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Woodworking for food
I make and sell woodwork pieces, and donate 100% of the profits to feed the hungry
HERE'S How it works
about me
MY mission
MY mission
My name is Henry Sowells and I’m a Junior at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland. (Go Vikes!)
One of my hobbies is woodworking with my Dad in our garage at home.
I also follow current affairs, and I’m shocked that – in 2020 in the richest country in the world – around 40 million Americans (including 16 million kids) struggle with hunger – meaning that they are either homeless or live in households that don’t have the money to buy enough nutritious food on a regular basis.
I want to do something to help.
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MY mission
MY mission
MY mission
So my Dad said, "Why not build something and give the profit to charity? I'll make you a fancy website."
So, that's what I'm doing. (Although I'm still waiting for that fancy website. 😉)
Please support WOODWORKING FOR FOOD and I'll donate the profit - the price you pay for my woodwork minus what I spend on wood, paint, lacquer, etc. - to Bethesda Cares, a local organization that helps the homeless and serves hot, nutritious food to vulnerable people.
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your job
MY mission
your job
Simply choose from the products below, place your order via the online form, and I'll get busy woodworking.
I make everything using only premium, kiln-dried, sustainable pine.
You can choose any paint or stain or lacquer - or leave it natural and unfinished. It's up to you!
See below how much of your money goes to charity.
Thank you! Henry
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$2,715
Total donated so far to Bethesda Cares.
Testimonials
gwen tolbart, fox 5 DC
Steve Ramsey, woodworking for mere mortals
Steve Ramsey, woodworking for mere mortals
"Support Henry Sowells! He is raising funds to feed those struggling with hunger. This 16-year-old Bethesda teen is giving back in a huge way. Using his woodworking hobby & donating 100% profits to Bethesda Cares. Pass this on! Let's support our youth!!"
Steve Ramsey, woodworking for mere mortals
Steve Ramsey, woodworking for mere mortals
Steve Ramsey, woodworking for mere mortals
"Of course, I love to hear from people whose lives have been affected by my videos, but for a 16-year old to take it to this next step and to help people out with it is truly amazing. I just think it’s a great story and I hope you take the time to read it and maybe visit Henry’s website and maybe even order something from him. Great job, Henry. That was the highlight of my week."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6C1GWiM1io&list=PL2Y7G15DrVt4oBFS_agtyJwT2s6JWYgrU&index=81&t=0s
(Story starts at 6:55 mins)
MEDIA
FOX 5 DC
Washington Post
Washington Post
Bethesda teen uses hobby to help feed others
A rising junior at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, 16-year-old Henry Sowells is giving back to his community.
Washington Post
Washington Post
Washington Post
A Maryland teen picked up woodworking during the shutdown.
Now he sells his pieces to help the homeless.
CBS This morning
CBS This morning
CBS This morning
Community Building
MD Teen Donates Woodworking Profits to Charity to Help Feed Homeless.
ABC7
CBS This morning
CBS This morning
Bethesda teen raises money for the homeless through woodworking charity
100% of his profit goes to a local organization that serves the homeless: Bethesda Cares.
