7,000 Square Feet
45 energetic volunteers
30 gallons of paint
8 LaRosa’s pizzas
1 very worthy cause
Volunteers arrived in shifts throughout last weekend to paint the walls of the 7,000-square-foot UCAN spay/neuter clinic building in Queensgate.
More than 45 volunteers took part in the painting & pizza party, including 12 from Federated Department Stores who participated as part of the company’s Partner’s in Time employee volunteer program. Federated has been a huge supporter of UCAN through its Foundation and other channels, and the Partner’s willingness to donate a weekend of sweat equity further extends the company’s already impressive support.
We also had volunteers from Architectural Group International, Hyde Park Painting and Carpentry, Eden Park Realtors and Cincinnati Commercial Contractors, as well as a great turn out of present and former board members and friends. Our group was led by UCAN board member Juanita Mills, whose dedication combined with expertise in construction, architecture and engineering is helping to make this project a success.
A special energy generated from our volunteers circulated throughout the clinic during each of the three painting shifts – two on Saturday and one on Sunday. The weekend was full of shared laughter, great conversations and like minds knowing that our hard work would get us one step closer to saving the lives of thousands of unwanted companion animals. As a result of the total team effort and positive energy, the spacious lobby, all of the administrative offices, the board and conference room, hallways and bathrooms were completed with primer and two coats of color. Quite impressive!
The best part is that we remain on target for our official opening of April 23.
To view photo album of this event, click here.
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