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"What’s in your credit report?Although each credit reporting agency formats and reports this information differently, all credit reports contain basically the same categories of information. Your social security number, date of birth and employment information are used to identify you. These factors are not used in credit scoring. Updates to this information come from information you supply to

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You can, in one of Jacksonville's very own neighborhoods! In case you haven't heard, the historic neighborhood of Riverside and Avondale was named one of the top ten neighborhoods to live in  2010 by the APA (American Planning Association) and is the first neighborhood in Florida to win this honor! Needless to say everyone in this neighborhood is very honored. We at the Riverside Avondale

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This free event will be on November 15 at 6:00 pm. at the RADO office (881 Stockton St 32204) Those who come to this event will learn about the many assistance programs that are available to homeowners. We will be spending most of our time learning about the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. This is a city launched program where eligible buyers can receive up to $40,000 in assistance towards

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Yup! That's right. The Riverside Avondale Development Organization is hosting our first Golf Tournament. It costs $55 per player or $200 per foursome but, every person who signs up will receive a $50 gift card to an online golf store! That makes a $5 entrance fee.There are plenty of other incentives as well. The fee includes a hamburger buffet, a free golf club, an awards reception and a chance

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There is a recently announced Florida HVAC $1,500 rebate. As of August 30, 2010 until December 30, 2010 (OR until the $15 million runs out which will be VERY quick – few expect it to last beyond October), you could get up to $3,000 for installing a new HVAC system. The new $1,500 rebate from the "Florida Energy Star Residential HVAC Rebate Program" (http://www.rebates.com/floridahvac/) is in

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This free class is open for everyone to attend. This educational class will focus on how to prevent fire and fire safety. It will be presented by Danny Foote who works for the Jacksonville Fire Department. It's organized by RADO (Riverside Avondale Development Organization) and the R2 section of the RAP Assisted Neighborhood Watch.Everyone one is welcome including children. Invite everyone you

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Cooling your home during the hottest part of the year-Install set-back digital thermostats on your A/C system or heat pump. Every degree of set “up” for air conditioning may save up to 6% on central A/C electric usage. These devices can also “turn off” A/C when you are not home.-Close windows and doors during the hottest parts of the day, and when outdoor conditions are humid. Humidity can build

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How can Baking soda be green? Well , if you think about it rather than buying , toilet bowl cleaner, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, jewelry cleaner, cat litter deodorizer (the list goes on and on) you could buy baking soda in bulk and use this ONE item for all of these! It's amazing! Just think of all of the emissions , plastic and energy would you be saving buy not buying more products than you

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There are many different ways to save and invest your money nowadays. Here are just 3 examples.Banks and Credit Unions: You can put your savings in an account at a bank or credit union. In return, they pay you interest for you keeping your money at their institution. The plus side of this is the longer you save , the more money you earn. Shop around for the best interest rate.Mutual Funds: When

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"The greenest way of preparing coffee at home is the French press, which reduces the amount of energy, water and disposable product required.Unlike most countertop coffee machines, French presses are manual. They are much better than the electronic options that are left plugged in and consume a steady stream of energy to keep water continuously hot. They also don't require paper filters or

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We have used John Kinstle with one of our NSP homes and he's just now starting another one of ours. I spoke with him briefly today and let me just say , this man's resume has go to be a mile long!John is 63 years young. He is one of four children and he himself has had 3 children with one surviving. He is also blessed with 2 grandchildren.He's an avid surfer (has been for forty years!) and has

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Why are Checking and Savings accounts important? Well, with a checking account at a bank or credit union, you can use your monthly statement to show creditors that you do a good job at paying your bills on time. It also usually cost less to have a checking account than it would be to purchase a money order to pay bills.If you don't have a checking account you might want to consider setting one up

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RADO , along with RAP and the R2 section of the RAP Assisted Neighborhood Watch , is hosting a free self-defense class. This class will teach you fun and easy techniques to protect yourself. Officer Sam Rodriguez will be teaching the course. It will be on Monday , July 19th at 6:00 pm. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Melody at 904.381.0950 or msbyrd@radocdc.org

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There are many other uses for vodka. Here's one that can reduce energy and water!Use a spritz or two of vodka to freshen up clothes in between laundry loads. You can reduce the amount of laundry you end up doing, saving time, energy, water and cleaning chemicals.We all need clean clothes, but actually doing the laundry uses a lot of resources and cuts into our free time. Many times, an item worn

