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WW Featured in 2024 LAist Holiday Gift Guide

WW Featured in 2024 LAist Holiday Gift Guide

November 24, 2024

Did you see? Would Works is featured in this year's LAist Holiday Gift Guide: 12 one-of-a-kind gifts, handcrafted by LA and SoCal artisans

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LIVE from Would Works - Channel 11's Good Day LA!

LIVE from Would Works - Channel 11's Good Day LA!

August 01, 2024

In case you missed it, Channel 11's Good Day LA featured Would Works on the show on July 31, 2024! Newscaster Bobby De Castro came by our shop to interview past and current Artisans and shared with the LA community our mission and vision. The Artisans were a natural in front of the camera!

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Old California Designs Supports New Southern California Workforce

Old California Designs Supports New Southern California Workforce

July 19, 2024

If you have lovingly restored an old Craftsman home, with its dark wood, stained glass, and hand-crafted built-in cabinets, chances are you’re not going to shop for light fixtures at Home Depot.

You’ll make the pilgrimage to Old California in Orange, which individually handcrafts home goods inspired by historical design. 

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Community Builders Program - Official Press Release

Community Builders Program - Official Press Release

June 15, 2024

Los Angeles -- In 2020, the Bobcat fire burned more than 100,000 acres in and around Southern California’s Angeles National Forest, laying waste to countless old-growth coniferous trees. Thanks to Would Works, Angel City Lumber, and a Wood Innovations Grant from the USDA Forest Service, some of these trees are getting a new life -- and creating new opportunities for people facing barriers to employment.

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Sarah Watlington Spotlights Community Builders Program in Fine Woodworking Magazine

Sarah Watlington Spotlights Community Builders Program in Fine Woodworking Magazine

March 04, 2024

As we dive into a new year, it's inspiring to see our work with Angel City Lumber gaining recognition. Sarah Watlington recently penned a piece in Fine Woodworking, shining a spotlight on our collaboration and the impact it's having on our community.

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Would Works to Receive $10,000 Grant  from the National Endowment for the Arts

Would Works to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

January 31, 2024

Would Works is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Challenge America award of $10,000. This grant will support our new Peoples’ Builders Program.

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A Look Into Our Transformative 2023

A Look Into Our Transformative 2023

December 27, 2023

Dear Friends and Supporters of Would Works,

Winding down this year, we express deep gratitude for your support and engagement with Would Works. 

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At SCANPH, Would Works Debuts Furniture Collection - LA Timber Bridge

At SCANPH, Would Works Debuts Furniture Collection - LA Timber Bridge

November 03, 2023

Would Works was thrilled to be an exhibitor at the 35th Annual Southern California Association of Non Profit Housing Conference this past week! We shared with non profit housing developers our newest collection of outdoor furniture, LA Timber Bridge, designed specifically for use in permanent supportive and affordable housing sites.

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Would Works and Lulu Set the Table for Opportunity

Would Works and Lulu Set the Table for Opportunity

October 04, 2023

A collaboration that provides job training and high-quality, handmade tableware for one of LA’s most exciting restaurants!

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Community Builders Program Fabricates Bench for the Aster Apartments

Community Builders Program Fabricates Bench for the Aster Apartments

April 25, 2023

Recently, our Community Builders Program was tasked to fabricate a 12 foot long communal bench for the 56 unit Aster Apartments, an affordable housing site located in South LA.

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Lee Valley x Would Works

Lee Valley x Would Works

April 24, 2023

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.

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Building Bright Futures with the Fall/Winter Young Makers Cohort

Building Bright Futures with the Fall/Winter Young Makers Cohort

January 18, 2023

As we wrap up our Young Makers Fall/Winter cohort, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate all the inspiring youth that came through the program from our referral partner Jovenes last year.

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