July 15, 2009

‘Catholic Day’ at local business a success for ACA

June 28 turned out to be a red letter day for the Archbishops Catholic Appeal. 

Thanks to the efforts of business owner Tim Urban, the appeal was on the receiving end of a generous donation of $1,600, all because the St. Mary Church parishioner thought of an alternative way to make his ACA donation.

In addition to being a firefighter for Littleton Fire Rescue, Urban is the owner of Grease Monday at 6549 S. Broadway in Littleton. 

When the appeal was announced earlier this year, Urban decided to host a “Catholic Day” at his business. 

He spread the word through parish bulletins and the Denver Catholic Register that he’d donate 70 percent of the gross revenue the business brought in on June 28—oil changes, flush and fill, anything, deducting only the cost of the parts. 

In addition, customers who showed up in the morning we’re treated to donuts and in the afternoon, Urban fired up a barbecue. 

“Our goal was a thousand dollars,” Urban said.  “By closing time the amount we’d be giving to the ACA was just over $1,600.  I couldn’t be more pleased with how people came out and helped.”

Urban said that on an average Sunday between eight and 12 cars will come in for service.

On this day, the number was 33.  And not everybody wanted their change back.

“We had people who made donations on their own or told us to keep the change,” he said. “Not bad for one day’s work.”

Urban said that he plans to make “Catholic Day” an annual event.