Wooden It Be Lovely is a Social Enterprise to help mothers in need. The mission of “WIBL” is to offer hope to mothers recovering from lives of poverty and/or addiction by building relationships, teaching new job skills, supporting recovery efforts, and providing a means of financial support through employment.
The mothers are employed to refurbish and sell donated wooden furniture alongside church and community volunteers while their young children are cared for onsite. This transitional employment empowers mothers to move towards lives of economic stability and enhanced well being for themselves and their children.
How can a busy Springfield Mom help? You can volunteer and paint with the Associates, donate old wooden furniture they might have around the house (or their parents or grandparents), tell your friends about the ministry, teach a class, and like us on facebook!
Mostly, attend one of our sales and get a great new piece of furniture for their home at a great price.
Wooden it be Lovely is a ministry of Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church founded by member, Margaret Ann Jessup, now the Director of the program. Margaret Ann was recognized as the recipient of the ATHENA award for her contributions to mentoring women and improving our community through her time, talents and wonderful volunteer staff.
