Gift certificates for groceries will also be donated to the school for families in need
WHAT: As their annual holiday donation, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) will donate 50 bicycles to first graders at Kimball Elementary, introducing them to “going green” in transportation. MTS also purchased 25 grocery gift certificates of $50 each to be distributed by the school principal to families who need it most.
The presentation will be part of an assembly on safety with a National City police officer, a MTS K-9 Unit and MTS Chief Executive Officer Paul Jablonski.
WHEN: Friday December 19 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Kimball Elementary at 302 West 18th Street in National City
VISUAL: Fifty excited children receiving bicycles and gifts from MTS, the National City police and MTS K-9 Unit presentation and MTS CEO Paul Jablonski and San Diego Transit COO Wayne Terry will speak.
WHY: Money for the bikes and helmets and gift certificates was collected by employees and friends of MTS in order to bring holiday cheer to underprivileged first graders at Kimball Elementary.
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System transports millions of San Diegans every year with over 90 bus routes and 53 miles of rail. For further information on fares, routes, and schedules, or to plan a trip, visit www.sdmts.com or contact 511.
