Bowling Green State University’s Chapman Community at Kohl Hall participated in the United Way Day of
Caring at Crim Elementary Sept. 12
More than 200 students and staff worked together on projects helping the school after its recent
renovation. The major project involved students clearing spaces around the exterior of the school for
plants and flowers. The students were able to lay landscape matting, plant flowers, and mulch each of
the flower beds.
While most students and staff participated in outside projects, others worked inside the school placing
wall decals of colorful trees and animals throughout the school. They helped decorate classrooms, the
guidance counselor’s office, the administrative office, and the teacher’s lounge, making the spaces warm
and welcoming for students and staff.
"It was great to see all of the students working together on these projects," said Nick Kulik,
director of United Way in Wood County.
"Having BGSU, Bowling Green City Schools, and United Way work together is a great example of what
school-community partnerships can look like. We were glad to be part of this project."
Crim Elementary was just one of many United Way Week of Caring projects that occurred throughout Wood and
Lucas counties last week. Altogether, 1,500 volunteers from 46 organizations served more than 5,600
hours in one week.
Any company or group interested in organizing a United Way Day of Caring can contact United Way in Wood
County at 419-352-2390.