Employees from the Rocky Mount office of RSM McGladrey Inc. and McGladrey & Pullen LLP recently completed an outdoor beautification project at the My Sister’s House.

Nine volunteers planted flowers, set out more than 200 bulbs, put down mulch and refinishing the lawn furniture at the domestic violence shelter.

“First impressions are so important, especially for families entering the shelter,” Meredith Holland, its executive director, is quoted as saying in a release. “Imagine that the first thing these families see is a huge bed of daffodils. It truly will make a difference.”

“At McGladrey, we understand the importance of giving back to the community, and we have a long history of doing that,” Stephen Barnes, a McGladrey partner, said in a release. “Our employees have told us that volunteering is important to them, and we’re thrilled by the leadership and enthusiasm they display when representing our firm in the community.”

McGladrey & Pullen’s local office is at 111 Roundabout Court, Rocky Mount. It can be reached at 446-0111.

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