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Food & Drink Info for PTT06/7/2011 1:04:57 PMOkay, we know that food & drink aren’t the reason that our great volunteers are showing up on Saturday, June 11th to paint 40 houses, but hey we still want to let you know what will be available that day… as well as THANK our great sponsors that are either providing their items at either a discount or even free. So, without further ado: Breakfast will consist of: Lunch (delivered at houses) will consist of: After Event will consist of: *** Please note, that a specific number of drink tickets will be provided to each volunteer, additional drink tickets can be purchased for a small fee – so bring along some cash; because we don’t take checks or credit cards! *** Paint the Town & Give Back Cincinnati encourages all volunteers to please drink responsibly. Comments >> |
Before Paint Comes Prep06/3/2011 12:50:23 PMAfter our first official Prep the Town day, we caught up with some volunteers to find out how they heard about Paint the Town and their overall experience. Aaron heard about Paint the Town through his Fifth Third Networking group and this was his first Give Back Cincinnati event. He is not new to the volunteer circuit by any means, as he has spent the past year volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. Prep the Town was just another opportunity for Aaron to get involved with the community and use his hands to help others. After the scraping and priming was done Aaron quoted, “Everyone was a little worn out but had a good time. We had some hard working people in our group and met some great people at the after party”. Joel has been a part of other Give Back Cincinnati events in the past but this is his first year with Paint the Town. When asked the reason Joel was inspired to get involved with Paint the Town, he responded, “I used to travel a lot for work, and never really felt a connection. Once I had more time and was able to start volunteering, I felt more at home. I like the atmosphere at the other Give Back Cincinnati events and I knew this would be a good time”. Beyond Paint the Town, Joel has also participated in the Back to School day at Finneytown High and assisted with opening day at Fountain Square. Joel did not arrive with a team initially as do many Give Back volunteers and their team quickly got acquainted on the ride over to the house in addition to the happy hour following all the hard work. Unfortunately, Joel will not be able to join us for the Paint the Town event but he was left with a job well done helping to prepare for the big day. “It was a great feeling to put in a hard day’s work and see the progress we made. The house is going to look great with a new paint job,” Joel commented. Finally, we checked in with a Paint the Town veteran who felt for sure it would rain for the big day – we hope he is wrong! Michael saw a story for Paint the Town a few years ago and he has been hooked ever since. He was inspired to get involved with a fun, community event and was able to interact with young, enthusiastic volunteers. Michael will be attending Paint the Town, but we have our fingers crossed that the rain will hold off and turn his bad luck around. All 3 volunteers had great interactions with their team leads and homeowners. A few homeowners even got to work and pitched in on the priming. We look forward to Paint the Town on June 11 to see the transformation of all these homes!
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(Still) WANTED: Old, but Clean T-Shirts05/25/2011 9:46:48 PMIs your closet or dresser full of t-shirts that you don’t wear? Would you like to recycle them and help Give Back Cincinnati at the same time? We will be collecting t-shirts at Paint the Town. Simply bring any unwanted t-shirts to registration on the morning on June 11th. T-shirts can be old, holey or stained but MUST BE CLEAN. Whether you have one or twenty, we’ll use them to make rags for future volunteer events. Comments >> |
Beyond a Coat of Paint05/19/2011 9:29:44 AMPaint the Town is more than just a coat of paint. It is an opportunity for people in our community to interact with one another and make a difference not only in the lives of the participants but also throughout the neighborhoods. We tracked down a couple that had their home and hearts touched by Paint the Town last year to ask what advice they would give someone considering participating; their response, “WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!!” Terry and Marlene Davis found out about Paint the Town through a flyer in their mailbox. The application process was simple and straightforward followed by an interview that helped to answer all their questions. Terry and Marlene had great experiences with the team leads and the rest of the crew all the way up to the big day. Terry commented, “We laughed a lot while painting the house. It was also a reminder of the fearlessness of youth after watching some of the volunteers on the roof and on the ladders!” When asked if there was anything that they would change about their experience, their only response was the rain! Unfortunately, some things such as mother nature are out of our control but there was nothing negative Terry and Marlene could say about their overall experience with the Paint the Town volunteers. When reflecting back on the day and the process of transforming their home, Terry recalled, “After the brushes were down and the house was complete, we were so proud of how our house looked. We were very tired but delighted in the job well done. It’s nice to know that the youth are giving back not only to the community, but they are also volunteering for projects around the globe.” Terry and Marlene walked away with more than a fresh coat of paint that day. They were able to rejuvenate their home but also had memories that would stay with them forever.
