Several years ago, two men on the Olympic Peninsula met regularly to cut and donate firewood to local auctions and families in need. Through the Sequim Sunrise Rotary Club, they learned about Path From Poverty in 2018. The men agreed that Path From Poverty was a good cause and decided to lend their support!

The group of woodcutters grew by several members, men ranging from their 60s to their 90s. Each week, this team of lumberjacks meets to cut wood that has been donated by tree removal experts. The trees are cut and delivered to Jack’s home, where the lumberjacks get to work. They cut the wood into logs and then deliver the cords to the local community. Most of the cords are sold and the proceeds are donated to Path From Poverty, while some are given to families in need. In 2022 alone, the team put in 1,000 hours and drove over 6,000 miles delivering cords of firewood.

Since 2016, the Woodcutters team has donated over $63,000 to Path From Poverty, making a significant impact in the lives of Kenyan women. Jack notes, “Besides the donations we make to PFP, we benefit from the exercise but mainly we enjoy each other's company and have become close friends.”

Read more about the Woodcutters at the Sequim Gazette:

Sequim woodcutters find friendship while raising thousands for nonprofit | Sequim Gazette