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March 19, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce Metro Diner’s incredible donation of $3,000 to K9s For Warriors!


🎉🐾 Metro Diner’s Generous Donation of $3,000 to K9s For Warriors 🎉🐾

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PONTE VEDRA, FL— In collaboration with Merkley Marketing Group, Metro Diner demonstrated its commitment to community support by hosting “Dinner With Santa” events in December at nine North Florida locations.

During these events, Metro Diner pledged to donate 10% of the proceeds to K9s For Warriors, the nation’s premier provider of trained service dogs for military veterans. Santa (Real Papa Claus), represented by Joe Merkley, CED and founder of Merkley Marketing Group, selected K9s For Warriors as the beneficiary of this charitable initiative.

“Dinner With Santa” has become an annual tradition, now in its fourth year, with plans for expansion in 2024 and beyond.

On March 14, 2024, John Davoli of Metro Diner, accompanied by Joe Merkley in his role as Santa, proudly presented a $3,000 check to Stephanie Vogt with K9s For Warriors at their Shari Duval National Headquarters in Ponte Vedra, Florida.

Stephanie Vogt, K9s For Warriors’ Community Relations Manager, expressed gratitude for the impactful fundraising efforts, stating, “Incredible events like ‘Dinner With Santa’ are vital to K9s For Warriors. The invaluable support provided not only raises awareness about our mission to end veteran suicide but also directly contributes to saving more shelter dogs and veteran lives. 🙌🇺🇸🐶

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K9s For Warriors check presentation

Pictured left to right: Doozy, Station Dog in Training – Santa Real Papa Claus (Joe Merkley), CEO/Founder, Merkley Marketing Group – John Davoli, Founder, Metro Diner – Stephanie Vogt, Community Relations Manager

February 17, 2023

METRO DINER DONATES $2,000 TO K9S FOR WARRIORS

Press Release: Metro Diner Check Presentation to K9s For Warriors

METRO DINER DONATES $2,000 TO K9S FOR WARRIORS

PONTE VEDRA, FL – Metro Diner and Merkley Marketing Group teamed up in December to host “Dinner With Santa” at their Palm Coast, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, and Julington Creek locations.

Metro Diner pledged 10% of the event’s revenues to K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of trained service dogs for military veterans, which Santa chose for his charity. Merkley Marketing Group sponsored Santa (Joe Merkley – Owner/Co-Founder).

Dinner With Santa is an annual event in its third year with plans to expand the event in 2023.

On January 12, 2023, Metro Diner along with Joe Merkley as Santa, presented a check for $2,000 to K9s For Warriors at their Shari Duval National Headquarters located in Ponte Vedra, Florida.

“Incredible fundraising events, like ‘Dinner With Santa’, is vital to K9s For Warriors. The invaluable support these events provide allows the organization to not only spread awareness about its mission to end veteran suicide, but it also directly impacts K9s For Warriors ability to save more shelter dog and veteran lives,” explains Stephanie Vogt, Community Relations Manager for K9s For Warriors.

K9S FOR WARRIORS CHECK PRESENTATION

Pictured left to right: Shelby DeFiore, Station Dog Trainer, K9s For Warriors – Lola, Station Dog in Training – Santa (Joe Merkley), CEO/Founder, Merkley Marketing Group – Stephanie Vogt, Community Relations Manager, K9s For Warriors – John Davoli, Founder, Metro Diner

For More Information Merkley Marketing Group Joseph D. Merkley 386-283-5277 info@mmgwow.com mmgwwow.com