05/04/2026
Another weekend, another workday, and real progress on our Catalyst Domestic & Sexual Violence Services project.
Huge thanks to all the Rotarians who showed up, especially those who came back for back-to-back weekends. That kind of follow-through is what turns plans into meaningful community impact.
Projects like this don’t happen without strong community partnerships. The team from Chico Area Recreation & Park District anchored the logistics and kept everything moving, helping us stay focused on getting the work done for Catalyst and their shelter guests.
We’re incredibly grateful for the partners who stepped in to make this possible. Rental Guys showed up with equipment and donated materials, CRBR Property Damage Services handled pressure washing during the week, and Payless Building Supply kept materials flowing so work never slowed down.
Dawson Landscaping went above and beyond behind the scenes with pre-cleaning, reworking the landscape plan, fixing irrigation, and discounting sod and labor. The Plant Barn donated all plants, and MRC Recreation helped the club save on playground equipment that’s still on the way.
And when it came time to close it out, Stan Thompson and the Bestway crew, along with the Black Hearts team, stepped in late last week to knock out the final pieces of the project list.
This is what it looks like when Chico shows up for its own. Community partnerships turning into real, lasting impact.
