Associates Step Up to Serve at New York Soup Kitchen

M&R associates came together in the spirit of service to volunteer at St. Luke’s Soup Kitchen in New York last month. Led by the People & Culture team, this day of giving back marked the beginning of an initiative focused on community engagement and corporate social responsibility.

From preparing and serving meals to connecting with those in need, M&R’s volunteers represented the heart of the company with compassion, teamwork and a commitment to making a difference beyond the workplace.

“Volunteering allows us to step outside our daily roles and connect with the community in a powerful way,” said Roma Owsianowska, regional People & Culture manager, who helped organize the effort. “We’re proud of our associates who generously gave their time to support this important cause.”

Associates who would like to join future volunteer days should look for opportunities on the second Tuesday of each month through December. The next session is scheduled for May 8, and each session is limited to 10 employees.

To participate, email Roma Owsianowska at rowsianowska@mrhotelmanagement.net. These monthly sessions are a chance to connect with colleagues, serve others and create positive change, one meal at a time.

United in service at St. Luke’s Soup Kitchen in New York are, front row from left: Cleo Clarke, vice president of M&R’s People & Culture department; Janilda Arias, director of operations, TownePlace Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square; General Manager Yan Chung, Fairfield New York Manhattan/Central Park; General Manager Steven Lamour,  TownePlace Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square; Scott Fisher, general manager of the dual Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites Queens; Tony Cirillo, M&R vice president of engineering and construction; Sana Arshad, assistant general manager, and Tanya Jamal, general manager, both of the SpringHill Suites New York Manhattan Times Square. Back row from left are David Rivera, M&R corporate purchasing manager; Robert Solis, general manager, SpringHill Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Park Avenue; and Assistant General Manager Ayana Isaac, Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites New York Queens.
United in service at St. Luke’s Soup Kitchen in New York are, front row from left: Cleo Clarke, vice president of M&R’s People & Culture department; Janilda Arias, director of operations, TownePlace Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square; General Manager Yan Chung, Fairfield New York Manhattan/Central Park; General Manager Steven Lamour,  TownePlace Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square; Scott Fisher, general manager of the dual Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites Queens; Tony Cirillo, M&R vice president of engineering and construction; Sana Arshad, assistant general manager, and Tanya Jamal, general manager, both of the SpringHill Suites New York Manhattan Times Square. Back row from left are David Rivera, M&R corporate purchasing manager; Robert Solis, general manager, SpringHill Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Park Avenue; and Assistant General Manager Ayana Isaac, Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites New York Queens.
Preparing meals at St. Luke’s Soup Kitchen in New York are, from left,  Assistant General Manager Sana Arshad of the SpringHill Suites New York Manhattan Times Square; General Manager Yan Chung, Fairfield New York Manhattan/Central Park; Scott Fisher, general manager of the dual Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites Queens; Tony Cirillo, M&R vice president of engineering and construction; Assistant General Manager Ayana Isaac, Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites New York Queens; and Tanya Jamal, general manager, SpringHill Suites New York Manhattan Times Square.
Preparing meals at St. Luke’s Soup Kitchen in New York are, from left,  Assistant General Manager Sana Arshad of the SpringHill Suites New York Manhattan Times Square; General Manager Yan Chung, Fairfield New York Manhattan/Central Park; Scott Fisher, general manager of the dual Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites Queens; Tony Cirillo, M&R vice president of engineering and construction; Assistant General Manager Ayana Isaac, Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites New York Queens; and Tanya Jamal, general manager, SpringHill Suites New York Manhattan Times Square.
Cleo Clarke, vice president of M&R’s People & Culture department, and Sana Arshad, assistant general manager at the SpringHill Suites New York Manhattan Times Square, team up to give back to their local community at St. Luke’s Soup Kitchen in New York.
Cleo Clarke, vice president of M&R’s People & Culture department, and Sana Arshad, assistant general manager at the SpringHill Suites New York Manhattan Times Square, team up to give back to their local community at St. Luke’s Soup Kitchen in New York.
M&R associates volunteer at St. Luke’s Soup Kitchen in New York.
M&R associates volunteer at St. Luke’s Soup Kitchen in New York.