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Here are a few ideas for cutting expenses:-Buy only things you really need.-make a shopping list BEFORE you go to the store and stick to it. Pay with cash! This will ensure that you will not go over.-Eat at Home, take your lunch to work and scour restaurants for "kids eat free" and "half off coupons".-look for sales and off-season bargains.-Always compare prices and amount of food if it's

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So you may ask ," How can a budget improve my credit?" Well, there are many ways. Think of a budget as a financial plan or a spending plan. It helps YOU, not someone else, plan how and where you will spend your money. And most importantly, how you will save it. Another plus for having a budget is when you are applying for a mortgage loan you can show the lender how much income you have and what

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Our Internet and phone lines have been down for a week and a half and BOY does it feel good to be back!And with so much going on!This Saturday I will have a table at the Riverside Arts Market. I will be promoting our first ever golf tournament that will be coming this October. Then on Monday , along with RAP we will be hosting our second organizational meeting for the R-2 Section of the RAP

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Maybe you buy everything with cash. Or possibly have recently divorced or have never taken out a loan. You are not in debt and should be happy about it. The only problem with that is you may not have any credit history. This can be a problem when you are ready to buy a home. For such a hefty purchase, the mortgage lender will want to see that you can pay your bills AND manage credit.There are

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The Jacksonville Electric Authority holds radio seminars and Q & A sessions on Saturday afternoons at 1 pm. You can tune into these at 690 AM or 106.5 FMHere is the rest of May and June's line-up5/15Increase your irrigation IQ with helpful watering tips.5/22Are you thinking about investing in solar? Jea will speak on their solar programs.5/29Jea plans electric needs up to 30 years in advance!

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Quite a few people I come in contact with have had either a foreclosure, bankruptcy or repossession at one point in their life. This definitely has effected their ability to acquire new credit, for the information about these can stay on your credit report for up to 7 - 10 years.If you happen to be in one of these situations and want to apply for a new loan there are a few things you can do. The

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Here's an easy tip to try. Take a Navy Shower. My father used to take them all the time and tried to make us do them too. Now as an adult, I see the importance.So try this:1. When you first get in the shower get completely wet2. Turn off the water3. Wash your body and hair4. Then turn the water back on to rinse off!It might take some getting used to but once you are doing it consistently it'll be

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There are many legitimate , non-profit and community based counseling organizations that provide much -needed service to those who are having credit issues. These are not "credit-repair" companies and are definitely not to be confused with those who promise to wipe your credit clean for a fee. That is not possible. The only one who can repair your credit is you. These reputable organizations help

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I am pretty excited! We , RADO , have been able to partner with The Riverside Avondale Preservation Society's neighborhood watch. They have been researching, setting up boundaries and working diligently on this program for the past year to make sure it will run as smoothly as possible! Now that all of the hard work is done, it's time for me to step in!!!They have already started R-1 (which stands

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ReduceThis has got to be the easiest step you can take towards "living green" and doing your part to conserve.Here are a few examples of what you can do, some of them on a daily basis:Turn off the lights when leaving a room.Use both sides of the paper when printing and copying.Walk or bike instead of driving.Take short showers.Drink tap water instead of bottled water.Remove unnecessary items from

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If you owe money to many different businesses, it may be time for go to go to the experts. Consider going to a non-profit organization, like the Housing Partnership of Northeast Florida (904.398.4424). This organization and others like it can work with you and your creditors to set up a repayment plan. Most organizations are free or only require little cost. Other places to look for credit

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Food travels an average of 1,200 miles before it reaches your plate, so buy locally produced items. This will in return save energy and prevent emissions from going into the air. Visit USDA.gov to find a farmers market in your area or if you live right here in Jacksonville, visit http://www.jaxfarmersmarket.com/ for information about Jacksonville's Farmers Market. This Market boasts as being a "

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Step #1 Call your creditors if you are having difficulties paying your debts BEFORE you miss a payment: This may be a difficult step for you to take, but it will be much easier and less embarrassing if you do this now. Also, consider your options. If you are really struggling to make a car payment for example, it may be better for you to sell the vehicle and pay off the loan rather than creditor

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Over here at RADO we are big fans of the City of Jacksonville. We work with the all of the time to accomplish our goals but they have many services, MANY services, for regular ol' people to use. I decided to let you guys know about just a couple of tools that will help make your lives much easier.First, E-care. This is an excellent tool if you would like to request a service , register a

