Dear Friends,
I was honored and blessed to be the Keynote Speaker at the Energy
Exchange Executive Luncheon for the Independence Day Celebration at
Georgia Power Company on Thursday! Such a wonderful audience with a
reputable organization, I had the privilege to share my stories and
explain how arriving in America at the Miami International Airport over a
decade ago with a dream to change the world, and figured out a way to
recycle leftover paints from businesses, residents and manufacturers
that would otherwise end up in the waste stream, but provide the
products to needy charities and vulnerable individuals in developing
countries in Africa, Caribbean, Asia and Central America, as well as
targeted communities in the United States. I thank the LORD for the
experience. My stories are no different than anyone else, but God has
truly been blessing me so that I can continue to be a blessing to
others. I cannot wait to see what he has in store for my future!
I'm now booking speaking engagements to share my stories so if you
are interested in booking me to speak to your group, your class or at
your next conference/event. Please visit the Speakers Bureau page at http://globalpaints.org/book-speaker.php or send me a direct message.
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by
people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.”
Dale Carnegie
We are all so honored, humbled and delighted to announce that the
Global Paint projects (Known as “Global Paint for Charity or “Global
Paint“ or “GPC“) has won the 2017 national Energy Globe Award for United
States for outstanding environment solutions. It is the largest and
most renowned environmental prize worldwide.
On June 5th, UN World Environment Day, the national winners of the
Energy Globe Award were presented in a global online campaign under the
patronage of UNESCO and in cooperation with UNEP.The Energy Globe Award
includes 178 participating nations and over 2000 projects were
submitted for the 5 categories of Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Youth.
The Energy Globe Award is presented annually to outstanding and
sustainable projects in the area of environment and energy around the
world.
The Global Paint project was created to give each person in
developing countries and right here in the United States, we serve the
opportunity to enjoy the beauty of their shelter through every gallon of
recycled paint. Through our efforts, We strive to protect the
environment, change lives, and beautify and transform communities
throughout the world.
We are a non-profit organization in Atlanta, Georgia working together
with commercial businesses and other non-profit organizations,
residential households, and Paint Manufacturers to nationally recycle
post-consumer Latex paint for our cause. Since 2010, we have collected
more than 200,000 gallons of paint and redistributed more than 160,000
gallons to help with renovations and rejuvenation of family homes,
homeless shelters, basic schools, churches, orphanages, and hospitals in
targeted communities around the world and in many major cities in the
U.S.
Our decisions today are responsible for determining the outcome of
our planet in the future. With responsible recycling practices, we can
ensure the reduction of resources, healthy ecosystems, and a healthier
society. According to a source, 150 million gallons of paints end up as
waste in The United States, United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand
combined every year. The U.S. EPA has found that paint can be a source
water pollution- especially if it ends up in landfills. Improper paint
disposal can have disastrous effects. One gallon of improperly disposed
paint can pollute up to 250,000 gallons of drinking water, which can
endanger species and destroy our fresh vegetables, fruits and drinking
water.
Meanwhile, The World Health Organization estimated that 1.5 billion
seniors are living in very destitute homes and 3 million children die
each year from diarrhea and bad germs on interior surfaces including
unpainted walls and insanitary conditions, also mosquito viruses result
in the deaths of more than 6 million people every year. Paint can
protect against mold, bacteria and dangerous germs, the presence of
which have a disproportionately negative effect on health outcomes in
poorer communities. And paint can even be mixed with insecticide to
stave off mosquitoes, which carry malaria and other viruses like Zika
and yellow fever that kill more than 6 million people per year.
All over the world we can see the immediate need to use colors to
bring hope and happiness in poor communities. It’s estimated that 80
percent of the world’s homes and schools face the dreary reality of
unpainted walls in the underprivileged communities, and more than 70
million children have never had access to a painted classroom. While
there may be more pressing issues in developing countries than the
facade of a wall, a classroom or a building, we believe that the right
color in their rooms, and classrooms can truly change the ambiance and
atmosphere of their environment and their attitudes.
Thanks to our program success, we have donated paint for major
projects in Liberia, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Kenya,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala,
Mexico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Not only our projects help
protect the environment, create jobs, brighten the future of those in
need and spur creativity, but some projects also have a real health
benefits in an age of uncertainty surrounding global outbreaks. Our
framework places youth and minorities at the center of everything we do.
We support small business owners, and create a Micro-finance program to
help the underprivileged people to launch a small paint business and
assist them to realize their dreams.
