Hobbyists Fight Hunger
The process of turning wood into functional and beautiful objects has been around for over 4000 years. Just last year, Mike Barlow and Phil Bondi started turning wood into meals.
The two men met while in high school and started doing home improvement and remodeling projects. That led to purchasing and renovating two residential properties. “Things changed about 15 years ago,” said Barlow, “when we took a few woodworking classes and were hooked.”
They now create tables, cabinets, shelves, shaker boxes and benches as “B&B Woodworking”, a company they formed to sell their creations. Their mission changed a bit when Barlow got involved with Food for the Journey Project (“FJP”): he and Phil agreed to keep selling their products but decided to donate 100% of their sales to FJP. “We do not make items for the money,” said Bondi, “but to help FJP be able to serve meals.” Last year B&B Woodworking donated $700 in sales to FJP,” said Barlow. That provided 700 nutritious meals to families in Dayton neighborhoods.
B&B has a large inventory of products and will start their 2017 sales at Third and Front Street Market on Sunday, April 23rd. The market is open the third Sunday of each month between April and October and is located at East Second Street and Dutoit Street in Downtown Dayton.
“Our goal is $1,000 in sales for 2017,” said Barlow. “I have always felt a calling to help others and I'm blessed to be able to do it through woodworking which I enjoy.”
St. Francis de Sales said "God gifts you talents and abilities, gifts that should be discovered, developed and used for the good of others.” Mike and Phil are answering the call to serve via a personal interest, using their talents to feed the hungry and following in the steps of another woodworker who lived over 2000 years ago.
The two men met while in high school and started doing home improvement and remodeling projects. That led to purchasing and renovating two residential properties. “Things changed about 15 years ago,” said Barlow, “when we took a few woodworking classes and were hooked.”
They now create tables, cabinets, shelves, shaker boxes and benches as “B&B Woodworking”, a company they formed to sell their creations. Their mission changed a bit when Barlow got involved with Food for the Journey Project (“FJP”): he and Phil agreed to keep selling their products but decided to donate 100% of their sales to FJP. “We do not make items for the money,” said Bondi, “but to help FJP be able to serve meals.” Last year B&B Woodworking donated $700 in sales to FJP,” said Barlow. That provided 700 nutritious meals to families in Dayton neighborhoods.
B&B has a large inventory of products and will start their 2017 sales at Third and Front Street Market on Sunday, April 23rd. The market is open the third Sunday of each month between April and October and is located at East Second Street and Dutoit Street in Downtown Dayton.
“Our goal is $1,000 in sales for 2017,” said Barlow. “I have always felt a calling to help others and I'm blessed to be able to do it through woodworking which I enjoy.”
St. Francis de Sales said "God gifts you talents and abilities, gifts that should be discovered, developed and used for the good of others.” Mike and Phil are answering the call to serve via a personal interest, using their talents to feed the hungry and following in the steps of another woodworker who lived over 2000 years ago.
What volunteers have in common is the willingness to act and a commitment to serve
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Food for the Journey Project volunteers assemble cribs for Brigid's Path |
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Photos from our November 25, 2016 Euchre Party Fundraiser. We had so much fun we are doing it again next year! |
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Overwhelming response August 23rd at Ollie's Place in Centerville for Food for the Journey Project sponsored by Party with a Purpose. The money raised will provide over 700 meals.
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Corpus Christi Fryers served up fish, fellowship and fun. A HUGE thank you to these guys who recently donated their time, talent and treasure cooking fish and fries, cole slaw and delicious baked beans for our Tuesday evening guests. Everyone loved the food. What an outstanding group!
Meet Sammy Goeller, a 2015 Beavercreek High School graduate, suffers from genetic conditions Chiari Malformation, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and POTS.
As she researched the conditions, she discovered an organization called Conquer Chiari, which raises funds through a nationwide 5k walk/run. Since the age of 15, Sammy has been the co-chairman of the local Walk Across America. To date, this walk has raised over $30,000.
Sammy is neuroscience/premed honors student. In addition to her work with Conquer Chiari she is an active Habitat for Humanity volunteer. Sammy will be with us again during her spring break.
As she researched the conditions, she discovered an organization called Conquer Chiari, which raises funds through a nationwide 5k walk/run. Since the age of 15, Sammy has been the co-chairman of the local Walk Across America. To date, this walk has raised over $30,000.
Sammy is neuroscience/premed honors student. In addition to her work with Conquer Chiari she is an active Habitat for Humanity volunteer. Sammy will be with us again during her spring break.
(Excerpt from the ALTER UPDATE, dated 24 Mar 2016) The book drive was a great success! The Book Club sponsored the drive for Food for the Journey Project, a nonprofit, local organization that provides meals and books to families in need, the elderly, and the disabled. They have multiple sites throughout Dayton and serve anywhere from 100-175 people per week. They are looking to provide over 12,000 meals this year. Thanks to the generosity of the Alter community, we donated 1,881 books to this wonderful organization! Mrs. Suttman's students won first place, Mrs. Susan Morris' class came in second, and Mr. Rich's class placed third. A big THANK YOU to all who participated!
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Food for the Journey Project, a 501(c)(3) organization, is in our community serving free hot nutritious evening meals to those in need. We serve at multiple sites throughout Dayton offering food and dignity to families, the elderly, the disabled, the isolated, and the marginalized.