CIESZYN, Poland, Sept. 2, 2026 – PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced the
completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project at Integration Kindergarten No.
2, a facility that integrates children with special needs, in Cieszyn, Poland.
The project brought together more than 50 volunteers from PPG and the local
community, along with partners from the City of Cieszyn and the kindergarten,
to create a brighter and more inspiring environment for children, teachers and
families.
PPG provided a grant of $70,000 (260,000 Polish zloty) to support the project,
along with donations of more than 88 gallons (330 liters) of TIKKURILA™,
BECKERS™ and DEKORAL™ paints by PPG. Products included Beckers Designer
Kitchen & Bathroom premium matt interior paint, developed for high-use spaces
that require exceptional durability and scrub resistance.
PPG completed a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® project at Integration Kindergarten
No. 2, a facility that integrates children with special needs, in Cieszyn,
Poland.
Volunteers and project partners renovated and furnished four classrooms and
communal areas, and restored wooden parquet floors, furniture and doors. They
also created a series of nature-inspired murals designed to foster curiosity,
creativity and a connection with the natural world.
“We are especially grateful to PPG for the thoughtful visual identity created
as part of this project, which reflects our educational focus on nature,” said
Aleksandra Stanieczek, director of Integration Kindergarten No. 2. “The
nature-inspired artwork draws on the themes of our classrooms and incorporates
illustrations familiar to children from the natural world. This new visual
style creates a calm, harmonious and engaging atmosphere that supports
children’s wellbeing, stimulates curiosity and encourages exploration.”
Integration Kindergarten No. 2 serves 80 children, including those with
diverse educational and developmental needs. The facility plays an important
role in supporting early childhood development and fostering an inclusive
environment where every child can learn, grow and thrive.
“Our Cieszyn site is an important part of the local community, not only
through the jobs and economic opportunities we create, but also through
initiatives that support local facilities,” said Piotr Szewczyk, PPG plant
director, Cieszyn. “Many of our employees have personal connections to this
kindergarten, making this project especially meaningful. We are proud to
invest in projects like this one that help create positive, lasting benefits
for the people of this city.”
The project was delivered through a partnership between PPG, the City of
Cieszyn and local community organizations.
“This is an excellent example of how cooperation between local government,
business and community partners can create meaningful benefits for residents,”
said Gabriela Staszkiewicz, mayor of Cieszyn. “When the scope of the
renovation grew and it became clear that additional funding would be needed,
the City of Cieszyn was pleased to support the project. We thank PPG and all
volunteers whose commitment and collaboration made this remarkable
transformation possible.”
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.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints,
coatings and specialty products that our customers have trusted for more than
140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest
challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With
headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 50 countries
and reported net sales of $15.9 billion in 2025. We serve customers in
construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and
aftermarkets. To learn more, visit
www.ppg.com.
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We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG
Industries Ohio, Inc.
Dekoral is trademark of PPG Deco Polska Spolka z.o.o..
Beckers is trademark of Aktiebolaget Wilh. Becker.
Tikkurila
is trademark of Tikkurila Oyj.
Source: PPG