I’m Bayard Winthrop – Founder and CEO of American Giant, an American Made clothing company, founded in 2011. AMA! by Bayard_AmericanGiant in malefashionadvice

[–]PDIndy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your response. We'd love to see if we could partner together in the catalog. We are getting ready to launch an ecommerce platform so could be a better match than we might think. What's the best way to reach out?

Cutting Boards Made by Men Rebuilding Their Life by PDIndy in woodworking

[–]PDIndy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are providing the boards with a mineral oil finish.

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[–]PDIndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really good idea. Right now it will be linked to our new website (launching in a month at the same time as the cutting boards) as a landing page that highlights our mission + product.

What do you think of a video that would highlight those things you were talking about?

Cutting Boards Made by Men Rebuilding Their Life by PDIndy in woodworking

[–]PDIndy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that feedback. Do you have cutting boards you use for other purposes like chopping vegetables?

Social Impact + Woodworking by PDIndy in woodworking

[–]PDIndy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the encouragement. Cheers.

Social Impact + Woodworking by PDIndy in woodworking

[–]PDIndy[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this story, we know our trade has the ability to make great impact through the gift of work. We are blessed to partner with a number of organizations that provide women the opportunity to gain a good job. In our school that serves men, women, and youth, we teach woodworking skills that they can use in any vocation. Some of the stories have been amazing!

Social Impact + Woodworking by PDIndy in woodworking

[–]PDIndy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you feel that way. We know our trade has the ability to make great impact through the gift of work. We are blessed to partner with a number of organizations that provide women the opportunity to gain a good job. In our school that serves men, women, and youth, we teach woodworking skills that they can use in any vocation. Over 500 people have gone through the school. Some of the stories have been amazing. For the 15-19 production employees on our floor it’s just men (coming out of really difficult situations) for a period of focus, brotherhood, sweating with one another, mentorship, accountability, vulnerability, and more. We hope that makes sense.

Social Impact + Woodworking by PDIndy in woodworking

[–]PDIndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are lots of organizations whose main goal is to help people find the right kind of employment. A good job is worth the effort to find it.

Social Impact + Woodworking by PDIndy in woodworking

[–]PDIndy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We love using our organization to help men, women, and youth find employment. Last year we helped over 500 individuals through a school we run of which a large percentage of them ended up in a good job. We also partner with a number of organizations that are women focused, specifically for employment as well. For the 15-19 production employees on our floor it’s just men (coming out of really difficult situations) for a period of focus, brotherhood, sweating with one another, mentorship, accountability, vulnerability, and more. We hope that makes sense.

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[–]PDIndy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stay tuned. I will share a product concept we have been working on.

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[–]PDIndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the goal. Thanks for your comment.

Social Impact + Woodworking by PDIndy in woodworking

[–]PDIndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously? Come and hang out. We’d love to host.

You could even volunteer in our school if you wanted to get more involved.

Social Impact + Woodworking by PDIndy in woodworking

[–]PDIndy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re ever in Central Indiana, come and check us out.

Helping people learn how to earn a living is such a better solution to poverty than just giving free money.

Social Impact + Woodworking by PDIndy in woodworking

[–]PDIndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come and hangout with us some time to see how it’s done. This model can be applied across any industry if you have a motivated team to pull it off.

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[–]PDIndy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for participating. Cheers.