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During ShareFest's Workday, every volunteer leaves his or her own unique imprint. In some cases it's as obvious as a mural on a wall, but in other cases it's a small personal touch.

Below is part of the newsletter Howard Wood Elementary School in Torrance sent out to parents in which the school notes just how much volunteers did that day.

Thanks to Sharefest Volunteers from City on a Hill We would like to extend a special note of thanks to the fantastic volunteers from City on a Hill Church who participated in the Sharefest workday at Wood this past Saturday. The members of City on a Hill Church adopted us for this Sharefest project and did an amazing amount of work to beautify Wood. We had our handball walls repaired and repainted, our basketball backboards and rims painted, bookcases in the library repainted, and a fabulous mural painted in the library by the artist, Greg “Crayola” Simkins. Special thanks to Cam Northup, Melissa Baranic and Larry Edwards for their coordination of the event. The students and staff at Wood love the new look of our playground and library. The students could not believe the incredible transformation to the playground and library when they came to school on Monday. Thanks again to our Sharefest Volunteers!

Greg Simkins working on the  almost-finished mural

This mural is just one of many projects completed at Howard Wood including other murals and beautification of the campus.

Please, take a look at some other personal stories throughout the blog, and add your own as comments.