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WANTED: Old T-Shirts!05/18/2011 9:36:35 AMIs your closet or dresser full of t-shirts that you don’t wear? Would you like to recycle them and help Give Back Cincinnati at the same time? We will be collecting t-shirts at Prep the Town. Simply bring any unwanted t-shirts to registration on the morning on May21st. T-shirts can be old, holey or stained but MUST BE CLEAN. Whether you have one or twenty, we’ll use them to make rags for future volunteer events. Comments >> |
Avondale Community Council Thank You Letter – PTT 201004/25/2011 7:18:59 PMDear Paint The Town, I would like to express our sincere thanks to you for choosing Avondale for the 2010 Paint the Town project. In spite of the challenges of the weather and all the ladders needed, the planning and hard work achieved the goal, the houses look wonderful and really enhance the neighborhood streets! The project was a huge success on many levels. We have been able to engage the residents who were beneficiaries of the project to be involved in other Avondale activies such as joining the Avondale Community Council and surrounding neighbors are making curb appeal improvements to their homes. We are grateful for the many volunteers who came out to help our community. It takes special people to give back sharing their time, talent and resources to help others. Again thank you for all you and Give Back Cincinnati do for the City. We look forward to working with you on future projects. Sincerely, Patricia Milton Carla Butler cc: Avondale Community Council Trustees Comments >> |
Dayton, KY (One of our sites for PTT 2011)04/18/2011 7:24:02 PMTwo communities, Jamestown and Brooklyn, merged in 1867 and were renamed Dayton. Jamestown was incorporated March 1st, 1848. According to the state charter, the founding fathers were James Berry, James McArthur & Henry Walker. Berry was a nephew of James Taylor Jr., founder of Newport, Kentucky. Suggested names for the new city included Crescent, Berryville, North Point & Campbleton among others. A newspaper account in 1866 stated the name selected was “Dayton” in honor of Dayton, OH that was founded in 1803. With its rich heritage and architectural homes and churches over 6,000 people live, play and work in Dayton. Visitors from all over the region enjoy exploring this river city community that features shops, restaurants, beautifully landscaped parks, and a two mile walking path overlooking the Ohio River. In addition, a new community center will be built in the heart of downtown Dayton. Comments >> |
Bellevue, KY (One of our sites for PTT 2011)04/11/2011 9:17:57 PMBellevue was named for the plantation of Gen. James Taylor Jr., Quartermaster General of the western US Army in the War of 1812. The City was once the eastern part of his plantation. The name Bellevue was taken from the General’s family plantation in Virginia. Bellevue, or “belle vue,” is French for “beautiful view.” Bellevue is on a gentle slope that rises toward the Kentucky Highlands region at the south of the city. Topographically, Bellevue is on higher ground than its neighboring cities. When the Ohio River would rise, the homes in Dayton and Newport would flood, whereas the homes in Bellevue (with exception of those closest to the river) would be safe from the flooding. For this reason Bellevue is not behind a levee, whereas Dayton and Newport are. Today, Bellevue is becoming the bedroom community of the Northern Kentucky population boom, while its neighboring cities, Covington and Newport, become the business and entertainment centers. Between 2005 and 2006, the average residential sale price increased by 89%, which easily beat out every other neighborhood in the Greater Cincinnati area. In 2007, Bellevue was listed in Cincinnati Magazine’s list of “10 Great Neighborhoods You Might Want to Take a Look At.” Comments >> |
Spotlight on Brent Nawroth03/2/2011 8:28:34 PMMember Spotlight: Volunteer of the Year Brent Nawroth
Give Back Cincinnati would like to offer a huge congratulations to our own Brent Nawroth, who was recently named the 2010 Outstanding Adult Volunteer by the the Ohio Community Service Council. If you know Brent, you know he exemplifies the Give Back Cincinnati program he leads, Paint the Town: He works as the event lead, is getting an award for his work, and yes, he even met his wife at a Paint the Town event.
But even as he accepts an award for their work, Nawroth, an engineer at GE Aviation, gives the credit to his team. He spoke about the recognition with Give Back Cincinnati: How did you hear that the Ohio Community Service Council named you Outstanding Adult Volunteer this year? I didn’t know anything about it, but I was nominated at the end of last year. I was out of town on a business trip, and I had a voicemail with the news. They told me I was nominated and that I won. What is your reaction to receiving it? It’s nice that it’s an individual award, but it’s reflective of the team itself. I’m still wondering, “Why me?” But the impact we’re making in Cincinnati is really a reflection of our committee. These people are dedicated, and they really want to get involved and help out. It’s the epitome of teamwork. What do you think makes Paint the Town such a great program, worthy of this recognition? From a committee side, we’ve had a lot of accomplishments after 10 years painting houses. The committee dedicates a lot of time to planning events. After we finish doing one, we’re already planning it for the next year. And I think a lot of it comes down to the people who volunteer to help out. The program has also gained a lot of momentum with the community, and they’re wanting us to come help, to talk about how we can work together. It’s a catalyst in the communities. Even if we’re not working on certain people’s houses, they might come out and clean up when they see us there painting. What makes it so rewarding? It’s a fun project to get involved in the community where you’re going to help. It’s great to meet the different homeowners and find these different pockets of the city. It gives you a different outlet and a different role than you might have at work. It offers you a dynamic where you can own a part of the project and see its results. If you’d like to see Brent in action, we encourge you to join Paint the Town on Saturday, June 11, 2011. You can learn more about upcoming Paint the Town events at http://paintthetowncincinnati.org |
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