Local Event
CPCU Community Good Works Volunteering Day
Join CPCU Community Good Works for a volunteering day out at the Metrocrest ReSale store! Your time with us will help us turn donations into dollars! Metrocrest ReSale is a great place for the community to shop for unique items with the added bonus of knowing all proceeds return directly to funding our social services programs that support our neighbors in need. Clients can also receive vouchers to shop for needed items for themselves or their families.
AVAILABLE DATES:
Saturday July 6th from 9AM to 1 PM - please sign up by Monday July 1st
Saturday August 3rd from 9AM to 1 PM – please sign up by Monday July 22nd
TO SIGN UP: Please contact Magda Barrie, Community Good Works Chair
e-mail: magda.barrie@gmail.com or mbarrie@gaig.com call: 214-577-3432
Registration is open to CPCU members, their family and friends. Minimum volunteer age for this activity is 13 years old.
VOLUNTEER DUTIES INCLUDE
- Receiving, Sorting, and processing donated items including but not limited to: books, clothing, electronics, household items, and furniture
- Store Maintenance , ensuring our store remains attractive by keeping the store tidy and clean
- Stocking sales floor based on Store Managers' direction
- Performing other additional duties as needed.
WHERE TO GO: 2661 Midway Rd. # 207 in Carrollton, TX 75006 at the Southwest Corner of Trinity Mills and Midway Rd. Easily accessible from the President George Bush Turnpike.
PARKING: Please park in the shopping center parking, the parking in front of the store is reserved for the convenience of Metrocrest ReSale clients.
VOLUNTEER CHECK IN: When arriving please have the volunteers let the cashier know that they are part of the CPCU group and ask for Jessica or Crystal, they are the store’s managers and will help you all get checked in and oriented for the shifts’ tasks.
ATTIRE: Shoes must be close toed. Please no flip flops or sandals. Shorts of appropriate length, t-shirts, and sneakers are OK to wear. If your group has a group shirt feel free to wear them!
CPCU Dallas Chapter supports the mission of Metrocrest Family Services who assists individuals living in Carrollton, Addison, Farmers Branch, Coppell and the city of Dallas in Denton County.
ABOUT METROCREST SERVICES:
This community committed to building a stronger community together. The focus is assisting families, individuals, and senior adults, who are coping with crisis situations, need help stabilizing their lives, or who require support to live independently. Services include:
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Information & Referrals
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Case Management
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Rent & Utility Assistance
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Food Pantry
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Budgeting & Financial Education
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Workforce Development
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Senior Services (65 years & over)
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Home delivered meals
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Minor home repairs
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Eat Smart, Live Strong food distributions (for PAN food recipients 60 years & older)
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Medical aid
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Seasonal programs including distribution of school shoes & supplies, summer food for children, holiday food and gifts, holiday baskets for seniors.
Last year, Metrocrest provided:
- assistance to 14,153 adults, children, and seniors
- 913,960 meals were distributed
- 703 families avoided eviction, 101 of those were seniors
- 1,524 households received financial literacy courses
- School supplies to 1,357 students
- 2,571 children received holiday gifts, toys, and food
- 1,647 students received 113,990 meals through Sack Summer Hunger
- 17,277 transportation rides, home delivered meals and home repairs were provided to keep seniors safe and healthy
For more info visit https://www.metrocrestservices.org/about.php