Deloitte Volunteers Dedicate Time and Effort to Refurbish Carver Community Center
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and corporate responsibility, Deloitte's Stamford office marked another successful IMPACT Day on Friday, June 7. This annual tradition sees a dedicated team of Deloitte volunteers roll up their sleeves to refurbish and rejuvenate the Carver Community Center, a cornerstone of the Carver community.
This year, 60 enthusiastic volunteers, including former Carver board member Jude Alaba and longtime friend Heather Ziegler, joined hands to make a tangible difference. The day's activities were diverse and impactful, reflecting Deloitte's commitment to creating positive change in the communities they serve.
The tasks undertaken by the volunteers included:
- Cleaning and Organizing: Volunteers cleaned out closets and organized supplies and recreational equipment in the gymnasium, ensuring a tidy and efficient space for the community.
- Painting: The front entrance and lobby received a fresh coat of paint, enhancing the welcoming atmosphere of the community center.
- Power Washing: Outdoor benches were power washed, restoring them to their former glory and providing clean, pleasant seating areas.
- Weeding and Mulching: Volunteers weeded and mulched the area under the swing set, creating a safer and more attractive play area for children.
- Replacing Swings: Some swings were replaced, ensuring the equipment is safe and enjoyable for all users.
- Landscaping and Planting: The grounds were beautified with new landscaping, tree planting, and flower pruning, contributing to a more vibrant and inviting environment.
During the lunch break, Carver CEO Novelette Peterkin expressed heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers, emphasizing their profound impact on the community center and its patrons. "Their hard work transforms our space, and we're grateful to them for the gracious volunteering they do each year," Peterkin said.
Carver recently announced that we were awarded a prestigious Deloitte Foundation grant. This grant furthers our mission to enhance education programming and broaden career pathways for the future workforce. This generous grant significantly impacts our efforts to equip the next generation of diverse business leaders with the skills they need to succeed in an evolving job market.
Every year, the Deloitte team’s dedication and hard work prepare the Carver Community Center for its summer programming, ensuring it remains a vibrant, well-maintained, and welcoming space for all. This ongoing partnership highlights Deloitte's purpose: to make an impact that matters by creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society.
Thank you, Deloitte, for your year-round commitment to collectively making an #ImpactThatMatters in the communities where your employees live and work!
