Lee Valley x Would Works
The last few months have been really exciting because we were invited to be apart of Canadian company Lee Valley's ongoing series, Inspired to Make. The series highlights different kinds of creative people, the work they make and the community they belong to.
Inspired to Make features our Artisans and provides them with a platform to share their story and how they came to join the Would Works family.
By bringing awareness to the Artisans' stories we hope to bring inspiration and break down preconceived notions of what it means to be unhoused.
We are extremely thankful for Lee Valley and the opportunity they have given us to spread our mission and the stories of our Artisans to a wider audience.
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Winding down this year, we express deep gratitude for your support and engagement with Would Works. 2023 began expansively: WW Community Builders Program Artisans and our team took a field trip to the snow-covered Angeles National Forest in the San Gabriel Mountains north of the city. Shirley is the Artisan Lead at Would Works and was born and raised in LA. She’s now in her mid-60’s, yet she’s never been up to the Angeles Forest. Our city is surrounded by abundant landscapes, but many residents who face barriers to employment also lack access to experiences in nature. This forest visit reflects the growth trajectory of Would Works, which we illuminate here.
