When the pandemic closed school, Jonathan Chambers encouraged students who were learning from home. He built them kid-size desks… for free! “I felt God kind of led me, you know, on the whole thing.” Inspired by God and driven by compassion, Chambers, owner of Gateway Construction & Development, wanted to “give these kids something that they can create their own space to do some learning.” He had heard of young students curling into closets and other areas to try and find a quiet and productive place to do their schoolwork at home. And Jonathan realized an appropriate size desk could make a big difference.
He had the skills – and just asked for enough wood to eventually build 110 desks for kids in Pontiac, Michigan. Most were for pre-schoolers. “One gentleman, Terry, said his daughter just loved her new desk!”
Seeing how the community pitched in with donations, how God guided the project, and how children reacted, Jonathan shares, “It’s been a really amazing journey for me, personally.”
We invite you to share in our complete story podcast just below to hear how Jonathan made this blessing happen from idea - to innovation - to completion. And hear how he credits God for all of it.