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Properly Dispose of Hazardous Waste Electronics, CFLs, certain batteries, and other household hazardous wastes contain toxic materials so they should not be sent to landfills. If they are they can pollute the surrounding land and water. One computer monitor may contain 4 pounds of lead as well as other toxic heavy metals. Many companies including Home depot , Sam's Club and Ikea will take your

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Just because you have stopped receiving notices and bills does not mean that your debt has disappeared. For example, doctors or hospitals sometimes stop sending bills to patients after several months but then turn it over to a collection agency. This will ultimately end up on your credit report. Unpaid student loans will also end up on your credit report and prevent you from getting a loan.

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Downtown Vision is hosting four PG movies this spring. It is held on the lawn at Treaty Oak Park at 1123 prudential drive. Most of you may know this park. It is very near The Museum of Science and History and hosts the oldest Oak Tree in Jacksonville.This is a free event! Everyone is welcome to attend. Feel free to bring a lawn chair, picnic blanket and/or dinner. There will some vendors there if

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I had a good time at the arts market this past Saturday. This excellent market has an area specifically for non-profits to set up that is offered for free. It was great. I was able to meet new poeple and spread the word about what RADO has to offer.I have always enjoyed visiting the arts Market on my own, but it was really nice to be on the other side of the table. RADO will be attending the

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Computer Power Management: "Enable low-power sleep modes and turn off computers and monitors at night. General Electric implemented power management features on 75,000 of its computers, annually saving the company $2.5 million dollars and preventing 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. For step-by-step instructions on how to optimize the settings on your computer, visit ENERGY STAR. Network

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Step #9 Look for ways to cut your expenses or increase your income: Okay, I know increasing your income is IDEAL but hey, it could happen. Want to know how to cut your expense? Use a budget! This is how I do it:Add up all of your monthly bills , the most important, HAVE TO GET PAID ones first (mortgage, rent , utilitiies etc.) then all of the others that aren't really needed (cable, gym

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It's official. Spring is finally here. The pollen is out. The birds are chirping and the weather is absolutely gorgeous! Another way to signify spring, the Fifth Annual "Get Out There Celebration". This is a free city event to help persuade people to visit one or many of Jacksonville's gorgeous parks.In case you didn't know, Jacksonville is home to the nation's LARGEST urban park system. The city

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My name is Melody Byrd, RADO's Client Specialist / Communications Director, and I bought a RADO home with my fiance 2 and a half years ago! So I know first hand how this process works. We were really excited to get our home but let me back up a little and tell it from the beginning...About 4 years ago my fiance and I just found out we were pregnant. Even though we were incredibly excited , we

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Tip# 8 Use your credit card to establish good credit. This may seem confusing and contradictory but, if you can use your credit card wisely you can actually acquire good credit. Don't overuse a credit card and be sure to pay them off every month or keep the balances very low.

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The city is hosting a two -day workshop for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. These workshops are designed to help educate interested home buyers about NSP. Lenders and developers will be there to help with eligibility requirements and to showcase homes that are available through the program.Tuesday, March 30 the event is scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Pius V Catholic Church at 2110 Blue

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"Look For The ENERGY STAR Label If a product has the ENERGY STAR seal, it meets certain energy efficiency standards. Home appliances, electronics, windows, and roofing are just a few of the products that can qualify, so check a product’s box or manual, or speak to a salesperson to see if it is ENERGY STAR compliant. In 2006, ENERGY STAR products helped US consumers save an estimated $14 billion

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Step #3 "Buy Recycled. Look for the words "postconsumer" or "recycled" when shopping. There are over 4,500 recycled-content products available including paper towels, printer paper, note pads, packing boxes, sleeping bags, laundry detergent bottles, glass containers, nails, carpeting, trash cans, and trash bags. The amount of postconsumer content can vary from a small percentage to 100 percent,

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Credit Tip #7 Try to pay more than the minimum amount due each month When paying only the minimum balance due every month, you end up paying a lot more in the end. For example, let's say you buy a sofa for $1,000 and their is an 18% interest rate. If you only make the minimum payment of 2% (about $20 ) a month, it would take you 7 1/2 years and $800 more to pay of that couch. That's why you

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Free Energy and Water Conservation Seminar

