Refresh KC is an interior painting program that seeks to offer its services free of charge. We partner with local neighborhood associations and non-profit organizations to lead a week-long service event for each community in which we paint. This year, Refresh has the opportunity to paint houses in three neighborhoods, spending one week in each neighborhood. This is made possible through our wonderful volunteers, of whom are connected to the neighborhood associations and non-profits, or are simply hoping to give back to their community. It is our hope and goal that through our act of service we can foster community involvement and create relationships that will last beyond our week-long project. While we strive for excellence in our painting, we ultimately want to show the people living in these communities that they are cared for and valued. Our slogan at Refresh is this: “It’s not about the paint, but it is about the paint, but it’s not about the paint.” We say this because our act of painting extends beyond the act itself; we care about these individuals. At the same time, we want the work we do to be nothing shy of excellent. Yet, at the end of the day, it isn’t about the paint—it’s about cultivating community involvement and extending care to those around us. It’s not about the paint, but it is about the paint, but it’s not about the paint.