Hobby Crafters

I began volunteering to help the toy makers mid 2023. We work 3 days a week, 3 hours a day. I have not missed a day yet. All toys are made of wood and donated to charities. The charities give the toys to abused and neglected children ages 2-6. I enjoy the work and the challenges.
Nov 19th, 2023

Nov 7th, 2022

Jan 25th, 2022

Had the opportunity to meet Ray in 2013 and am in awe of his work.
Nov 2nd, 2019

Came here for a team building event. They have been making toys for kids since 1944!They are always in need of volunteers year round. Every person that came through the doors was whistling while I waited for the rest of my crew!  These folks do this strictly on a volunteer basis. No one is paid. This shop literally, runs like a well oiled machine. The area is extremely clean. It is larger inside then the appearance it gives from the outside. They make lots of wooden toys. I was amazed at the toys they offer for kids to play with. Any kid would love to have these toys!  I enjoyed playing with them myself while I was there!These guys work on making these toys 3 days a week every week till Christmas. They've been making Christmas happen for kids since the 1940's. That is pretty amazing and actually a long time to be doing this for free. A little history on Hobby Crafters:Hobby Crafters Foundation was founded in 1944 by Dr. Arch McNeill. While making a house call he noted a patients Christmas tree was empty of gifts. Seeing the need for some Christmas spirit, the doc offered to craft some toys for her to give out to the needy kids at Christmas time. He got together with friends and patients, telling them of his plans to spread Christmas  They worked week after week to provide the disadvantaged children in Trinity Bottoms with a handmade wooden toy for Christmas.  Dr. McNeill began to enlist the help of friends and associates, and the number of toys that were produced increased rapidly. The group originally called themselves "The Saints and Sinners".Since then, an everchanging group of dedicated volunteers has kept the legacy alive! Please come participate with these wonderful "elves". Worth every moment you spend time doing something good!2021/August
Sep 29th, 2021