08/27/2026
💙 Volunteer Spotlight: Tre
For Tre, volunteering with CES is about something simple but powerful: making people feel seen and valued.
Tre first connected with CES about five years ago through his employer, MSI (Metro Sales Inc.), which has provided technology services to CES for more than 35 years. He saw being a volunteer driver for our Meals on Wheels program as an opportunity to give back to an organization he knows and respects.
One Meals on Wheels visit especially stayed with him. A neighbor shared how much isolation he was experiencing, and Tre stayed a little longer than scheduled to listen to his stories—from growing up in Chicago to memories of his family and childhood.
“That simple conversation reminded me how powerful it can be when someone feels seen and valued.”
That’s what keeps Tre coming back: the people. The neighbors, volunteers, and CES staff have become a community that feels like home, and Tre knows that sometimes the most meaningful thing we can give someone is our time and attention.
His advice to anyone considering volunteering? “Don’t be afraid to step into conversations.” By taking the time to connect with someone who might otherwise feel invisible, he says, you become part of their story, and their story becomes part of yours.
Tre, thank you for sharing your time, kindness, and stories with our neighbors. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the CES community! 💙
