October 16th, 2002

On October 16th, 2002 members of the Western Lake Erie Chapter (pictured below) took on a mission! Larry Pollock, acting president, Larry Hall, Gregg Sattler, Joe Laurel, Pete Banchoff, John Arquette and Mark Dusa came together to transform the multi-purpose room of the Cherry Street Mission, located at 105 17th Street in Toledo into a warm, inviting home like atmosphere.

Dan Rogers of the Cherry Street Mission was the contact person. Pollock and Sattler prepped the walls several days before the hang with products donated by The Zinsser Company’s, Rusty Funhauser. Thanks also to LeRue Brown and York Wallcoverings, for 70 yards of commercial vinyl and Roman Decorating Products, Merle Houck who donated the adhesive to make this a successful charity hang project. Roman Decorating Products, York Wallcoverings, and The Zinsser Company are all National Associate members of NGPP.

The Cherry Street Mission Ministries is a non-profit organization that has been transforming lives for more than 50 years. The Ministries provides emergency shelter, meals, residential rehabilitation, educational programs, training and job placements to those in need in the Toledo area. 

The Guild salutes it's Chapters who go above and beyond to better their communities. It is a great thing to offer one’s talent to improve another’s life.