Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms is dedicated to making a difference in the local community. As part of its “Change for Charity,” the shopping center will partner with Minnie’s Food Pantry and CASA for the third and fourth quarter of 2015, respectively. The charity partners receive a percentage of the funds collected from the parking meters at Watters Creek. There are dozens of free, metered spaces available at Watters Creek. Feeding the meters is encouraged because those quarters add up and can make a big difference in the community if everyone contributes.
“We announced a call for charities earlier this year and the response we received was overwhelming. We are thrilled to be able to partner with Minnie’s Food Pantry in Q3 and CASA in Q4 of this year. Both make a huge and positive impact in our local community,” said Debra Martinez, marketing director for Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms. “Our Change for Charity program is just one way Watters Creek is giving back. We have many exciting events and programs this year in conjunction with local organizations. I want to encourage everyone to come out, learn more about the groups, and donate or volunteer.”
Minnie’s Food Pantry, Watters Creek’s Change for Charity partner for the third quarter (July, August, September) of 2015, is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that provides food assistance to children and families in need in the community. As the largest food pantry in Plano, Minnie’s Food Pantry provides healthy food to nearly 4,000 people per month and is 100 percent donor-funded. All of its support comes from individuals, corporations, churches and organizations. All questions regarding Minnie’s Food Pantry or how donations will be used, should be directed to (972) 596-0253 or visit www.minniesfoodpantry.org.
CASA of Collin County will be Watters Creek’s Change for Charity partner for the fourth quarter (October, November, December) of 2015. CASA of Collin County promotes and protects the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected by training volunteer advocates to improve the child’s quality of life and serves as their voice within the court system to ensure they are placed in a safe, permanent and loving home. For more information about CASA of Collin County, contact them at (972) 529-2272 or visit www.casaofcollincounty.org.
For the most current information and events with charity partners, visit the Watters Creek Make A Difference page at http://www.watterscreek.com/info/community or follow the shopping center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Watters Creek Guest Services can be reached at 970.747.8000.
CONTACT:
Katie Olivier or Sydney Townsend
Sunwest Communications
214.373.1601
kolivier@sunwestpr.com
stownsend@sunwestpr.com
Debra Martinez
Marketing Director
Watters Creek
972.747.8000
dmartinez@trademarkproperty.com
About Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm is a premier, resort-style shopping and entertainment destination in North Dallas set within 52-acres of lush landscaping and natural features that include a village green and running creek. The mixed-use development offers a vibrant combination of nationally-renowned retailers, local boutiques, restaurants, office space and high-end loft apartments. Built in 2008, Watters Creek was the first retail development in the State of Texas to be LEED-certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Watters Creek is located at the intersection of US 75 at Bethany Drive in the heart of Allen, Texas. For more information call 972-747-8000 or visit www.watterscreek.com.
About Trademark
Trademark Property Co. is an operator, investor and developer of award-winning, mixed-use town centers, specialty, community, power centers and enclosed regional malls. Since 1991, the Fort Worth, Texas-based Trademark has invested in, or developed over 11.5 million square feet of retail and mixed-use assets worth over $2 billion. Trademark’s experienced team of 100 employees is responsible for more than 6.2 million square feet of retail and mixed-use projects currently in operation or development/redevelopment, including: Alliance Town Center (Fort Worth, Texas), Burr Ridge Village Center (Chicago, Ill.), Glades Plaza (Boca Raton, Fla.), Hillside Village (Cedar Hill, Texas), La Palmera (Corpus Christi, Texas), Market Street Flowood (Flowood, Miss.), Market Street – The Woodlands (The Woodlands, Texas), Napa Center (Napa, Calif.), Rice Village (Houston, Texas), Saddle Creek (Germantown, Tenn.), The Shops at Highland Village (Highland Village, Texas), The Shops at La Palmera (Corpus Christi, Texas), Victory Park (Dallas, Texas), Watters Creek (Allen, Texas), Waterside (Fort Worth, Texas), and WestBend (Fort Worth, Texas). For more information, visit www.trademarkproperty.com.