BRNO, Czechia, Aug. 26, 2026 – PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the completion
of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project at St. Elizabeth's Hospice (Hospic sv.
Alžběty) in Brno, Czechia. The project brought together around 70 volunteers
from PPG’s Shared Services Center in Brno and its Architectural Coatings
business across multiple sessions during the summer to revitalize interior
spaces and create a more welcoming environment.
PPG provided a grant of $36,000 (750,000 Czech crowns) to support the project,
including 160 gallons (600 liters) of PRIMALEXTM paint by PPG. Products used
included Primalex Ceramic durable and washable interior coating, which is
specifically suited for healthcare environments. The color concept combined
clean white surfaces with carefully selected calming shades to promote comfort
and well-being for patients and families.
PPG volunteers recently completed a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project that
revitalized the interior spaces of St. Elizabeth's Hospice (Hospic sv.
Alžběty) in Brno, Czechia.
The transformation included three nature-inspired murals designed by Czech
artist Anna Herzig (Malba na zeď Česko), featuring natural landscapes and
incorporating Secret Safari (PPG1110-4), PPG’s 2026 Color of the Year, as part
of the overall palette. Soft and harmonious in daylight yet rich and
sophisticated in shadow, the color contributes to a peaceful and emotionally
supportive environment.
“A hospice is not only a place of medical care, but also where patients and
their families seek comfort, peace and dignity during a difficult stage of
life,” said Josef Drbal, director of St. Elizabeth's Hospice. “The renewed
spaces and murals help create a warmer and more welcoming environment. As our
population ages and the need for palliative care continues to grow, it is
increasingly important to provide these services in surroundings that support
quality of life, well-being and human connection.”
St. Elizabeth's Hospice is the only facility in Brno providing specialized
palliative care for adult patients. The organization delivers care and
comprehensive support to people living with terminal illnesses.
“It has been inspiring to see PPG colleagues come together to support St.
Elizabeth’s Hospice,” said Petter Frisell, PPG director, Shared Services
Center, Czechia. “The hospice is located close to our Brno office and holds a
special place in our community. We have supported the organization in the
past, so reaching out again felt like a natural choice.”
The Colorful Communities program, PPG’s signature initiative for supporting
communities, aims to protect and beautify the neighborhoods where PPG operates
around the world. Through the program, PPG’s committed volunteers contribute
their time and PPG paint products to help transform community assets – from
painting classrooms to bringing color to a maternity ward and redesigning a
playground. Since 2015, PPG has completed over 635 Colorful
Communities projects, impacting more than 10.3 million people in over 50
countries.
PPG’s global community engagement efforts and the PPG Foundation aim to bring
color and brightness to PPG communities around the world. We invested $18.1
million in 2025, supporting 400+ organizations across nearly 30 countries. By
investing in educational opportunities, we help grow tomorrow’s STEM
innovators and skilled workforce in fields related to coatings and
manufacturing. Plus, we empower PPG employees to multiply their impact for
causes that are important to them by supporting their volunteer efforts and
charitable giving. Learn more
here.
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Source: PPG