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ALLBRiGHT 1-800-PAINTING Accepting Final Nominations for 18th Annual Paint-It-Forward
Already grateful to live in Santa Clarita - a community consistently recognized for its altruism and nonprofit support? Here's another big win that will fuel your hometown pride.
Earlier this year, over 110 painting contractors from around the US gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Paint-It-Forward by working together to serve a community in major need. The Gateway Center, a campus that provides medical, behavioral health and vocational services to at-risk individuals received a much-needed facelift thanks to the volunteers.
How'd that amazing act of kindness get started? Santa Clarita's own local painting contractor, ALLBRiGHT 1-800-PAINTING.
Paint-It-Forward was once a "little local volunteer giveaway" that started in the SCV - but it has gained traction and become a national movement of generosity and neighborly kindness.
Since its inception and national implementation, millions of dollars worth of painting services and materials have changed the lives of widows, foster children, domestic violence survivors, differently-abled kids and so many more.
And it all started right here, in Santa Clarita, by Josh Abramson of ALLBRiGHT.
Ready to join the cause? It's so simple. All you need to do is think about the people and organizations in your circle that could use some of ALLBRiGHT's signature "painting happiness" - then spend just a few minutes nominating them online. The selected individual or org will receive up to $25,000 in painting services. But don't delay - ALLBRiGHT is taking final nominations and will close submissions soon.
Log on today to take part in this sweet slice of SCV history - and be proud that you're now part of the "painting happiness" movement, too.
allbrightpainting.com/paint-it-forward


GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE SCV
Support Child & Family Center's Purple Palooza 5K
Walk to End Domestic Violence on October 14
The Child & Family Center provides quality care and services to children and families in need. For over 40 years, the Center's mission has been "strengthening families today for stronger communities tomorrow." As a vibrant and mission-driven organization, the Center has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of the communities served and expectations of supporters. Key services provided include mental health, alcohol and drug treatment and domestic violence. Through comprehensive prevention, early intervention, diagnostic evaluation and behavioral therapeutic services, outpatient drug and alcohol treatment - and domestic violence service programs for children, adolescents and adults - the nonprofit serves the Santa Clarita, Antelope and San Fernando Valleys.
Participate in one of Santa Clarita's most colorful events on Saturday, October 14 by registering to walk in the Child & Family Center's signature Purple Palooza 5K Walk to End Domestic Violence. There's also a Kids Purple Palooza 5K Walk for children ages 5 through 12, and a Pup-a-Palooza 5K Pet Walk for our canine friends to enjoy. Funds raised support the Child & Family Center's domestic violence program providing safety, shelter and support to survivors of domestic violence while working to break the cycle of abuse. To learn more, donate, sponsor or register to participate, log on.
childfamilycenter.org
MISSION VALLEY BANK
IS MORE THAN A COMMUNITY BANK
Mission Valley Bank's local roots run deep motivated by the desire to be an integral part of the area they serve. A strong community thrives on personal relationships and Mission Valley Bank supports - and is honored to be supported by - the Santa Clarita Valley. Mission Valley Bank is more than just another local bank. They are a full-service, independent, commercial bank that is locally-owned, community minded and relationship driven. They're proud to have earned their reputation as Trusted Advisors. Mission Valley Bank is as dedicated to their customers' success as they are. They appreciate their business and welcome the opportunity to earn yours.
Mission Valley Bank Santa Clarita Branch Office 753-5693