FASTSIGNS® of Englewood - Littleton, CO, a family-owned sign and visual graphics company, received the Show Us How You Care Award at the 2018 FASTSIGNS Annual Convention.
FASTSIGNS® of Englewood - Littleton, CO Selects Developmental Disabilities Resource Center for $1,000 Donation
(ENGLEWOOD, Colo.) July 27, 2018—FASTSIGNS® of Englewood - Littleton, CO, a family-owned sign and visual graphics company, received the Show Us How You Care Award at the 2018 FASTSIGNS Annual Convention.
This award is a part of the FASTSIGNS Cares philanthropic initiative and recognizes FASTSIGNS franchisees who demonstrate significant charitable giving efforts in their communities throughout the year. In conjunction with the award, a donation of $1,000 was made on behalf of FASTSIGNS® of Englewood - Littleton, CO to a local charity of their choice: the Weiland Center, a day program led by the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center. The donation goes toward the center’s activities and outings.
Founded in 1964, Developmental Disabilities Resource Center serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Colorado. FASTSIGNS® of Englewood - Littleton, CO’s owners Barbara and Matt Metcalf and Larissa and Daniel Croll are very involved in the organization and donate a variety of signs and graphics each year, including welcome banners that display a different theme each month, event signs, photo backdrops and sponsorship and fundraiser signage.
“Community centers that provide opportunity and a loving setting for individuals with disabilities are very near and dear to our hearts,” said co-owner Larissa Croll. “We love giving back in any way that we can. Owning a FASTSIGNS business puts us in a unique position to help nonprofit and community organizations with their marketing, event and branding needs through signage donations, sponsorships and volunteering.”
“Community centers that provide opportunity and a loving setting for individuals with disabilities are very near and dear to our hearts,” said co-owner Larissa Croll. “We love giving back in any way that we can. Owning a FASTSIGNS business puts us in a unique position to help nonprofit and community organizations with their marketing, event and branding needs through signage donations, sponsorships and volunteering.”
Additionally in January 2018, FASTSIGNS® of Englewood - Littleton, CO held a yard sign donation campaign that raised $2,262 for the Douglas County Fallen Officers Fund following the tragic New Year’s Eve shooting.
Other community organizations and philanthropies FASTSIGNS® of Englewood - Littleton, CO has worked with include Stepping Stone Support Center, Lexi & Carly & Friends, John Elway Chevrolet Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament and Tied to a Cure Golf Tournament, among others.
“We are truly grateful for the opportunities to be involved and thankful for the continued support from our customers and the community,” Matt Metcalf added.