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This team had quite the adventure with this table.

This team had quite the adventure with this table.
Lori came to us with a slab of wood and asked us to turn it into a table as a surprise for her husband. The piece itself was not a very nice piece to work with but it had a story, It was from a tree that washed up at their cottage during a crazy storm.
The team built a router sled and leveled it out, then they got to work on something they had never done before, epoxy. A few mistakes were made, and the floor was epoxied instead of the crack. After that the wood just kept absorbing all the epoxy. 1700 applications of epoxy later it was finished, and the legs put on the team had a beautiful table.
Great Job, Isaac, Jeremy, Dave, and Dave.
Remember OK in your year end giving.

I was told I was not allowed to share these pictur

I was told I was not allowed to share these pictures until after Christmas. When I ask the Monday crew what they wanted to do for their last day, they decided they wanted to try out the CNC machine to make Christmas presents. Gord (dad) came in with a Lego themed coat hook that we also built. It was definitely a push getting it all done but the students had some cool gifts to bring home.

The last day of the year is upon us, take time to

The last day of the year is upon us, take time to enjoy it. If you are doing any year end giving please consider Organized Kaos. https://organizedkaos.org/donate/

Program Registration opens today at 3pm. Limited s

Program Registration opens today at 3pm. Limited spots so get on there quick. We are excited about the line up of programs for 2022, the ones we have spots for and all the others.

A week ago I was in the shop where I got to see th

A week ago I was in the shop where I got to see these beautiful projects finished up and taken home. It is a great team of students and mentors.

Couple weeks ago we celebrated Christmas with some

Couple weeks ago we celebrated Christmas with some of our mentors and their wives. I was a time of food, fun, gifts, and the most beautiful trophies (from my super unbiased opinion :P ). Thank you to all who gave us door prizes. Even more so I want to thank the mentors for what they do every week.

After a few delays we are back doing Rewards Progr

After a few delays we are back doing Rewards Program once again. You know know we work to emotionally and mentally prepare students for the trades. Did you know we also physically prepare them. With time spent in the shop students are equipped with tools. approximately every 50hrs they get a new tool. We also get a coffee together giving us a chance to chat outside of shop time.

Every single person is working with 168 hours in t

Every single person is working with 168 hours in their week. And although it doesn’t seem like much, even giving up three hours of your time can be difficult. In spite of everything that Caleb Haines has on his plate, he diligently dedicates three hours a week to Organized Kaos to build into his two students, Isaac and Lexi. He has a way of explaining complex mechanical issues to his students in a simple, easy to understand manner. And Caleb’s work mentoring his students doesn't stop when he leaves the shop. Caleb plays video games with Isaac when he has the time, and takes time out of his busy week to check in. Thanks for all that you do, Caleb!

Organized Kaos is doing a Day of Clean Up and Reor

Organized Kaos is doing a Day of Clean Up and Reorganizing on Dec 21 from 9am to 4:30pm. This is the first day in redoing the shop. Every time we bring in new mentors, new students, and new tools, the shop fills up more. We need to rethink our layout. If your interest in joining in on the fun connect with me.

A great character trait to have when working with

A great character trait to have when working with youth is the ability to be in the moment, to focus in on the youth rather than the task at hand. Dave Tuttle, one of our carpentry mentors, has really begun to understand this concept, as he focuses in on his students while they’re working away. It can be hard in the shop with all the loud tools, like the planer or joiner, to be able to make conversation with the students. But over the last few months, Dave has really taken the time to get to know his students better as they worked on an epoxy table. The simple, quiet work of pouring a epoxy has allowed room for rich and fruitful conversations with his students, and allowed him to ask about their lives and to joke with them. Great job with taking the time to be in the moment, and to be a mentor to your students, Dave!

I am looking forward to sharing the final product

I am looking forward to sharing the final product of this lamp with you. The electricians got creative and stepped out their comfort zone. Poured a concrete base, made a wooden stand and installing LED lights. You will be impressed.

Samantha discovered that one of our vices weren’

Samantha discovered that one of our vices weren’t working and decided to fix it. First plan of attack was to get a hammer, didn’t work. Then she got a saw, didn’t work. Then with some assistants discovered the real problem and got to work fixing it.

Did you know we have break time everyday? We take

Did you know we have break time everyday? We take 15 minutes every program to have a snack a chat. Dave VK prepares bins for every program. It is fun opening our bin every week to find out what snacks we get for the night. I wonder we get tonight.

Today is a good day to say thank you. Thank you to

Today is a good day to say thank you. Thank you to those who partnered with us on Tuesday. I also want to thank all of you for your support of OK in so many ways.

A surprise Gift. The Salvation Army Brantford & Pa

A surprise Gift. The Salvation Army Brantford & Paris Community & Family... approached us to build them a food donation bin for Sobeys in Paris. The team happened to finish at a great time to give it away instead of collecting payment. Thank you for feeding our community. Today is our Giving Tuesday fundraiser. https://organizedkaos.org/

The third top voted by you is the Brantford Blessi

The third top voted by you is the Brantford Blessing Centre We brought them a decorative garden planter, we hope you like it. Thank you for feeding our community.
Today is our Giving Tuesday fundraiser. https://organizedkaos.org/

Giving Tuesday delivery number 2 was to the @prcbr

Giving Tuesday delivery number 2 was to the @prcbrant Pregnancy & Resource Centre -Brant We met with Julie and Karen dropping off 2 gifts. first a kids picnic table, we heard kids chairs were falling over. 2nd was a decorative coffee table.
Today is our Giving Tuesday fundraiser. https://organizedkaos.org/

Today I get to be Santa Clause and drop off Gifts

Today I get to be Santa Clause and drop off Gifts made by student to charities voted for by you. Thank for caring for our community. First on the list is @whynotyouthcentre Why Not Youth Centre. No one was home so, they will find it soon 🙂
Today is our Giving Tuesday fundraiser. https://organizedkaos.org/

TODAY IS THE DAY to Partner in Life and Trade with

TODAY IS THE DAY to Partner in Life and Trade with Organized Kaos. The first month of any monthly donation will be for today only be multiplied by 10. follow the link. https://organizedkaos.org/

Stories from last week. Jeff and his two students,

Stories from last week.
Jeff and his two students, Justin and Danessa, started working on a veneer stone wall. They accomplished this by getting the base set up by laying down a mesh layer and covering it with mortar. Then they laid six blocks on top, and the goal is to create a 3 to 4 foot concrete block wall, which they will affix stone veneer (thin stone) onto. It's going to look great, guys!
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday https://organizedkaos.org/

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