How can you help?
Mike Williams, a Scroll Saw Instructor in Mobile Alabama, and resident of Lucedale Mississippi, had a great suggestion based on his observations as a relief worker on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
We are asking Scrollers, Scroll Saw Pattern Designers, Woodworkers and anyone else who wants to help to create and ship Wooden Toys and Puzzles to the Children whose lives have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
I know we have all helped in whatever way we can already, and now that most of the people down there have the basics taken care of. We thought it would be a great idea to use our talents to help occupy the imaginations of the children who have been devastated by Katrina. Toys and Games may help them focus on something other then the destruction that surrounds them.
What are we asking?
If you can cut a couple of puzzles, make some wooden toys etc. and send them to Mike he will help distribute them to the organizations that are providing relief efforts. Please keep safety in mind when cutting puzzles and toys please keep in mind who they are for. No small pieces and I would recommend unfinished unless you are absolutely sure the finish you use is safe, should a child chew on your creation.
If you are designer and would like to contribute some puzzle or toy patterns I will be happy to host them so people can download and cut them. I have also established a hurricane relief effort page on the message board of my site so we have a central place to communicate about our efforts.
For more information please visit: www.advancedscrollsawpatterns.com
Thanks Jeff Zaffino
Mike Williams, a Scroll Saw Instructor in Mobile Alabama, and resident of Lucedale Mississippi, had a great suggestion based on his observations as a relief worker on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
We are asking Scrollers, Scroll Saw Pattern Designers, Woodworkers and anyone else who wants to help to create and ship Wooden Toys and Puzzles to the Children whose lives have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
I know we have all helped in whatever way we can already, and now that most of the people down there have the basics taken care of. We thought it would be a great idea to use our talents to help occupy the imaginations of the children who have been devastated by Katrina. Toys and Games may help them focus on something other then the destruction that surrounds them.
What are we asking?
If you can cut a couple of puzzles, make some wooden toys etc. and send them to Mike he will help distribute them to the organizations that are providing relief efforts. Please keep safety in mind when cutting puzzles and toys please keep in mind who they are for. No small pieces and I would recommend unfinished unless you are absolutely sure the finish you use is safe, should a child chew on your creation.
If you are designer and would like to contribute some puzzle or toy patterns I will be happy to host them so people can download and cut them. I have also established a hurricane relief effort page on the message board of my site so we have a central place to communicate about our efforts.
For more information please visit: www.advancedscrollsawpatterns.com
Thanks Jeff Zaffino
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