Many thanks to the Energy Globe Foundation for this outstanding
award, also thanks to our board members, volunteers, donors and friends
who have been actively supporting and promoting our humble cause since
it was launched in 2010 and have supported a variety of projects over
the years. The main objective of GPC is to recycle unused paint and use
it as a resource to help those in need around the world, we are
protecting the environment and creating a brighter future for
tomorrow. And for millions of children and their families, the paint is
the gift of life, hope and happiness.
Given the great success of Global Paint for Charity to date, we still
have a lot more work to do to be able to bring colors, hope, unity,
peace and happiness to many other regions around the world. While
getting people to donate unwanted paint isn’t a problem at all but
collecting, mixing, repackaging and shipping the paint is a huge hurdle.
It's amazing how much can be achieved with just a small amount of money
from people like you and a little help from the corporations and
private firms. Your help will make a real difference to better
livelihoods around the world and help eradicate the causes and effects
of poverty and sanitation. Your donation can provide buckets for
repackaging the paint, cover transportation and shipping costs, or
life-changing opportunities like starting a small painting business
training. With your help, we can change the world. Let’s work together
this year to send gallons and buckets of hope into the world’s darkest
shantytowns and slum cities.
Global Paint for Charity is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, your monetary contributions and donations are tax-deductible.
Keep following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the blog on our website to learn about exciting updates about our programs in the future.
Great day!! Many thanks to Mr. Togar White in Smyrna, Georgia for his
paint donations and $150 monetary contribution to support the Global
Paints projects. Togar has lived in this property since purchasing it 35
years ago. As you can see, he likes paint and every year he repainted
his house, as a result he has lots of leftovers and he couldn't get rid
off. “I am much more than happy to pass on good words and donate to the
cause. Great organization” said Mr. White.
And two hours
later, our friends from Friends of English Avenue stopped by the
warehouse in Norcross to pick up a paint donation for the Vine City
English Avenue EARTH DAY celebration which is going to be one of the
largest volunteer events in Atlanta history this Saturday, bringing
nearly 1000 volunteers from schools, churches, businesses, philanthropy
to English Avenue. “This paint will be used to paint community flower
boxes that will serve as beautification for the English Avenue
community. This paint will also be used to repaint a house that Friends
of English Avenue , in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, in order
to have a community police officer to reside in the home to further
reduce crime” Said Kali Gatlin, Director of Friends of English Avenue.
Global Paint for Charity donated 500 gallons of paint to support all
Earth Day activities from April 22- April 29 in the Westside and Vine
City English Ave.
So
everybody won today!! Mr. Togar White received a tax deductible receipt
for his donations, GPC got a check to support our programs and the
Friends of English Avenue got a paint donation for its 2-day greater
Atlanta community EARTH DAY volunteer effort. Win Win Win!!
It is
about time for you to get involved and it is funnnnn! Tell us what
types of colors you like and why? Please consider a financial donation
to support the mission of Global Paint for Charity and help us change
lives one gallon at a time. Visit us online at www.globalpaints.org . Thank you…!!
Every day Global Paint for Charity and its affiliates like to give back to communities around the world by recycling and providing paint to individuals and Non...See More
It
was an honor to partner with Usher’s New Look Foundation to support the
Meadowcreek High School Career Expo and Job Fair on Saturday. We had
over 60 eager young students from 9th grader, sophomore year, junior
year to 12th grader year come out to learn about the Global Paint for
Charity’s mission, internship and jobs opportunities. Rony Delgarde,
CEO of Global Paint for Charity taught the students the importance of
recycling PAINT to change lives, protect the environment and how our
process works. Thank you Rony for a job well done! #UshersNewLook#Foundation#GlobalPaint#Meadowcreek#HighSchool#CareerExpo and #JobFair#GallonofHope#ChangingLives#GoGreen
I am honored and so humbled to be featured in the latest edition of
Paint Dealer Magazine!!! Thank you so much to all who have supported and
encouraged me along the way!!! God has led me down this long and
amazing path and I can't wait to see what else He has in store!
