TLC Community Credit Union, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit host benefit for Dundee first responders
DUNDEE — TLC Community Credit Union and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit hosted a barbecue dinner to benefit Dundee police, firefighters and paramedics.
The event took place Aug. 27 in Dundee. The event featured emergency vehicles from the Dundee Township Fire Department, Dundee Police Department and Monroe Community Ambulance of Dundee along with bounce houses, face painting and music.
People were able to purchase tickets for a meal from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. For every ticket sold, TLC donated an additional $5. Leftover meals were donated to the Dundee Area Senior Center and to the residents at Hampton Manor of Dundee.
“We (TLC) wanted to thank our first responders for everything they did during the pandemic," Jessica Mack, manager of TLC's Dundee branch, said in a news release. "This event was our way of thanking them for everything they do.”
All proceeds raised during the event will be donated to the Dundee Township Fire Department, the Dundee Police Department and Monroe Community Ambulance. Donated funds will be used for events such as Fire Safety Week, National Safety Week and Shop with a Cop.
Other event sponsors included: Farm Bureau Insurance — Jacey Carner Agency, Hungry Howie’s, River’s Edge Pizza, Pub and Grille, Slusarski Excavating and Paving Inc., Wolverine Toyota, Dundee Products, Reau Manufacturing, Monroe Community Credit Union, Village Wealth Management, Real Estate One — The Grostick Team, Dundee Lumber Inc., David Arthur Consultants Inc., State Farm Insurance — Lisa Haver Wain Insurance Agency, Rocking Horse Childcare and Preschool, Heritage Animal Hospital, Iron Bandogs, Williams Brothers Dundee, Coldwell Banker — Kelly Orr, Riverside Deli, Tiffany’s Pizza, Mannik & Smith Group Inc., Merkle Funeral Service & Floral Expressions, Cilantro, Brinks Home Inspection, Union Home Mortgage — Kristian Bezeau, Our House Games of Monroe, and Cabela’s.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Telegram: TLC, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit help Dundee first responders
