July 17, 2012

World Changers: Day 2

Tuesday, and the work begins. The teams of volunteers saw the homes they'll be working on for the first time last night, and aside from one dropped paint bucket, everything is good to go. And while we might wish for a bit less heat, the clear skies are going to help us meet our deadline of painting 14 homes by the end of the week.

Volunteers grab a quick break outside one South Buffalo home.

It's always interesting to see what colors the homeowners have chosen for their homes. Many choose shades similar to what they already have but I can think of a few examples from former years in which the house looked radically different with a new color palette. A few of the most striking examples are in our Facebook album, if you want to check them out.

If you would like to join in and paint some local homes, visit Brush Up Buffalo. It's a one-day extravaganza of painting that focuses on specific neighborhoods around the city and recruits local volunteers.

Finished with the side wall, and all ready to start on the back tomorrow.