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Danforth found a creative way to lend a helping hand to those in need.
“Painting was the last thing on everyone’s mind,” Danforth says of the coronavirusrelated shutdown period this year. “No one wanted us in their house, so we shifted our focus again and decided to deliver meals to the community. We delivered a few thousand meals to local people who were laid off or lost their jobs. Our theory was, when the smoke settles, we want everyone to know we’ve got their backs and we’re part of this community.”
The experience was extremely eye-opening for Danforth, and he has continued to look for opportunities to give, donating to the Avon Education Foundation and sponsoring events for Misty Eyes Animal Center.
These acts of service continue to impact Danforth and connect him to others in the community. During the winter, Danforth often provides free painting services for local churches, business and charities. One particular winter, his staff painted the senior services building in Danville, and simply seeing what this local organization was doing has stuck with Danforth for years.
“That was a turning point,” Danforth says. “I didn’t realize what those people were doing. It’s just awesome seeing their heart out there in the community and how they’re helping others.”
Danforth owns Elite Pro along with his family, and works with his wife, mom, dad, nephew, his cousin’s husband, and others.
“A lot of people try to separate themselves from family in their work,” Danforth says. “It’s been an amazing blessing. Everyone has our best interest in mind, and not everyone’s family is that way. They’ve been amazing.”
Three years ago, Danforth added commercial painting to Elite Pro’s list of services. He is looking forward to getting started on painting The Barlow, a mixed-use development in Plainfield.
The Elite Pro staff offers no-touch, noappointment quotes, and uses Zoom calls to discuss quotes and work that needs to be done.
“You have to pivot, or you’re done,” Danforth adds. “We are willing to work to literally give you anything you want, and we love our community. I really do think people want good things around here. We really want to be a part of keeping it that way.”
