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I was cleaning the shop and came across this. Obvi

I was cleaning the shop and came across this. Obviously people are having fun with out me, not cool.

Most of the programs that opened Friday filled up

Most of the programs that opened Friday filled up quickly but not to worry a bunch more open tonight. Head to the website to see what is coming available. Don't forget to tell any young people that would appreciate being part of OK. https://organizedkaos.org/programs/

We told students that this week was our last week

We told students that this week was our last week of zoom and had a surprising reaction. At least a hand full of students verbally expressed their disappointment to ending our weekly zoom hangout. I guess it is good to end on a high note. Check out summer programs https://organizedkaos.org/programs/

We split the mentors up over 3 nights, for smaller

We split the mentors up over 3 nights, for smaller groups. The last 2 nights and again tonight we have had axe throwing and awesome steaks from Carls Meats. It is a way we get to have fun with the mentors.

Summer programs registration starts this Thursday

Summer programs registration starts this Thursday and some more next Monday. Take a look on our website to see all the things that are coming. Registration typically fills up very quickly. https://organizedkaos.org/programs/

This week we want to appreciate the work that Jaco

This week we want to appreciate the work that Jacob Tigchelaar has done at Organized Kaos. Jacob is the kind of guy that can come in on a Monday evening and instantly raise the spirits of everyone in the room. Possessing both an easy-going mentality and an energetic personality, Jacob does a great job of reaching out to his two students, Nathan and Chase, while also raising the spirits of everyone with his outgoing personality. He also brings years of framing experience to our OK General Construction program and teaches quality skills and ability to the students.

Summer programs will be opening very soon and when

Summer programs will be opening very soon and when they do, they will fill up very quickly. DM if you want to be added to the email list so you know how/when to register. Summer programs are the easiest time to try out OK because there are no reserved spots for ongoing mentorship, meaning more openings! Share this with anyone you think would benefit from an OK program. Can’t wait!

House Prices are crazy high, eh. For the last numb

House Prices are crazy high, eh. For the last number of years, I have heard that it is impossible to get into home ownership. It is a difficult goal to accomplish, but I came to the realization the other day that EVERY ONE of our dozens of trades mentors own their home. This is regardless of age! We have younger mentors ages 22, 25, 25, 27 and going up from there. In our group of youngest mentors: some are married some single, some are single income some dual income, some have children some do not, some attended post secondary some did not.
I think there are several factors that lead to their ability to purchase a home. I want to point out 2 specifically. First, the trades are a great career path to earn great money starting early. Second, there is a different mindset in people who give their time to mentor a younger person. God teaches us to live generously. Generous people (time or money or things) are people you want to be around. Generous people are more likely to be promoted because people like them. They are typically better at their job because they are happier. These mentors are people teaching young people who are not necessarily easy to teach. Would you hire/promote someone who can teach their trades to other employees? At OK, they are doing much more than teaching trades, they are mentoring in life. Would you hire/promote someone who demonstrates strong moral character?
Become a person of generosity.

For those of you who have ever volunteered, you kn

For those of you who have ever volunteered, you know that you're working with a limited number of hours to donate to an organization in a week. Gord Stuart gives the precious hours that he has, donating his skills and talents to his two students, Mikey and Blake. As a general contractor, Gord has a wealth of knowledge to draw from to teach about many different skilled trades. But what sets Gord apart is his willingness to build into his students, getting to know them and taking a genuine interest in their lives. Thank you Gord for all that you do at OK.

2 weeks ago, in our zoom hang out one of our stude

2 weeks ago, in our zoom hang out one of our students suggested playing a game he knew of. In regular OK fashion we listen to suggestions and implement, when possible, even if we have a plan already. It happens regularly when the suggestion turns out awesome. This game was a lot of fun so we played it again the next week.

About 4 years ago the owners of @frfhydraulic wal

About 4 years ago the owners of @frfhydraulic walked into our empty shop. They said we needed good work benches and got some for us (as seen in boxes in the back of my truck). In the time since then hundreds of projects have been built on those benches and hundreds of real conversations have been had well working at, sitting around and even eating at those benches. They have been a central piece in the relationships built at Organized Kaos.

It's an unique opportunity to have someone volunte

It's an unique opportunity to have someone volunteering in your organization who graduated out of the program. Andrew Eelkema continued on with OK after graduating from high school and starting an electrical apprenticeship. Now he mentors two students, Logan and Matthew, and passes on the new things he's learning working as an electrical apprentice. On top of all that, and I'm not making this up, Andrew saved a baby deer a couple weeks back. He found an injured fawn on the side of the road, carried it to safety, and called animal control. So, while also being a dedicated mentor, he's a hero, going out of his way to save Bambi. Keep up the good work Andrew! #lifeandtrade #hopeandpurpose

Learned A community member is support OK this seas

Learned A community member is support OK this season with a portion of sales from their fathers day box. https://the-care-package-box.square.site/product/the-father-s-day-box/16

Students have still been building at home. If you

Students have still been building at home. If you like something show some support to his business. The Page is BoardsbyMathew

You'll never meet a more down-to-earth, humble guy

You'll never meet a more down-to-earth, humble guy than Randy Hubick, who is one of the most attentive mentors that we have at OK. Randy dedicates his time into mentoring two young men, Richard and Evan, and even spends time visiting his students outside of the shop. He's created such a bond with his students that one of the students considers him like an adoptive grandpa. Randy's greatest strength is his outgoing nature, and with a joke or a kind word is able to put anyone at ease. Thank you, Randy for all that you do for OK.

We are excited with the announcement of summer cam

We are excited with the announcement of summer camps being allowed to open. With that we will be looking for one small outdoor project like a deck. DM or call if your interested.

You have seen it before. We are going to feel it a

You have seen it before. We are going to feel it again this week as we buy materials getting ready for students to come back. Does anyone want to become a monthly donor of one 2x4/month? JK we try to get as much as possible back from project sales. :P

Dropped off another Little free pantry couple week

Dropped off another Little free pantry couple weeks ago the 3rd one used for this purpose. When we started building these from the remains of the last trades competition, we had no Idea what they would be used for. We knew we wanted to teach our students framing, roofing, insulation, drywall and a bunch of life skills. I guess God had it in mind for that they would go to feed the hungry.
#lifeandtrade #hopeandpurpose #littlefreepantry

We did not remember this was happening but thank y

We did not remember this was happening but thank you to all that voted for OK. We are happy to see Lady Bug at the top of the list. That is the young lady we built a small shed for at the end of last year.
#lifeandtrade #hopeandpurpose #nonprofit

Caleb Haines is one of the very dedicated mentors

Caleb Haines is one of the very dedicated mentors at Organized Kaos, donating his time, and pouring into the youth that he works with. It's admirable to see how strong of a relationship Caleb has built with his student Isaac. Even during the lockdown, when we've gone back to online shop time, Caleb has been one of the most dedicated mentors, spending time with Isaac through one-on-one breakout sessions. Willing to jump in and help when needed, this past week, Caleb played a big role in setting up a game for the students during our online shop time. Without mentors like Caleb, we wouldn't be able to run the programs that we offer at OK.

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