Brush Up Buffalo Makes Sponsorship Goal for 2007 Event

All-volunteer organization recently secured $ 12,500 for June 16 painting of West Side

Brush Up Buffalo, a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization focused on revitalizing City of Buffalo neighborhoods, recently secured $ 12,500 in sponsorships. The donations will help to fully finance Brush Up Buffalo 2007, an annual event where nearly 700 volunteers repaint about a dozen low-income homes in the city. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, June 16 in the West Side along Plymouth Avenue, Hudson Street and surrounding streets.

Recent sponsors include:

• The Wendt Foundation – $ 5,000
• Bank of America – $ 2,500
• Capital Management Services – $ 2,500
• M&T Bank – $ 1,500
• Malcolm Pirnie – $ 500
• UPS – $ 500

"The board of Brush Up Buffalo is truly thankful for the corporate sponsors," said Roseann Scibilia, president of Brush Up Buffalo. "Without them, the event wouldn’t be possible. The money helps covers paint, supplies, insurance and food. Their generosity is a huge blessing for the organization and the homeowners we serve."

Additional sponsors and in-kind donors to date for Brush Up Buffalo 2007 include Allstate ($ 5,000 sponsorship), Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Eric Mower and Associates, Full Circle Studios, Buffalo Business First, clevermethod, Irish Classical Theatre Company, Damon & Morey, HSBC and 360 Professional Services Group.

Those interested in volunteering for this year’s event may register online at www.brushupbuffalo.org.

Since its inception in 1996, Brush Up Buffalo volunteers have revitalized 10 neighborhoods in the City of Buffalo, painting more than 200 homes altogether. Last year, in approximately five hours, more than 600 volunteers painted 18 homes in the Lovejoy District.

About Brush Up Buffalo

Brush Up Buffalo is a not for profit organization that utilizes community-minded volunteers and donated supplies to help low-income families in the City of Buffalo spruce up their homes and revitalize their neighborhoods. Each year, the one-day event attracts teams from businesses, unions, community groups, and city and county government who work together to "brush up" Buffalo homes. Since its inception in 1996, Brush Up Buffalo volunteers have painted more than 200 homes. For more information, visit Brush Up Buffalo online at www.brushupbuffalo.org or call 716-250-3353.