Have you walked into the Liberty Street Robot Supply & Repair recently and gasped? Have you exclaimed with delight and slight confusion, “This place looks different!”? Thanks to a team of super volunteers, you can now browse 826michigan shirts and sweatshirts on a special built-in rack, try out a laser maze game, walk, glide, or dance around in the space where the old counter used to be, AND press some fun buttons and dials that are now on the exposed back wall! This remodel is thanks in large part to October’s VOTM, who was an important member of the redesign team, bringing tools, materials, and vision, along with his carpentry expertise. Retail Manager Tom explains more: “Whenever we have a project that goes beyond my limited carpentry abilities, I call in Luke. And not just for the actual work; he’s also an essential part of the planning process. I often ask him if this is something that can be done. If it can be done, Luke expertly does it (for both the DRF and LSRS&R).” Our store has undergone a magical transformation — but this is just one example of the magic that Luke Jackson brings to our work.
On the other side of the red curtain, Luke is also involved with 826michigan as a volunteer and parent. He is currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education, and somehow has made the time to contribute his energy and talents as a volunteer in a variety of 826michigan programs, including Family Writing Labs, In-school Projects, and Drop-in Writing for Wee-bots.
In the spring, Luke continued his support of our programs as an 826michigan parent, bringing
Luke, thank you for your support of 826michigan as both a parent and volunteer. We’re grateful for the valuable, incredible help you give to our spaces, our programs, and our students. We can’t wait to see you and Luella back at Wee-bots and other programs this fall!