The document outlines the successful remodeling of a playroom by volunteers from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as part of the United Way's annual Day of Caring. The renovation included fresh paint, new toys, and improvements to create a more welcoming environment for children in counseling. Donations from café customers also contributed to the funding of furniture and decorations for the newly updated space.

1. Day of Caring
Play Room Remodel Project
RAYS + Gates Foundation

2. United Way mobilizes
thousands of corporate
volunteers across
King County for its
annual Day of Caring. RAYS had a great time
teaming up with the
communications
department from the
Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation.
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3. The group has chosen RAYS for 2 years now,
making our counseling center a more comfortable
place for families and staff.
They’ve painted our lobby and conference room,
replaced the kitchen floor, and, my favorite…
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4. The Play Room Remodel
Gates volunteers brightened this
waiting area for our kids in
counseling and their siblings.
The room got a thorough makeover
with cheerful paint, new toys and
decorations, and chalkboard art.
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5. 3 Sprouts
Wall Organizer
Skyscapes Fluorescent
Light Insert
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6. Donations from the café customers at
Luther’s Table paid for the furniture and
decorations in the new play room.
A huge to all who made this
project happen. What a special gift!
Jolene Bernhard, RAYS
Director of Development
& Community Relations
What’s even better?
thank you !
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