The
Paint Dealer Magazine has been named the #1 trade publication for 22
years of serving the paint industry! They are the most readable
editorial coverage and their friendly editorial staff makes them a
vibrant, effective part of the paint
market. Thank you so much to the entire editorial team and most
importantly special thanks to Jerry Rabushka for the great article he
wrote on us for the March 2017 issue. Here is the link to the online
issue http://paintdealer.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/08170154/February-2017-TPD.pdf
check out the contents on page 40, 41 & 42. Hope you are able to
order a copy or pick up a copy (or two) of the magazine at your local
bookstore. In case you are unable to retrieve the article, I have
attached further photographed copies below.. :)! #PaintDealer#GlobalPaint#ChangingLives#BucketofHope#LetsPaintTheWorldForPeace#BeforeandAfter#Donate#CommunityService#Volunteer#SprayPaint#MadeInTheUSA#Painting#Art#Crafts#DIY#Decor#Design#PaintStores#PaintRetailer#NoBoxStores#Tape#Decorating#Retailers#Hardwarestores#Association
We
are thrilled and so delighted to receive a large donation of Latex
Paint from Nashua Wallpaper and Paint Co in Manchester NH. “Nashua
Wallpaper and Paint Co.” is an independent Benjamin Moore paint retail
store serving the Nashua, Manchester and Concord, New Hampshire
communities.
The company generously donated over 5000 gallons of paint to support our Basic School Beautification Program in West
Africa. The paint will be used to renovate, rejuvenate, and beautify
basic schools, individuals and family homes in underprivileged
communities.All of us at Global Paint for Charity want to
thank the Nashua, Manchester and Concord, New Hampshire Retail Store
Managers and more importantly DENIS DEPELTEAU, Vice President Operations
who contacted us about the paint donation couple weeks ago. While it
may not seem like a big deal to them, it is to us. We cannot do what we
love without the support and donations from people and companies like
Nashua Wallpaper and Paint Co.
The Global Paint for Charity is a non-profit organization that collects
unused paints from businesses and residences in the US, then distribute
it to vulnerable individuals and families in developing countries around
the world. The organization eliminates the toxic disposal of paints
into land fills and fills the needs of the world’s poorer populations.
It’s estimated that 80 percent of the third world’s homes and schools
have very bad and unpainted walls, and more than 70 million children
have never had access to a painted classroom. We provide underprivileged
communities the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of color through every
gallon of recycled paint. To date, we have salvaged over 200,000 Gallons
and redistributed more than 120,000 Gallons to 18 countries and cities
right here in the U.S. at no charge.
Donating a Gallon of
Paint to Global Paint for Charity means big saving for you: We offer Tax
Savings, Storage Savings, Disposal Savings and more importantly the
impact you are making both here in the United States and abroad.
And with your tax deductible financial donation, we are able to handle
the logistics of the paint and assist those in need around the world.
Please click on this http://globalpaints.org/partner.php
to learn how large retail stores, hardware stores, property management
companies, apartments, hotels, distribution centers, major institutions,
universities, schools, churches and individuals can donate to our
cause. For other questions please contact us: Toll Free 855-853-7772 or
see www.globalpaints.org.
The
Global Paint for Charity has relaunched its new website. With over 31
million internet users accessing the internet via mobile devices such as
smartphones or tablets, the new website has been designed to be mobile
friendly and easy to navigate and uplift its public image. The vibrant
new website features bright colors and quality images that mirrors the
culture of the organization.
The GPC website highlights the hard
work and dedication of the many volunteers that come together to make
the organization successful. The “Take Action” section of the website
allows visitors to easily find information of how to donate, volunteer,
organize or partner with GPC. And the “Our Work” section enables
visitors to learn more about the program works. You can also check out
the current on going projects in local communities and request free
paint for projects in your own community.
One of the most
important feature of the new website is the instant multilingual
translation for visitors from over 120 countries. The organization has
added this feature to enable millions of people all around the world to
have access to its contents in over 80 different languages.
The
exciting social media update to the GPC website allows the public to
connect with the organization through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Pintrest, Linked In, and YouTube. Using social media, the GPC is capable
of sharing stories of unity in the communities being served using
photographs, videos, and testimonials from those who have been impacted
by the GPC volunteers, board members, and the CEO Rony Delgarde.
Check out the all-new www.globalpaints.org website to make a donation, find upcoming events, recent news and to learn how to become a part of the inspiring organization.
About Global Paint for Charity
Global Paint for Charity is an organization that collects unused paints
from businesses and residences in the US, then reprocess and distribute
it to vulnerable families in developing countries around the world.
The organization eliminates the toxic disposal of paints into land fills
and fills the needs of the world's poorer populations. It’s estimated
that 80 percent of the third world's homes and schools have very bad and
unpainted walls, and more than 70 million children have never had
access to a painted classroom. We provide underprivileged communities
the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of color through every gallon of
recycled paint.
To date, we have salvaged over 200,000 Gallons and
redistributed more than 120,000 Gallons to 18 countries and cities right
here in the U.S. at no charge.
GPC needs new equipment and facilities to scale and continue its growth.
Warehouses for regional storage, trucks for transporting cans and
buckets from paint drives and business donations.
