Yesterday, Living Resources leadership traded office desks for paint brushes as part of our annual 518 Day of Service, a special tradition inspired by the Capital Region’s 518 area code and rooted in community, teamwork, and pride in the homes we support.
On May 18, executive and leadership team members spent the day at four Living Resources residences, two in Albany, one in Clifton Park, and one in Niskayuna, working alongside our Facilities team to complete household improvement projects. This year’s focus: painting residential ramps.
While painting a ramp may sound simple, anyone who has tackled one knows it’s detailed, hands-on work. Between railings, spindles, edges, and weather-worn surfaces, the projects required patience, teamwork, and plenty of determination. But throughout the day, teams rolled up their sleeves with one shared purpose: helping make the homes of the people we support safer, brighter, and more welcoming.
518 Day is about more than maintenance projects, it’s a chance for leadership to step outside of our daily routines and directly support the homes and environments that mean so much to the people we support.
The annual event reflects Living Resources’ commitment to community involvement and servant leadership. It also provides an opportunity for departments to connect in a different way, working side-by-side, sharing laughs, and seeing firsthand the impact of collective effort.
By the end of the day, fresh coats of paint and renewed ramps stood as visible reminders of what can be accomplished when people come together with purpose.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s 518 Day and to our Facilities team for leading the projects and supporting our crews throughout the day.
