Paint It Forward 2023 - Donating Fresh Paint To Mission of Hope in Knoxville

Here at McLain’s Painting, we take giving back seriously. We’re tremendously blessed to have painted countless homes and businesses here in Knoxville over the last 24 (almost 25!) years, and look for chances to donate our skills as often as we can. It’s our way of saying thank you and showing our gratitude in a tangible way.

Our flagship event is Paint It Forward: a chance for our friends and neighbors to nominate a nonprofit, church, or other 501c3, telling us about a specific need. Our Volunteer Committee reviews these nominations, then the top 3 go to our company for a final vote. 

This year, 2023, our Paint It Forward recipient was Mission of Hope. We’d love to tell you a bit about the work they do, and also share some photos from the event itself.

Mission of Hope in Knoxville - A Very Worthy Organization!

The mountains of Appalachia may be beautiful, but they’re home to the highest poverty rate in the nation. Access is limited, opportunities are few, and often the children pay the highest price with little hope of breaking the cycle. 

That’s where Mission of Hope steps in, focusing on providing support and services to these vulnerable communities, and especially to the children. Their crucial mission has three key messages: God loves you, we love you, and we’re going to help you finish high school. 

The Big Day!

Around 7:30 am on Saturday, September 23, about 35 of our painters arrived to donate their time to Mission of Hope. Our day started by gathering together and listening to Mission of Hope’s spokesman, David Heatherly, speak about what their organization does. Our team then worked nonstop to meet pre-planned, critical painting needs before enjoying lunch together and wrapping up the day. 

It was a complete success, and we all enjoyed the opportunity and experience so much.