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E very year, MBAKS' Painting a Better Tomorrow (PBT) brings together members, community volunteers, and staff to paint a local nonprofit's facility. When budgets are tight, repaints are often the first thing to go—but for organizations supporting families in need, a hospitable service center is essential. Since the program began in 2003, PBT volunteers have painted hundreds of thousands of square feet for deserving nonprofits working to eliminate poverty, offering special education programs, and providing many other essential services across King and Snohomish counties. On November 6, volunteers convened in Seattle to paint the main offices of Atlantic Street Center. Founded in 1910, Atlantic Street Center is one of our region's oldest nonprofit social service agencies. Their mission is "to help families and communities raise healthy, successful children and youth through direct services and advocacy for social justice and equity." Their comprehensive range of counseling and educational services allows them to approach the needs of their participants—primarily African American families and other families of color—holistically. The Renewing Power of Paint BY ANDREW ADAMS MARKETING SPECIALIST MBAKS When creating a comfortable and welcoming environment, a fresh coat of paint can make all the difference. 42 master BUILDER | SPRING 2022 COMMUNITY