Not My Child

10/08/2026

💜 HE DID IT! $10,000 GOAL REACHED! 💜

100 MILES. $10,000 RAISED. ONE INCREDIBLE MISSION! 💜

A HUGE congratulations and heartfelt THANK YOU to Vince Principe, who has officially reached his $10,000 fundraising goal for Not My Child! 🎉

Vince has poured his heart into this incredible effort in honor of his sister, Carmen, and we couldn’t be more grateful that he chose to support our mission.

To every single person who donated, THANK YOU! Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in recovery and the families who love them.

🏃‍♂️ Now comes the next big challenge! On October 16th, Vince will take on the Mines of Spain 100 in Iowa — a grueling 100-mile race!

💜 Let’s fill the comments (on original post) with encouragement and well wishes for Vince as he prepares to take on those 100 miles! We know he’ll appreciate all the support!

And while he’s reached his fundraising goal, the opportunity to support his incredible effort and Not My Child’s mission continues! 💜

https://notmychildinc.org/donation/

Vince, we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💜Vince Principe DMV Realtor

10/05/2026

Great opportunity!

💜 FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR EASTERN SHORE CPRSs! 💙

Are you a current Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) working on Maryland’s Eastern Shore? Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist Training!

📅 November 3–6, 2026
💻 Virtual
🕔 5–9 PM
💰 FREE — space is limited!

This training is designed to support current CPRSs interested in obtaining the Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist endorsement!

📌 Sign up by October 21, 2026!

Learn more & submit your contact info here: https://forms.gle/Fztaga6DrXt9ZTdk8

📞 Questions? Call 410-221-2600
📧 [email protected] or [email protected]

Funded by the MD Department of Labor under the Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers (RAMP) program.

10/05/2026

💜 100 MILES. A $10,000 GOAL. VINCE IS IN THE FINAL STRETCH — ONLY $475 TO GO! 💜

An INCREDIBLE $9,525 has already been raised! We are so close!

Vince’s 100-mile race is almost here! On October 16th, he’ll take on the Mines of Spain 100 in Iowa in honor of his sister, Carmen, while raising funds for Not My Child.

Thanks to so many generous people who have gotten behind Vince and his mission to support individuals in recovery and their families, he is within reach of his goal!

Let’s help him cross this fundraising finish line before he even gets to the starting line. If you’ve been thinking about donating, now is the time. Every donation, no matter the amount, can help close that final $475!

💜 Donate here: https://notmychildinc.org/donation/

We are incredibly grateful to Vince for choosing NMC and turning 100 miles into something that will make a real difference for the people we serve. 💜
Vince Principe DMV Realtor

10/02/2026

🛣️ Ready to turn your recovery journey into a meaningful career supporting others?

The Rural Advancement of Maryland Peers (RAMP) Program provides training, mentorship, workforce development, and hands-on experience to help participants interested in becoming Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) build their careers in behavioral health.

ℹ️ Eligible participants receive:
- 50 hours of virtual peer recovery training
- Opportunities to complete up to 500 volunteer or internship hours
- Job readiness support
- Assistance with CPRS certification and transportation costs for the exam

Applicants must be 18 or older, hold a high school diploma or GED, have at least 18 months of sustained recovery, and reside in a Maryland Eastern Shore county.

📧 To learn more, contact Michael Blair, CPRS, at (410) 463-3343 or email [email protected].

RAMP is supported in partnership by the Maryland Department of Labor and Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response - MDH.

10/02/2026

We are so excited to welcome Nelson Gold & Watch of Chestertown as a new sponsor of our 6th Annual Carmen's Charity Casino Gala !

Owner Trey Nelson is taking his support one step further by creating a custom piece of jewelry exclusively for our Gala that will be featured as one of our premier Live Auction items!

We can’t wait to see what he creates—and we have a feeling this one is going to generate some serious excitement on Gala night. Stay tuned for more details!

If you haven’t checked out Nelson Gold & Watch in Chestertown, be sure to stop in and see everything they have to offer and support this wonderful local business.

A huge thank you to Trey and Nicole Nelson for their generosity and for supporting Not My Child and our mission. 💜

10/01/2026

A huge thank you to Tricia Wilson with Wilson Realty & Staging, Get The Daisy for returning as a sponsor of our 6th Annual Carmen's Charity Casino Gala !

We’re so grateful for your continued support of Not My Child and our mission. Partners like you help us continue creating hope and opportunity for individuals in recovery and their families.

Hope Changes Everything. Thank you for being part of it!

09/30/2026

A huge thank you to Koons Annapolis Toyota for returning as a sponsor of our 6th Annual Carmen's Charity Casino Gala ! 💜

We’re so grateful for your continued support of Not My Child and our mission. It means so much to have community partners who continue to stand behind the work we do.

Thank you, Koons Annapolis Toyota, for being part of another special year!

09/30/2026

🌟 Welcome back, Five Star Hospitality Group! 🌟

We’re so grateful to have FIVESTAR Restaurant Development & Consulting returning as a sponsor of the 6th Annual Carmen's Charity Casino Gala !

Thank you for continuing to support Not My Child and the work we’re doing in our community. Your continued generosity truly means so much to us.

Be sure to visit all of their amazing restaurants!! ⤵️
Red Eyes Dock Bar
Pour House Pub
Limoncello
Harper's Waterfront
Amalfi Coast Italian + W**e Bar
La Vela Italian Restaurant
The Ordinary
Cacio & Pepe