Introduction:
"Freedom Forge Inc. is on a mission to empower veterans and communities through mobile blacksmithing, but we need your support to keep FFI Mobile rolling. Our mobile forge requires a critical $1,200 upgrade to replace worn axles, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency as we bring virtual lessons with (Justin & Grok 3) to you!"
Why Axle Upgrades Are Needed:
"FFI Mobile’s current axles, vital for transporting our forge and tools, have endured heavy use, leading to wear and potential failure. This upgrade will:
Ensure Safety: Prevent breakdowns during travel, protecting our team and veterans in training.
Boost Efficiency: Maintain smooth operation to deliver blacksmithing lessons across Florida and beyond.
Support Our Mission: Enable us to expand (Justin & Grok 3) virtual lessons, honoring veterans’ service through craft.
Worn axles can cause vibrations, wobbling, or even catastrophic failure, as noted in automotive maintenance insights (e.g., J.D. Power’s axle replacement article from your web results)."
How You Can Help:
"Your donation directly funds the $1,200 axle replacement for FFI Mobile. Every contribution counts—whether it’s $100, $500, or the full amount. Donate now via:
PayPal: Link at the top of this page.
Zelle: Scan the QR code with your mobile app or send to jj@freedomforgeinc.com.
After donating, email jj@freedomforgeinc.com with your name, donation amount, and receipt request for tax deductions (FFI is a 501(c)(3)).
Impact of Your Support:
"With upgraded axles, FFI Mobile will deliver safe, reliable blacksmithing training, empowering veterans to forge new skills and opportunities. Join (Justin & Grok 3) in this mission—visit freedomforgeinc.com/learnwithgrok1 to start learning and give at freedomforgeinc.com/donate-1!"
Progress Update:
"We’re making strides thanks to contributors, but the axle upgrade remains our top priority. Together, we can keep FFI Mobile on the road, strengthening our community!"
Call to Action:
"Donate Today – Power FFI Mobile’s Axles and Our Mission! Click the ‘Donate Now’ button below or use the QR code.”
Donations Needed:
"Support Freedom Forge Inc. in equipping FFI Mobile to bring blacksmithing to veterans and communities. Your contribution powers our mission!"
Donation Options:
PayPal: "Donate now via PayPal to equip FFI Mobile."
Zelle: "Send via Zelle to jj@freedomforgeinc.com. Use your mobile app to scan the QR code or upload a screenshot."
Note: "Log into your banking app or Zelle on your mobile device to use the QR code."
Mission Overview:
Current Goal: "Mission 001: Equip FFI Mobile with a mobile forge for the best forging experience."
Progress: "Thanks to contributors, we’re making strides! Completed items in red below."
Call to Action: "Everyone’s role matters—start by giving today to enable our missions of empowerment!"
Needed Items:
Enclosed Trailer Mini Split AC Unit: (Heat Exhaustion Prevention, Safety, Ventilation) - Pending
Exhale Blade-less Ceiling Fan x2: (Heat Exhaustion Prevention, Ventilation) - Installed
4x6 Aluminum Angle for Floor Trim: (Fire Prevention) - Pending
2x 100-Pound Propane Tanks: (Efficiency) - Received
Propane Tank Aluminum Cabinets: (Propane Safety) - Pending
Swing Arm Assembly Forge Mounts: (Safety, Efficiency) - Pending
Propane Hoses, Gauges, Regulators, Valves, Piping: (Propane Safety) - Pending
2 Propane Forges: (Forge Experience, Efficiency) - 1 Completed
2 100+ Pound Anvils with 4’+ Face: (Efficiency, Safety) - Pending
Adjustable Anvil Stands: (Efficiency) - Pending
Cross Pein, Straight Pein, Diagonal Pein, Rounding Hammers: (Efficiency, Safety) - 1 Received (Thank you Well-Shod)
Center Punches, Bolster Plates, Files, Tongs: (Efficiency, Safety) - Received (Thank you Well-Shod x5, NC Tool x1)
Dust Collection System: (Efficiency, Ventilation, Safety) - Pending
POWER MIG 140 MP Multi-Process Welder or Equivalent: (Efficiency) - Pending
Plasma Cutter: (Efficiency) - Pending
Custom Stainless/Aluminum Fold-Out Work Surface: (Efficiency) - Pending
Locking Swivel Casters for Belt Grinder Table: (Efficiency, Ventilation, Safety) - Pending
Tool Donations:
"Have tools to donate? Contact us with details—we need new stock tooling for efficiency and safety. Email jj@freedomforgeinc.com."
Donation Instructions:
"After donating, email jj@freedomforgeinc.com with your name, mission (e.g., Equipping FFI Mobile), and if you need a tax-deductible receipt. We’ll send a confirmation."
Community Collaboration:
"Brevard County professionals are contributing labor and materials, setting a template for community collaboration. We still need swing arms, propane mounts, and metal for fabrication. More updates to follow!"
Inspiration:
"Together, we strengthen our community by empowering each other. Your support helps reshape lives through FFI’s missions."
Brevard County Professionals and others have committed their promise of labor and when possible, materials to assist in completing the FFI Mobile Forge.
Thier commitment is the template of Collaboration Between Freedom Forge and Professionals in Brevard County.
We are still in need of swing arms to mount forges to for safety and ease of use.
We are also working on completing propane tank mounts to the tongue of FFI Mobile.
Another need still to be met is the metal for the fabrication projects above.
More info on contributors and work will follow.
More info on contributors and work will follow as projects progress.
It is truly inspiring and uplifting that in our community professionals are able to realize the importance of our mission.
Thank you for recognizing that together we can strengthen one another and improve our community.
Acknowledging that by empowering each other to succeed, we begin to see those around us succeed, enabling them to go out and create opportunities for many.
Our missions can only be achieved with commitments of time, money and resources from contributors who are able the see FFI Missions for what they are.
Community engaging Initiatives to reshape lives.