Bank of America builds playhouse for Coastal Children’s Center in Arroyo Grande
Volunteers build joy for local children
Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County is excited to announce that Coastal Children’s Center received a custom playhouse, thanks to the generous support of Bank of America and its dedicated volunteers. The Habitat SLO Playhouse Build program is a unique initiative that brings together creative volunteers and generous sponsors to craft personalized playhouses for deserving families in our community. This program not only provides children with a special place to play and imagine but also offers participants a rewarding team-building experience.
“We are so thankful to be gifted a beautiful playhouse for our school yard,” shared Brook Jackels, Director of the Coastal Children’s Center. At Central Coast Children Center, we believe that through play in a well arranged and regular enriched environment – children learn about themselves as they develop their cognitive, social and emotional capabilities. Our school was in need of a playhouse and Habitat SLO and Bank of America delivered.”
The Coastal Children Center, located in Arroyo Grande, is dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. Their curriculum is designed so that children are naturally curious about their environment and that play is an essential ingredient of preschool programming.
“As a longtime sponsor and partner with Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo, we know the incredible impact the organization makes for families and the community to provide affordable housing and services, which is why we continue to support them through dedicating our volunteer hours and philanthropic giving,” said Greg Bland, president Bank of America. Nominations for families to receive a playhouse are open year-round at habitatslo.org, and the community is encouraged to nominate deserving local families.
“If you know of a family whose children would benefit from a fun place to play and dream, nominate them today,” shared Colleen Stefanek, Habitat SLO Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator.
“The kids especially love the racetrack on the interior walls,” Jackels said. “The playhouse is so cute and you can tell love and labor have gone into the structure. Habitat for Humanity SLO County was so quick with delivery and set up. Thank you, Habitat SLO and Bank of America!”
To nominate a family, learn more about sponsoring a Playhouse Build, or to see a brief video about the initiative, visit our Playhouse Build page.