Volunteers from the Central Station management team at Monitronics went above and beyond the call of duty this week as they spent several hours sorting toys and food for Metrocrest Social Services. Fifteen employees traveled to the North Dallas holiday store Tuesday to help get food and toys ready for the families coming to shop that day.
“What a great group of volunteers we had at the holiday store: food boxes were packed, toys were sorted by age and gender, and we are set to begin serving families again that night at 5 p.m.,” said Bunny Summerlin, Executive Director of Metrocrest.
The volunteers helping out were Greg Hurst, David Lester, Karen McKinney, Susan Murphy, Mikhail Blakely, Elias Treminio, Armando Mirales, Juan Ortiz, Talia Baca, Keke Turner, Elisabeth Stewart, Broderick Lewis, Anne Glickstien, Lee Mayes and Director Mary Jensby.
Metrocrest was the recipient of Monitronics’ annual food drive in November, so the relationship between the two groups is well established.
“The amazing amount of donations from Monitronics will help us serve 1,100 families over the next nine days to bring joy to those who may have not had the funds to provide toys for their children,” said Summerlin. “‘Tis the season to give and Monitronics is a great example of an abundance of generosity.”
Metrocrest provides emergency assistance and comprehensive programs to move families toward self-sufficiency; they serve residents of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, and parts of Denton County. These are Monitronics’ neighbors and customers and the company plays an active role in its community.
