We are military veterans and other volunteers that make wooden Christmas toys for abused and/or underprivileged children. No one receives compensation of any type. We started in 1944 and strive to put a quality wooden toy into the hands of as many underprivileged children at Christmas time as possible at no charge.
We begin working the second week of January, three days a week, every week until Thanksgiving.
We are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Texas as a pure 501(c)(3) charity so any donation to Hobby Crafters Foundation is tax deductible.
Total donations of $5,000 to purchase/repair equipment and supplies for wood working.
Mission Statement
HOBBY CRAFTERS FOUNDATION, INC. (HCF)
WWW.HOBBYCRAFTERS.ORG
Kids, Christmas, Volunteers
1. We strive to put handmade wooden toys into the hands of underprivileged kids.
• HCF has been making wooden toys for kids since Christmas of 1944.
• In 2021, HFC delivered over 6,500 toys to charities for distribution.
• HCF’s goal for 2022, is 7,000 wooden toys.
2. Christmas is a special time for kids.
• We try to insure that as many disadvantaged kids as we can reach have a present for Christmas.
• HCF currently serves 25 – 30 Charites.
3. All our Toymakers are volunteers.
• No one receives any compensation for their work.
• There are currently approximately 40 toymakers volunteering weekly.
• In 2021, HFC wooden toys won a Second Place and 2 Honorable Mentions at the Texas State Fair.
4. Ways you can help HCF continue the good work into the future:
• Cash contributions are deeply appreciated. Donations can be made at our website http://www.hobbycrafters.org/
• Donations of materials, such as lumber, sandpaper, dowels, wooden wheels, glue, and many other items used to build the toys.
• Donations of wood working machines in good condition.
• Volunteer to work in the shop.
o Men and women are needed in many different capacities.
o Woodworking experience is not a requirement.
HCF is a not-for-profit Foundation
Please review our website at http://www.hobbycrafters.org/
We are also found at North Texas Giving Day and on Texas Country Reporter.
The Foundation is registered with the IRS, so all donations are tax deductible.
Donations to purchase/repair equipment and supplies for wood working.
Volunteers to work in the shop making wooden toys.
Organization name
Hobby Crafters Foundation, Inc.
Causes
Domestic/Family Violence & Advocacy, Veterans
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
Address
1910 Platinum Street