Winston Henvey, Star
Local Media contributor Jun 12, 2020
The Carrollton City Council on Tuesday granted
Metrocrest Services’ request to develop a new headquarters at 1835 Walnut Ave.
Metrocrest Services currently holds two
offices in Farmers Branch. The organization is looking to consolidate to one
main office on Walnut Avenue, where it would be closer to the customers it
services.
In developing the property, Metrocrest
Services plans to demolish the First Christian Church, where it will have a
community garden.
After demolishing the church, Metrocrest will
cut off the driveway entrance on Walnut, and erect an ornamental metal fence
next to the sidewalk.
“We’ve been around for almost 50 years,”
Metrocrest Services CEO Tracy Eubanks said. “We’ve leased space and relocated
many times over those years, and we’ve grown a lot as the demand for our
services has grown. We’ve been looking to ensure that we can help our neighbors
for the next 50 years. We feel that this move is critical to not only provide
basic services, but to expand our self-sufficiency program with our workforce.”
The main building will be 50,000 square feet,
serving as an office building and storage facility for donated items. The
facility will also include a food pantry, according to a letter from
Eubanks.
“This new facility, because of its proximity
to the individuals we serve, will provide a much higher level of service
leading to greater community impact,” the letter read.
C-FB ISD Superintendent John Chapman wrote a
letter in favor of the new facility in March.
“If approved, the relocation of Metrocrest
Services will have the full support of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
district administration,” the letter read.
Audrey Henvey contributed to this
report.
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