LeMaster Daniels made a difference
Each office spearheads service projects in nation-wide volunteer day
Recently, our firm turned 100 years old. As our way to say thank you for a century of relationships we gave back to our communities by participating in Make a Difference Day. On Saturday, October 25, our offices tackled different community service projects across the Pacific Northwest. Here’s an overview:
Bellevue cleaned up camp. The office headed to Camp Korey for a day of cleaning, raking, and cleaning the facility. The camp hosts programs for critically ill children to enjoy the magic and regular joys of childhood.
Boise said "boo!" Boise staff went wild as they partnered with Zoo Boise’s Boo at the Zoo event. Employees were disguised beneath animal costumes and frenzied accounting attire as they passed out candy to the kids and helped direct them through the activities.
Story-time in Grandview. Grandview employees held a book and school supplies drive to benefit the children of McClure Elementary school. On Saturday they personally distribued books collected thus far to area families. Staff and faculty boarded a school bus at 9:00 a.m. and made deliveries throughout the morning, stopping at some points along the way to sit down and read to the children.
Making Moses Lake beautiful. They hit the streets with shovels, rakes and garbage containers. Employees participated in “Vision 2020” by Adopting-a-Street: a two year commitment to maintain this strip of public landscape.
Animal lovers in Omak. Omak employees cared for all members of their community – felines included. The office partnered with Okanogan County Animal Foster Care Association to help alleviate the unwanted animal dilemma. Employees and their spouses tackled several renovation projects to help maintain a suitable cat haven.
For the love of dogs in Othello. Othello employees cared for all members of their community – canines included. The office partnered with Adams County Pet Rescue, a shelter facility for abandoned or abused animals. Employees and their spouses tackled several renovation projects - painting kennels, installing interior paneling, building a prefab shed and working on dog runs – to create a suitable dog haven.
Quincy saw a city need and stepped in to fill it. The original upkeep of the 42 landscaped areas dubbed “bump-outs” had been neglected, despite efforts by the Quincy’s Chamber of Commerce to coordinate volunteer work. In an effort to beautify the city, employees cleaned out, weeded, trimmed, removed annuals, and cleared away debris.
Dreams came true in Spokane. Thy created a space for seriously ill children to forget about being sick. A special carnival replete with face painting, games, prizes, clowns and cotton candy was constructed for the children of Starlight Children’s Foundation by employees and their families.
Tri-Cities said "thank you." They extended a hand across the ocean. In collaboration with Washington Operation Thank You, employees assembled care packages for the troops filled with goodies such as baby wipes, hand warmers, Christmas ornaments, socks, games, and healthy & tasty snacks. Care packages also included handwritten letters from the children of Sunset View Elementary School and a CD of the school's marimba band music.
Play safe in Walla Walla. Walla Walla employees partnered with long-time client, Lillie Rice Cente, a non-profit organization that targets at-risk, low-income families who have special needs children. The children’s playground at the facility had been overlooked during the past few years due to limited funds. With an approaching inspection, getting the playground to meet safe standards was critical. Fortunately, LeMaster Daniels made transforming the playground their Saturday agenda.
Providing shelter in Wenatchee. Our Wenatchee office partnered with Haven of Hope, a Women’s and Children Shelter, that needed maintenance repairs done at their facility. Employees supplied paint and then painted, chopped down trees and got the place feeling like a real home.
Yakima went the extra yard. The Yakima office partnered with Catholic Family & Child Service, an organization that provides for low-income elders and disabled adults who have no family or means to take care of them. Staff members divided and conquered: three teams visited three separate residences to help with yardwork, exterior home painting, and other repairs and maintenance projects.
Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others – a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. In 2007, three million individuals participated nationwide.
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