Partnerships power good works
Published on Thu, May 19, 2011 by Beckye RandallRead More Communities
On Thursday, May 12, associates with Marysville's Keller Williams Realty joined Tulalip Tribes members, with support from the City of Marysville, for a day of cleanup and improvements at the Marysville Boys and Girls Club.
It was the second half of a project that began last fall, as the three entities joined forces to complete a joint community service project at the Tulalip Homeless Shelter.
The Thursday event, part of Keller Williams' national community service initiative known as RED Day, saw teams of volunteers repainting, cleaning the grounds and installing parking guides at the Marysville Boys and Girls Club, 1010 Beach Ave., and the city's property that surrounds the Little League baseball field.
The work included pressure washing the Boys and Girls Club building, drainage improvements on the north side of the facility, bike rack installation, landscaping along 10th and Beach, and playground maintenance.
Keller Williams team leader Todd Duitsman coordinated the efforts of approximately 30 volunteers.
"My main job is just to make sure everybody has what they need," said Duitsman. "We want everyone to be happy."
The two-stage RED Day project got its start last fall when then Keller Williams CEO Richard Jones, a lifelong Marysville resident, and RoseAnn Green, head of the Tribes' Adult Education/Services Division, high school friends who grew up sharing a passion for community service, decided to create a project that would benefit Marysville and Tulalip. RED Day is an acronym for "Renew, Energize and Donate."
"As adults, they joined forces to propose this community effort--another shining example of Marysville and the Tribes working together to serve the region," said Mel Sheldon, Tulalip Tribes chairman.
Bonnie Ramsey, executive director of the local Boys & Girls Club, was thrilled with the ongoing improvements at the facility.
"This is great not just for our club, but for the whole neighborhood," said Ramsey. "Cleaning up this area will help boost pride in the community and our families' surroundings."
"Anytime we don't have to spend money, that's the best fundraiser," said Paul Seely, community development director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County. "This effort is a huge benefit for our kids and families."
Keller Williams volunteers planned to return when the weather improves to finish painting the building.
It was the second half of a project that began last fall, as the three entities joined forces to complete a joint community service project at the Tulalip Homeless Shelter.
The Thursday event, part of Keller Williams' national community service initiative known as RED Day, saw teams of volunteers repainting, cleaning the grounds and installing parking guides at the Marysville Boys and Girls Club, 1010 Beach Ave., and the city's property that surrounds the Little League baseball field.
The work included pressure washing the Boys and Girls Club building, drainage improvements on the north side of the facility, bike rack installation, landscaping along 10th and Beach, and playground maintenance.
Keller Williams team leader Todd Duitsman coordinated the efforts of approximately 30 volunteers.
"My main job is just to make sure everybody has what they need," said Duitsman. "We want everyone to be happy."
The two-stage RED Day project got its start last fall when then Keller Williams CEO Richard Jones, a lifelong Marysville resident, and RoseAnn Green, head of the Tribes' Adult Education/Services Division, high school friends who grew up sharing a passion for community service, decided to create a project that would benefit Marysville and Tulalip. RED Day is an acronym for "Renew, Energize and Donate."
"As adults, they joined forces to propose this community effort--another shining example of Marysville and the Tribes working together to serve the region," said Mel Sheldon, Tulalip Tribes chairman.
Bonnie Ramsey, executive director of the local Boys & Girls Club, was thrilled with the ongoing improvements at the facility.
"This is great not just for our club, but for the whole neighborhood," said Ramsey. "Cleaning up this area will help boost pride in the community and our families' surroundings."
"Anytime we don't have to spend money, that's the best fundraiser," said Paul Seely, community development director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County. "This effort is a huge benefit for our kids and families."
Keller Williams volunteers planned to return when the weather improves to finish painting the building.
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