Rachel Jacobson and Stacey McKellar are bringing a gym-like concept to life in Chatham, except instead of pumping iron, members will create crafts.
The co-owners of Dabble Maker Space, located on Riverview Drive in Chatham, showcased the idea of providing access to tools, supplies, and knowledgeable makers, with the goal of helping the people of Chatham-Kent to follow their curiosity to learn new skills, or work on projects and crafts they might not have space or budget to get going on their own.
Becoming a member of Dabble Maker Space Inc. is like a gym membership for creative people, the owners said.
“You have access to a variety of equipment and supplies to strength your creativity curiosity. You can learn from a variety of skilled makers who can train you in areas you wish to focus on. Or you can come with you own projects and have space away from distractions to focus on your process,” the duo said in a media release.
Home Sweet Home
As part of its second “Home Sweet Home” campaign the RONA Foundation will be lending a hand to those in need.
Between now and Sept. 30, RONA’s Chatham-Kent stores will be collecting donations and accepting online orders to assist families impacted by domestic violence by collecting donations for the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre.
The RONA Foundation oversees the philanthropic activities of RONA Inc. with the latest campaign supporting nearly 150 Canadian non-profits, assisting victims of domestic violence and their children, low-income families, and people with disabilities or mental health issues.
In a media release, Foundation director Josee Lafitte said that “every person should have a safe place to live.”
RONA Foundation board chair Catherine Laporte said the retailer’s in-store and distribution centre teams are inspired by this “timely cause” noting each team chooses the local organization it wants to support.
For more information visit rona.ca.
Abraham Orthodontics gives to Goodfellows
Abraham Orthodontics is looking to help make people smile across Chatham-Kent.
In celebration of its first year in Chatham, the company teamed up with Chatham Goodfellows to provide about 1,500 toothbrushes for the Goodfellows to distribute this year.
Dr. Maxwell Abraham said he and his team just wanted to give back to the community.
“We have been so grateful for the support from families across Chatham-Kent, dental teams and the community at large this past year. When we received the call from the Chatham Goodfellows to fulfill about 1,500 toothbrushes for families around Christmas time, we were so excited to get it done,” he said in a media release.
Last summer, Abraham Orthodontics built a new location at 729 St. Clair in Chatham.
” We are constantly looking for ways to support local families and emulating the excellent leadership of organizations such as the Chatham Goodfellows, who are commemorating seven decades of bringing joy to children around the holidays,” Maxwell said.
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