Moanalua Elementary School's parking lot received a facelift yesterday through the efforts of 20 volunteers from pharmaceutical company Glaxo Smith Kline.

The project was coordinated and funded by a $39,600 grant from Hawaii 3R's, a government/private program formed to improve Hawai'i schools.

The volunteers repainted crosswalks, curbs and lines throughout the parking lot of the school at 1337 Mahiole St.

It was the second grant Moanalua Elementary School has received from Hawaii 3R's and the first project involving Glaxo Smith Kline.

The Hawaii 3R's initiative, introduced by U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye in 2001, stands for Repair, Remodel and Restore Hawai'i's public schools. Working with state agencies, trade unions, businesses, the military, community leaders, parents, teachers and students, the goal is to match state, federal and private money with volunteer labor both skilled and unskilled, to complete repair and maintenance projects at a significantly lower cost than conventional means.

Since 2001, Hawaii 3R's has awarded 421 grants totaling more than $13 million to 174 schools throughout the state. During that time, more than 2,500 volunteers have provided more than 11,000 hours of donated labor.

In addition to funding from the state and federal governments, Hawaii 3R's has received private funding from such entities as the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Campbell Estate and the James and Abigail Campbell Foundation, American Savings Bank, Prudential Locations, Armstrong Builders, Quill Group, Maui Land & Pineapple Co. and the Pierce Brosnan Family Trust.