Stemming from the 'Better Together' campaign Faith had in 2005; Rex and Mary Doty became part of the Happy Factory family in May of 2006 and started making toys in July of 2006. (www.HappyFactoryLasVegas.org) Click on 'The Story Begins'.
We are a 501C3, non-profit organization. No one draws a salary. As founder, Charles Cooley says, "We take some wood that would be wasted, mix it with some time that would be wasted, and make a toy to stimulate a mind so that it won't be wasted".
Our goal was to make 500 toys a year for the needy children of Las Vegas. In December of 2008, we gave away toy number 28,000!
We have over 45 clients in the Las Vegas area! Is God good or what!
Many companies in town have aided this mission. Please click on "Donors" and check them out. If possible, maybe even use their services.
Needs for 2009
- Home: We need 1500 - 2000 sq ft to make toys and allow the community to help. Youth groups, seniors, boy scouts, and anyone with a heart for children can help.
- Wood: Nothing happens until we get wood. Hard woods and poplar are what we need. Please refer us to any company you know that works with those types of wood.
- Donations: The tougher the times, the larger the need. Toys cost us $.50 each and we are shooting for 25,000 - 50,000 toys next year. That depends on whether or not we find a home.
Thanks for allowing us to share this special project with you
Blessings
Better Together
Rex & Mary Doty