CANFIELD, Ohio — As part of its national Fresh Coat Cares initiative, Fresh Coat Painters of Canfield is stepping up to restore a beloved local landmark for the community’s youngest athletes. Don Jones, owner of Fresh Coat Painters of Canfield, is donating professional painting services to restore the backstops at the Mill Creek Junior Baseball League fields, located at 1106 Bears Den Road in Youngstown.
The project is slated for Tuesday, September 16th and will refresh two well-used backstops that have experienced wear and tear from years of play and exposure to the elements.
“I’ve lived here my whole life, played on these fields as a kid, and now my own children have played here since 2018,” Jones said. “These fields are a gathering place for so many families — t-ball, girls’ softball and baseball through high school. When I saw the condition of the backstops, I felt it was a great chance for Fresh Coat to give back and help improve a space that’s important to so many local families.”
Now in its 8th summer serving the Mahoning Valley, Fresh Coat Painters of Canfield, backed by a team of 10–12 skilled painters, is proud to donate all materials, labor, and professional expertise for this project."
“We’re so grateful to Don and his team,” said Dennis Merdich, trustee for Mill Creek Junior Baseball League. “This project goes beyond just aesthetics. A fresh coat of paint brings pride to the league, safety for the players and shows the kids that the community cares about their experience.”
Fresh Coat Painters emphasizes that a quality paint job isn’t just cosmetic; it helps preserve the integrity of the equipment and facilities, protects against rust and weather damage and enhances the experience for players, parents and spectators alike.
The “Fresh Coat Cares” initiative is a nationwide program encouraging Fresh Coat franchise owners to support causes close to their hearts by donating painting services that make a real difference in their local communities.
About Fresh Coat Painters
Fresh Coat Painters, the residential and commercial painting franchise under the Strategic Franchising Systems umbrella, offers a low-cost, high-margin business model that gives entrepreneurs from all walks of life the chance to become successful business owners in the communities they serve. Since starting in 2004, Fresh Coat has expanded to over 190 franchise locations nationwide. Thanks to its unparalleled professionalism and affordable business model, it has become one of the leading concepts in the booming residential and commercial painting segment. With continued year-over-year growth, Fresh Coat is well on its way to achieving its overall goal of becoming a truly iconic painting brand.