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Home for Sale! This is a home under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. A city launched program where you could get up to $40,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. These NSP Homes are completely renovated to "like new" condition. Like new means the home gets whatever it needs to be updated . This may include new roof, new hot water heater... whatever it may need to pass many

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Step #2 Recycle "By recycling materials such as aluminum cans, newspapers, and glass jars, you can save energy and landfill space, conserve natural resources, and also prevent pollution. Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 mature trees, 7,000 gallons of water, three cubic yards of landfill space, two barrels of oil, and 4,100 kilowatt-hours of electricity – enough energy to power the average US

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Credit Tip #6 If you feel you can wisely use a credit card , choose one with a low interest rate and no (or little ) annual fees. Usually credit cards issued by department stores or other stores, charge higher interest rates than bank credit cards but, you can always do your research on the internet. Don't pay an upront fee to get a lower rate on a credit card! An upfront fee is different from an

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I'm really excite about this upcoming seminar. It is called"SAVINGS WITHOUT SACRIFICE" (When I make it big like that it seems more important huh? ) and will feature a speaker from the Jacksonville Electric Authority (J.E.A.).When speaking to Brian Pippin ,who will be the guest speaker , he listed a whole slew of seminars that I could do! I am pretty exited because each and every one of them sound

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Here at the Riverside Avondale Development Organization we try to do our part when it comes to building green. For example, we always install energy-star and water-star rated appliances and always use non-invasive plants when landscaping. We initiate clean-ups as well as hosting informational seminars about "going green". Soooooo, that's why it just seems right to have a weekly series on green

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Tip #5 Only apply for the Credit you need Every time you apply for credit, it appears on your credit report. If you apply often, creditors may be concerned that you are using too much credit. Even if you do not open the charge account, your application may raise a flag that you may be having cash flow problems. Avoid applying for credit cards just for fun , a "free" gift , or to receive a

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Well, it is all set up and ready to go! Now we just need people! The Riverside Avondale Development Organization is having our first ever golf tournament this October! It feels like a long way off but it'll be here before we know it. It is going to be a super fun day and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Green Street Infrastructure Community Project. Here's the goods...Greater RADO Open ~ Bent

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While I was at our clean-up last weekend it was brought to my attention by those who live in the area between Post and I-10, that there have been a lot of burglaries lately. So, I am in the midst of working on a Neighborhood Crime Watch! RADO actually initiated one a couple years back when Jenny McCharen was working here and it was very successful. Unfortunately, when she left the crime watch did

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Tip #4: Charge less than the maximum amount available on your credit card. Even if you make payments on time, creditors may think that you are too much in debt.

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Some people enjoying some vittle yum-yums! Some Volunteers! The $30 Harpoon Louie's Gift Card winner!The Florida Bank CrewSome Clean-er Uppers!

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The title says it all! Our clean-up this past Saturday was excellent!!! I have so many to thank ! Harpoon Louie's and Florida Bank were our sponsors and provided lots!! Tee shirts , gift cards, food, drinks and people! And I can't forget Jacksonville's Clean-it-up Grean it up team who provided the bags, reflective vests and grabbers. Also Bill Loehle from Wood & Laminate Fine Custom furniture

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Tip #3 Remind yourself that credit cards are loans. Before you pull out your credit card for a purchase it helps if think of as taking out a loan. Try asking yourself next time," Would I really take out a loan to buy this? ".

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I can't help it! I am pretty excited about tomorrow's meeting. What meeting might you ask, well, The LISC AmeriCorps meeting of COURSE! The Riverside Avondale Development Organization is very proud to have their very own AmeriCorps member and tommorow RADO is hosting the monthly meeting.~Wait a minute, AmeriCorps? Is that like Peace Corps?~Well sort of, a domesticated version I guess. Let me me

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We have a little write up in the Florida Times Union Westside Sun. Check it Out!http://jacksonville.com/community/riverside/2010-02-13/story/the_sun_notebook_ortega_student_a_contest_winner_plus_a_clean_u

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TIP #2 : Pay off credit cards every month. If this is too difficult, cut up the card so you can't use it. For a less drastic approach, put it away until it is completely paid off. Then only use the card if you have an emergency or know you can pay the balance every month. For all other purchases, write checks or pay with cash. This will help you stay on budget.

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Just in time for Valentine's day, the Riverside Avondale Development Organization wants to share their LOVE for the not-for-profit organization , HandsOn Jacksonville. Their organization matches volunteers with a variety activities, for free!!! I definitely love FREE. With just two steps of becoming a member and then choosing a project, you are able to choose from a number of volunteer events.

