Thank you to all who attended
🔧 Spring 2025 OPEN HOUSE! 🔧
Your presence helped make those two days truly meaningful! Whether you came to learn about our mission, reconnect with mentors and friends, or simply explore the Bendix workshop, we’re so glad you were part of it.
We welcomed a dynamic mix of families, educators, tradespeople, community leaders, and first-time visitors. You asked great questions, shared powerful stories, and offered thoughtful ideas that we’re actively working to implement. Most importantly, you saw what’s possible when young people are given the tools, mentorship, and confidence to thrive.
Special thanks go to our incredible mentors, board members, and volunteers who made the event possible—and to our generous donors and supporters who keep our Toolmanship Mentoring Program running strong. This summer, our team is working hard to reduce waitlist time, grow our mentor base, and get ready for an exciting Fall 2025 season.
If you missed the Open House—or want to visit again—we’d love to host you for a tour or hands-on session. And let us know here if you’d like to be the first to know when our Fall 2025 Open House date is announced to get on the list.
Together, we’re restoring mechanical self-reliance—one student at a time! Enjoy the gallery of photos from the Open House below.
With gratitude,
The Bendix Academy Team
If you missed our May Open House, Bendix Academy invites you to schedule a time to stop by for a tour to see how we’re inspiring the next generation of toolmen. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a visit will give you a true understanding!
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