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Last updated on October 31, 2008

The Giving Tree is a non-profit wood shop. We make wood toys from reclaimed wood. Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming work environment for our volunteers. We have a special mission to reach out to homeless and formerly homeless individuals. The common goal of toy making transcends many differences of culture or economic status. The hope is that all volunteers discover new strengths and skills by sharing talents. The toys we make are either sold to the public or donated to children in need.

Description:
Volunteers at the Giving Tree do all tasks necessary in operation of a small business making and selling toys (and donating them to local children's organizations too); including cutting wooden toys, sanding, varnishing, painting, and toy assembling, as well as customer service, data entry, and simple marketing. We work together in a manner that cultivates respect and dignity, empowering volunteers to use individual talents for the common good.
No experience necessary--there's something for everyone.

History:
The Giving Tree wood shop was opened in 1989 along with St Martin's on Westlake(The Westlake), a service-enriched housing facility for formerly homeless men age 55 and over, as a means for the residents to "give back" to the community through craft work. Since then we have opened our doors to the greater community welcoming talented souls of all ages and backgrounds.

Contact person: Clare Cronkleton, Project Manager, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (206) 340-1575
Office fax number: (206) 682-8843

Address:

2008 Westlake Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (See a map)

Web Site: http://givingtreetoys.org

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

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