The men at Dismas’ St. Ann Substance Abuse Program (SAP) have been hard at work making the lives of children a little more enjoyable. When interns from Brown Mackie College asked the men what type of final project they would like to do, they decided they wanted to help local children in some way. The interns reached out to St. Joseph Orphanage, and discovered they were in dire need of two outdoor toy boxes. Since it was already decided that the men would make toy boxes, it seemed as if fate brought them all together. The clients were divided into groups to perform the steps it would take to complete the toy boxes. The steps included using wood putty, sanding, priming, painting, drawing pictures, painting the pictures, and weather proofing the boxes. There is some exceptional talent at Dismas. Some of the men drew cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny and Sponge Bob Squarepants, while others drew trucks, rockets, and flowers. They painted the drawings in bright colors, and they look amazing! Every client took part in this project. St. Joseph Orphanage is very excited about the boxes and said they will proudly display them in their playground. Toy donations are being brought in by Brown Mackie students and some of the resident families. This project is one shining example of how the men at Dismas St. Ann are making a difference in the community.
Stephanie Daisy, Intern
Brown Mackie OTA
Dismas Charities St. Ann
