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Beginning in October and continuing through Christmas, Monitronics participated in multiple charitable projects this year.

• We kicked off the holiday season with a food drive—which ran from October to mid-November—to support a local food bank. This even sparks big competition within the company every year and always proves fruitful for our cause. This year, the 750 employees contributed more than $16,000 in food and cash donations—which fed a lot of needy folks.

• The employees pitched in to provide gifts for children at a local elementary school, where many of the families are at or below the poverty level. Throughout the first half of December, teams within Monitronics “adopted” grade levels. Each team worked hard to bring in as many toys as possible for their children.

• Students from Notre Dame School, a local school for children with mental disabilities, made their annual visit to Monitronics on November 16. Santa greeted the children when they arrived at Monitronics and the kids met their “Buddy” for the day. The children toured the departments that were decked out in the Gingerbread House theme chosen by the Holiday Committee. The tour concluded with a catered lunch, carolers, and a final meeting with Santa where the kids received gifts based on their Santa List.

• Monitronics donated gifts to Deion Sanders’ charity PTA (Prime Time Association) and on December 18 they partnered to deliver the donated gifts to local children. 

• Additionally, the company donated $10,000 to local charities and organizations.

When asked about all of the contributions and activities, Mary Ingram, Holiday committee Chairperson says, “Monitronics and its employees are very generous, and that has not changed even in the current economy. In this year of special need, we are proud to be part of an organization that not only helps the community but also reaches out across the city to help many more.”