My dream for Maker District is for it to be a solution to a common problem amongst makers. A problem that I myself face. Nothing is worse than having an idea be condemned to the pages of a notebook because you don’t have the tools, resources, space, knowledge or collaborators you need to turn that idea into a reality. Maker District is an all-in-one solution to that problem. Every tool, resource and class that you could need to fabricate anything that you want- and if we don’t have it, we will sure try to get it so that you can get the project done! And what’s better? A community of other, like minded people to network with, create with or just become friends with. My vision for this organization and facility includes targeted programming for kids/at-risk youth, veterans, men/women/families in crisis, and the homeless. I believe fully, that equipped with the right tools, training, guidance and structure, having access to a facility like ours will offer a life changing opportunity, giving these individuals the chance to create their dreams. Whether it’s sparking a child’s imagination encouraging them to pursue a STEAM career, an adult making an item to sell in their own store, inventing the next great product and bringing it to market, or receiving training to get a new trade career - sometimes, all it takes is accessibility and knowing that the resource is available to them.

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