On Nov. 9, a contingent of Bowling Green State University students rolled up their sleeves and got busy painting the entire inside of the four-story Family House (Toledo Community Service Center).

The 230 students from 30 different departments, led by the Chapman Learning Community, painted the reception and dining room areas, hallways, case manager’s office and a huge multi-purpose room, according to Renee Palacios, Family House executive director.

“It is both humbling and amazing to see the kind of dedication these students have for those less fortunate,” Palacios said. “It is awesome to see so many young people getting involved to help.

On Nov. 9, 230 Bowling Green State University students  volunteered their time to spruce up the Family House, which provides emergency shelter for families.

“The shelter has been given new life!” she added.

During the painting project, Indiana Baptist Church, located across the street from Family House, provided temporary space for families.

Family House, housed in the old four-story Indiana YMCA building, has been providing emergency shelter to area families in need for more than 25 years.

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