Monthly Dose of Goodness We hope you had a great Holiday weekend! Let’s start the week with some good news! LOCAL HEROS: Student-run mobile bakery truck nourishes South LA community through food, books https://abc7.com/community-events/la-mobile-bakery-nourishes-young-minds/10828430/ HEROES OF THE HOUR: US Marshals recover 16 possible child sex trafficking victims in Atlanta operation https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/operation-not-forgotten-2021-children-recovered WARM & FUZZY: […]
Happy Fourth of July!
“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt We hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July full of fun and lots of barbecue! Please note: We will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Monday, July 5th. Love, Your Alliance Team
Spotlight on Plumbing
As an agent, you’re probably already familiar with plumbing issues and how to resolve them. However, please feel free to pass this newsletter on to any buyers, homeowners and landlords you represent. While the majority of one’s plumbing system isn’t visible or readily accessible, there are signs you can watch for and preventative measures that […]
Spotlight in HVAC
Aside from the electrical system, the HVAC is the most intricate and complex part of a building, due to its many moving parts. Most Common HVAC Problems: Faulty thermostat Water or refrigerant leaks Blower running continuously Ignition or pilot malfunctions Tripped breakers or fuses blown Dirty filters, evaporator coils or condenser Inefficiency prevents […]
May Monthly Dose of Goodness
Before we get into all the good news, we’d like to let you know our office will be closed this Saturday, June 19. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 21st. Holy smokes! We made it to June 15th, 2021! There’s actually a light at the end of this tunnel! But, maybe wait until it’s […]
Monthly Dose of Goodness
Because everyone needs good news! LOCAL HEROES: North Hollywood teen swims 25 miles to raise donations for combating food insecurity in SoCal http://www.outswimminghunger.com/ Have the tissues ready for this one! Couple adopts 7 siblings in foster care after parents die in car crash https://www.today.com/parents/couple-adopts-7-siblings-after-parents-die-car-crash-t213514 GOOD NEWS: Ontario Doctors Can Now Prescribe Time in Nature to […]
Monthly Dose of Goodness
But first! Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour later this coming Saturday night, March 13, 2021. We all need good news, so here it comes! Inspirational stories and good deeds: Teen Collects 30,000 Pairs of Shoes to Donate ‘Dignity’ to LA Homeless https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/lindsay-sobel-donates-30000-pairs-of-shoe-homeless/?__s=nrrd5lnvoax0kwwyvfkf Without power, this Texas restaurant gave out 500+ free meals […]
Monthly Dose of Goodness
For Black History Month—or any time of the year—we recommend reading up on Mary Ellen Pleasant who was an abolitionist and described as “The Harriet Tubman of California.” Read more of her inspiring life here https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/obituaries/mary-ellen-pleasant-overlooked.html The Guide Dog Foundation celebrates 75 years of helping the visually impaired free of charge https://abc7.com/localish/the-guide-dog-foundation-celebrates-75-years/10097286/ Billionaire Spanx Founder […]
Cold, Rain & Roasted Marshmallows
Winter is definitely here and with colder weather comes rain. Some of us even got snow in our yards! And when it’s cold, a crackling fire warms our toes and tempts us into breaking our diet with roasted marshmallows. But before the fun begins, you should always ensure your fireplace is safe to use. Here […]
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” —Martin Luther King, Jr. I think we can all agree that Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great man and an unswerving freedom fighter. He was arrested many times, his house was bombed and he […]