Welcome to a Special Edition of Purple Line NOW News!

Friends, this isn’t your regularly scheduled newsletter (don’t worry, we’ll be back with all the usual updates after our December 9 forum!) Today, we’re making a big splash with three pieces of news you won’t want to miss:

• Launch of Our Matching Campaign -- Giving Tuesday brought us a generous donor who wants to spur others to consider donating to Purple Line NOW. So, they are offering a $5,000 Match Challenge! Every dollar you donate between now and December 31 (or we reach the $5,000 mark) will be doubled! Your $25 becomes $50, your $100 becomes $200…you get the idea. Don’t miss this chance to make twice the impact!
• The Trains Are Rolling -- Milestone Forum December 9 -- Yes, you read that right! Trains are finally on the move and we’re hosting one of our most important forums yet. Seats are filling fast, so register today and be part of this historic moment.
• Featured Sponsor Announcement -- We saved the best for last! The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has joined us as Featured Sponsor for the forum! Their support underscores just how pivotal this chapter is for the Purple Line and for our community.

So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and keep reading below for all the details. And if you haven’t registered or donated yet, consider this your friendly nudge -- today’s the perfect day to do both!

Gratefully,
Christine Scott
Executive Director, Purple Line NOW

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT PLN?

Launch of Our Matching Campaign

In case you missed our exciting announcement, yesterday, on Giving Tuesday, we announced a $5,000 Match Challenge!

An incredible (and anonymous!) donor has stepped forward once again with a generous challenge: every dollar you give will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 between now and December 31 (or we reach our $5,000 goal!)

That means:

• Your $25 gift becomes $50
• Your $100 gift becomes $200
• Any gift given will be doubled, up to $5,000 total!

Together, we can unlock the full $5,000 match and fuel Purple Line NOW’s work into the new year.

This annual campaign is one of the most important moments for our community. It shows how one person’s generosity can inspire all of us -- and this year, with opening day almost in sight, we want to make it our biggest success yet.

Your support powers everything we do:

• Hosting public forums that bring neighbors, officials, and advocates together
• Sharing timely newsletters to keep our communities informed
• Ensuring transparency and accountability as the Purple Line project moves forward
• Celebrating milestones and keeping momentum strong for this transformative transit line

If you’ve never donated before, this is the perfect time: your gift will be instantly doubled, making twice the impact. Just click on the "MATCH MY GIFT!" button below! With your help, we’ll reach the $5,000 match and keep Purple Line NOW strong, connected, and looking toward the future.

Time Is Running Out -- Don’t Miss This Milestone Forum!

We’re down to the wire -- the next Purple Line NOW Forum is happening on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 pm, and registration is closing soon!

This isn’t just another forum. After years of advocacy, planning, and those “will-it-ever-happen?” moments, trains are finally rolling! That makes this one of the most important conversations we’ve ever hosted.

Date: Tuesday, December 9
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Virtual Forum: Free and open to all (but you must register in advance!)

Our program, “The Trains Are Rolling -- What Should We Know?!” will take you behind the scenes of this critical testing phase. We’ll cover safety protocols, pedestrian access, trail openings, station signage, and how our communities are preparing for the next chapter.

Meet the Panelists:

• Ray Biggs II, Senior Project Director, Maryland Transit Administration
• Doran Bosso, CEO, Purple Line Transit Partners
• Eric C. Olson, Prince George’s County Councilmember
• Kate Stewart, Montgomery County Councilmember
• Maricela Cordova, MCDOT Special Assistant to the Director, Strategic Projects
• And more names coming soon!

Seats are filling quickly, and registration will close before the event. Please make sure to register and be part of this milestone moment. Register Now — Don’t Miss Out!

Featured Sponsor Announcement!

We saved the best for last! And it's a doozy! MDOT is joining us as Featured Sponsor!

We are thrilled to announce that the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has joined Purple Line NOW as our featured sponsor for this milestone forum!

Their recognition and support mean the world to us -- it’s a powerful vote of confidence in the work we’ve been doing together to keep communities informed, engaged, and ready for the Purple Line’s next chapter.

MDOT’s sponsorship underscores just how important this moment is. With trains finally on the move, their support helps Purple Line NOW continue to keep these forums free and open to all -- a tradition we’re proud to uphold.

With MDOT’s sponsorship, your participation, and the momentum of our matching campaign, we’re a part of making history together. We are grateful!

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