Community Builders Program - Official Press Release
Would Works Provides Second Chance to Damaged
Trees and the Artisans who Transform Them
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spaces.
housing and public resource centers, spaces that many of the artisans use or have
used. “This is furniture built by the community for the community,” says Liu. “They’re proud to see it in use.” Thanks to popular demand, the furniture is also available online to those seeking made-to-order contemporary backyard pieces. Proceeds from the furniture and other hand-crafted wooden housewares at www.wouldworks.com support Would Works as it provides healing and paid job opportunities to its artisans.
makes you feel accomplished and competent,” says Marella, a Would Works artisan. “It makes you feel like you can achieve those longer life goals – the ones where you don’t see results so quickly.”
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