Woodturning Giving Back

The Tri County Woodturners Club works with several charities to give back to our communities.

Chairperson: Merri Schmidt 

Veteran Courts

About the program: This program serves Veterans who have served in the Military or have been discharged under honorable conditions and have a military service-related mental illness, PTSD, substance abuse disorder, or military sexual trauma.  

TCW Involvement: TCW members make pens for the Veteran’s Graduation Ceremony after they have completed a 5 phase program that takes about a year to complete.  We collaborate with Transonic Laser Engraving – Land O’ Lakes, FL to have the pens engraved before they are awarded to the graduates of this program.

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Kaden’s Cause

About the Program: Kaden’s Cause is a 501c3 non-profit organization established to support families affected by the tragedy of losing a child, assist low-wealth individuals and families with funding to cover funeral/cremation, cemetery, and monument costs, and spread kindness throughout our communities in honor of Kaden.

TCW Involvement: TCW members make and donate urns to families who have lost a child.

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Beads of Courage

About the program:  Beads of Courage is a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and teens with serious illnesses.  It’s Art-in-Medicine Program.  Children and teens going through treatment for a serious illness are given a bead to signify a moment of strength (ex. chemo treatment, an injection, a procedure).  The children keep their beads in a hand-turned donated lidded bowl.

TCW Involvement:  TCW members create and donate lidded wooden bowls.

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