Eagle Pipe Heating & Air Donates HVAC System to Youth Trades Program

Eagle Pipe Heating & Air, a locally owned HVAC and plumbing contractor serving Kitsap and Jefferson County, recently donated and installed a complete HVAC system at Community Works, a hands-on trades training program for teens and young adults at Short's Family Farm in Chimacum, Washington. The project was completed on April 21 in partnership with ServiceTitan's Power the Nation initiative. Community Works offers civic engagement and technical training in boat making, tiny house construction, and other skilled trades, operating out of a converted barn that had become unusable during colder months. The new energy-efficient thermostat allows year-round training in a comfortable setting.

Owner Lori Tschohl emphasized the impact: "This is where we could really make a difference - not only financially, but by spending time with this organization." The donation was supported by Thermal Supply and Daikin, offsetting equipment costs. Tschohl, also president of the Jefferson County Builders Association, has long advocated for workforce development, taking technicians to trade schools to introduce young people aged 16 and 17 to HVAC and plumbing careers. "We take technicians with us and say, 'These are gauges. These are our tools. This is what we do,' hoping to generate interest," she said.

Community Works students have previously built pantries for Dove House, a local women's shelter where Eagle Pipe also installed an HVAC system. Through Power the Nation, Eagle Pipe expanded its charitable giving, with check presentations expected to exceed prior amounts. Tschohl highlights technology's role in modern HVAC, including AI-powered tools from ServiceTitan, to attract younger audiences. "It's not just turning a wrench... This industry right now is in the absolute best position to not only utilize AI, but explore the future," she said. More information is available at eaglepipemechanical.com.