FORTUNE Small Business March issue will shine a light on an artistic form of charity, a gift to Global Garden from an artist and firefighter, Frank Malanga of Burlington County, NJ.

”When I first saw Global Garden’s charity calendar I was moved by their mission and inspired by the paintings of Alexis Trice! And so I volunteered immediately to translate their calendar cover into my art form, metal sculpture, which could be auctioned off to help raise money to rebuild New Orleans’ Ninth Ward!

My interest in this medium began on the job, as a welder. I worked in a steel mill where we made conning towers for submarines. Pretty straight forward stuff. Later I began creating metal sculptures from found objects and scrap steel, stuff that would be thrown out. It was a great way of doing my part in sparing the land fills of more unwanted trash.

This dog was made from an old discarded filing cabinet, some chain and a spring from an old gas station pump. There’s even an old washer and broken bolt that make up his neck. Where most folks see trash I see other things.

The positive response I have received from both, art and pet enthusiasts, is extremely gratifying and I am happy to donate the proceeds (estimated value $500.) from this sculpture to Global Garden’s charitable effort to rebuild the Ninth Ward with the help of dog fans everywhere!”

To find out more about our charity art auction or place a bid, CLICK HERE.

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