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This is a really well written article and NO I am not just saying that because our wonderful neighborhood is featured in it! Well, maybe a little... But I am so proud to have read this article from across the pond, and to know that the Riverside Avondale Development Organization has done our part in preserving this incredibly beautiful and eclectic neighborhood that we live and work in!http://

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Unfortunately a lot of people I come into contact with for my job have had difficulties with their credit. I have also found that a lot of people never received a proper education on how to acquire and maintain good credit. Apparently, they did not have an oh so caring mother like mine to nag you over and over again with, "It'll go on your credit. " Ahh...I can hear her sing-song nagging now....

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I thought it would be nice to feature one our gracious sponsors for our upcoming clean-up. Drum roll please!!!! Harpoon Louie's has been around for close to 20 years now , so they must be doing something right. Over the years it has evolved from a dive bar, to a late night hangout, now to a very family friendly neighborhood pub. It's owners are three best friends by the names Justin Watkins,

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Hello all! Do any of you need volunteer hours, or have you been meaning to do something for the betterment of the community for this new year? Well, this is the perfect event for you! The Riverside Avondale Development Organization is planning a clean-up with their partners Harpoon Louie's American Pub, Florida Bank and LISC AmeriCorps. This street cleanup will improve the area in the Northwest

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If you were not aware of it , RADO is a CDC. Now you may ask yourself " I thought that was the center for disease control". Well , so did I before I got this job! In regards to the Riverside Avondale Development Organization , it stands for Community Development Corporation. What in the world does that mean?! Well...a Community Development Corporation or CDC, is a not-for-profit organization

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RADO is the midst of organizing a clean-up! It will be on February 20th and I am not quite sure about the time yet. It'll be in the morning at either 9 or 10 . But, I digress!!! It'll be good CLEANIN' - UP FUN!!! We are going to either focus on the Gilmore, Acosta and Ralph area or we will do the Post Street and College area. Either way, we will have a great time with lunch provided afterwards.

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Featured Home! 439 Smith Street 32204 This home is brand new and is only $118,000. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 1458 square feet. There is an open floor plan with hardwood floors, ceramic tile in bathrooms and kitchen and carpet in the bedrooms. There is a spacious master suite with a garden tub & walk-in closet. It is located on a quiet tree-lined street! Call about receiving up to

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This past Saturday , RADO had their annual retreat. It was very inspirational and informative. Kevin Monahan was our facilitator. He works for the Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida. They offer many classes and workshops for small businesses that range from their "Girls Going Places Entrepreneurial Conference" to their "Non-Profit Social Networking Class" . They

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RADO was initiated in 1998 by a few dedicated individuals from the Riverside Avondale Preservation Society (RAP). The initial goal was small: rebuilding a home destroyed by a fire in a marginal part of the neighborhood. The task proved to be more complex than imagined for an all volunteer group and in 2001, RADO sought LISC Jacksonville's support to prepare for the next round of projects. RADO

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RADO is hosting another free NSP Seminar On January 25th, 2010. I know I said I was working on having the next one on a Saturday, but that didn't work out! Sorry! This is on a Monday night at 7:00pm. Everyone who is interested in learning how to receive up to $40,000 in down payment and closing costs assistance towards the purchase of your new home, is welcome to attend!Location: 881 Stockton St.

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Thank you to all that attended! It was really nice to put faces to a lot of the voices I have been working with. Still, there are many more! The next seminar will most likely, be on a Saturday. That way those of you who cannot attend a weeknight due to work, have NO excuse!! :)

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I am working on re-initiating the crime watch we had a couple years ago. It was really successful and I hope to get it up and running again.

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This Thursday at 7pm RADO will be hosting an informational seminar about the newly city-launched Neighborhood Stabilization Program. There will be door prizes, refreshments and plenty of information to spread around! Please come . Call 381-0950 for more information.

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We are having a NSP seminar at our office on November 5th. We will have 2 guest speakers that will be able to further explain the newly city-launched program. I hope to see you there. Call to RSVP 381.0950

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RADO is learning this new fangeled Blog business but everything is going well. We have 4 homes for sale and and 5 plus in the works! We are very excited about NSP. I think this is really what Jacksonville needs. Even though we are rooted to the Riverside Avondale community, what is good for Jacksonville benefits us all!

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