It is always an honor and encouragement to meet someone who is dedicated to serving people and making the world a better place. Each year when we receive our Paint-It-Forward nominations from the community, we are introduced to many such people, and we have the pleasure to choose someone from among them to serve with a free painting project.

This year’s chosen recipients are Roy and Bobbie Baker, of Turlock, who have dedicated more than 15 years of their lives to serving children through foster care. Opening up their home and showing unconditional love to vulnerable and sometimes difficult children, they have shown true character and dedication.

According to Aspiranet, the nonprofit organization that the Bakers work with, Roy and Bobbie “are two of the most giving and kind people you can meet.” They work with children of all ages, providing individual care and attention to their various needs. While Roy has a full-time job outside the home, Bobbie devotes all of her time to serving the children that are placed into their home. They provide such a caring, accepting environment that many of their former foster children continue to keep in contact and visit them.

Because of their faithful service to children in need, Roy and Bobbie have not taken the time or money to perform some of the exterior updates and maintenance that it could use. We at Lancaster are excited for the opportunity to help them out in this way, and our crews and volunteers will be arriving at their home this Saturday, February 25, for a day of fun and service!

Keep tuned for more details! We will post pictures after the event.