Monday and Tuesday we began delivering paint and plywood to a few of the participating schools! It was bitterly cold, but I had warm fuzzies on the inside because we actually had something to deliver, thanks to the generosity of a handful of people who made a monetary donation over the weekend. Because of their donations, we were able to go back to Niemiec’s Builder’s Supply Store and purchase more plywood.

Amanda and I drove out to Akron on Monday afternoon to drop off the plywood and paint that Jill Cornell’s classes will use to create their peace murals. We also dropped off some paint for Nathan Backes at Oracle Charter School.

Tuesday, Steffon was a big help because we made more deliveries to: Mr. Jagiello at Lafayette High School, Denise Carr at Kenmore East High School, and Tom Kulaszewski at The Charter High School for Applied Technologies, in Riverside. All the instructors were really excited and it’s a big job for everyone involved–including the teachers–they have to manage teenagers using paint! (part of me is envious and part of me isn’t). Paint is a lot of fun! Each group will receive 20 panels and assorted paints. We still need materials for 16 other schools/groups!

So, if you can sponsor a school or bring more paint or supplies, we desperately need more so that we can continue to deliver on Monday. You can bring your used house paint and primer to the ReSOURCE this Saturday from 10-4pm. If you have old sheets or paint brushes, rollers or pans–every little bit helps! Please call us for additional delivery times or donations 716-885-4131.

If you would like to make an on-line donation, please visit our paypal page.