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Lori Milner
Woodcraft Supply, LLC
PO Box 1686
Parkersburg, WV 26102
(304) 422-5412
PARKERSBURG, W. VA. (January 2016) Woodcraft has donated $4,508 to Fresh Wood, a student woodworking competition held during the biennial AWFS Fair. The total represents a Woodcraft match of customer contributions during 2015.
In April 2012 Woodcraft unveiled the Fresh Wood project, inviting customers to support Fresh Wood by making donations that Woodcraft agreed to match up to $10,000 annually. To date this Woodcraft/Customer project has provided a total of $23,074 to help student entrants with expenses related to the competition.
“Woodcraft very much appreciates our customers’ ongoing financial support for Fresh Wood,” Woodcraft president Jody Garrett said. “Woodcraft will continue to match contributions in 2016 as a part of the corporate commitment to promoting woodworking education and related opportunities for woodworkers of all ages and skills, as well as potential woodworkers.”
The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) sponsors the biennial Fresh Wood woodworking competition for high school and post secondary students in conjunction with the AWFS Fair for the purpose of showcasing student woodworking talent and introducing students who are interested in woodworking careers to the industry and to a national trade show. In addition, winners take home monetary and tool awards.
“In 2015, the Fresh Wood program introduced 41 more high school and post secondary students to the woodworking industry through their experiences at the AWFS Fair. The students were able to talk with professionals, receive valuable feedback on their projects, and learn ways to participate in the industry,” said Adria Torrez, AWFS assistant education director. “The Woodcraft donation program allows this interaction to take place, and we are truly grateful to Woodcraft and its customers for their support. We look forward to using the $4,508 collected in 2015 toward a successful 2017 competition!”