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CBC Do Crew gives Abili-T centre 'new lease on life'

CBC Montreal Do Crew had a great day at the Abili-T kids' day centre on Saturday. Volunteers scrubbed all the toys, sanded and washed the walls before painting. The centre's director said the Do Crew gave the place a new lease on life.

Do Crew volunteers scrubbed and painted at kids day centre

Monique Lacombe · CBC News · Posted: Mar 30, 2015 10:58 AM EDT | Last Updated: March 30, 2015

Do Crew volunteer Cliff Neumann gives a fresh look to one of classroom doors. Volunteers were painting at the kids' day centre of the Abili-T early intervention program in Montreal. The centre serves kids with autism spectrum disorders. (Photo: Johanna Tzountzouris, CBC communications)

The CBC Do Crew was busy scrubbing toys and painting doors and walls at the Gold Centre on Saturday.

The result is described by Nathalie Garcin,the Gold Centre's director, as "a new lease on life" for the day centre that serves kids with autism.

Our volunteers worked with a group of the program's staff to scrub the toys, chairs, mats and walls. Another group worked to tape and paint the walls and doors of the classroom and gym. It took a team of 15 working all out for over five hours to get the job done. When it was all over, many of the volunteers said the same thing — "that was so much fun."

CBC Do Crew volunteers gather with some of the Abili-T program's staff to celebrate the fresh, clean look of the kids' day centre. (Johanna Tzountzouris/CBC)

Thanks to the Abili-T program for welcoming the Do Crew so warmly, and thanks to the kids for the lovely poster thanking the Do Crew. Thanks as well to former student Remi and his dad Jean-Louis for dropping by with coffee and donuts for the volunteers, and a special thank you to Do Crew volunteers Tony, Miranda, Charles, Jill, Belinda, Caroline and Clifford for bringing such great vibes and energy to the job!

Stay tuned for news about April's event.

We are currently reviewing applications for the months of May and June. Please email Monique Lacombe if you think the Do Crew could help your organization or event. Email [email protected] or call her at 514-597-4479.