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Behr Teams Up with LA County Fire Department for Autism Mural

Community Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In March, our Behr Paint Company team members helped the LA County Fire Department (LACoFD) paint and transform a Torrance Beach lifeguard tower into a permanent mural that honors community members with autism spectrum disorder. LACoFD’s Sirens of Silence program promotes autism and special needs awareness and acceptance, a cause that impacts several members in our Behr community.

The specially-designed tower was finished in time for World Autism Awareness Day which is celebrated annually on April 2.

A variety of BEHR paint colors and supplies were donated, and team members enjoyed painting for a good cause!

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Behr Paint Employees Participate in 9/11 National Day of Service

Community Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In September, a group of Behr Paint team members took advantage of Behr Cares hours by volunteering with Carry the Load Foundation, which held a National Day of Service to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11. 20 Behr Paint employees volunteered to clean headstones and beautify the grounds at ten different military cemeteries throughout the US, stretching from Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA, to Cyprus Hills National Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY. “I was humbled to shake hands and thank the veterans for their service, seeing how they are still serving those who sacrificed everything for us,” says Chris Swaney, Regional…

Masco Partners with Local News to Collect Children’s Books

Community Development

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Students Learn about STEM Careers at Masco

Community Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In October, Masco hosted students from Detroit-based Central High School for a day to learn about some unique careers as part of our nonprofit partner Life Remodeled’s “Career Visioning Field Trips.” First touring our Flight Operations office, the students saw the airplane hangar and heard about the variety of job paths available in aviation. Then, at Masco Research & Development, they met with our scientists who explained how they test our products for safety and durability by using their expertise in chemistry, metallurgy, microbiology and more. To hear about the students’ experiences at Masco, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=VfiW_tM5by4.