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“We wanted to do something big for our inaugural $5 million club member without any restrictions. I am so happy that Jewely and her family chose to donate the entire award to charity,” said Stuart MacMillan, president of MONAT. “Giving back is part of MONAT’s DNA. With our MONAT Gratitude philosophy, we encourage our Market Partners and employees to give back to their local communities because that ultimately makes a global impact. Jewely is an asset to MONAT and to her community.”
“I was so surprised and honored to receive the award money from MONAT. I’ve worked hard to build my business and am so very grateful for the love and support of my MONAT family,” said Stephens. “My husband and I discussed what to do with the award. Giving back to our community is vital to us and Mercy House is a needed resource for so many men, women and children…we wanted to help them further their mission.”
Luis Urdaneta, chairman of MONAT, stated, “We are so proud to recognize Jewely and her remarkable MONAT career. Her servant leader heart and donation to Mercy House honors the spirit of gratitude which is alive and vibrant in our MONAT community.”
Mercy House is open six months of the year, during the harshest months of summer and winter. Ultimately, Stephens would love to help Mercy House grow and sustain their operations to be able to remain open all year. She and her family plan to donate their time and resources to continue helping Mercy House and Forgotten Ministries beyond this donation. Extended plans include a reading program to encourage literacy and chicken coop to make Mercy House’s food source even more sustainable. “The extra food grown in the community gardens and chicken eggs could be sold at our Farmers Market or given to families in our community who need assistance,” commented Stephens.
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