Turtleworks' Voice

Turtleworks has been operating for three and a half years, providing hands-on training for young adults and school students with special needs in personalized computerized embroidery. We have worked with school districts and adult day programs to train students in...
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On Troy's birthday, Executive Director Sylvia Yeh decided to surprise him with the perfect gift: a personalized towel set featuring his favorite thing. Sylvia worked with Sherry Meng and her team at Turtleworks, and Troy was ecstatic. A simple act of kindness can go a long way, and it’s our hope that our long-lasting products can be gifts that keep on giving.
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As one of the most popular multinational chain coffeehouses, Starbucks alongside many other café shops provides shirts, hats, or aprons with their logo on them to employees. The manager at San Jose Starbucks had an idea to show appreciation to...
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In the past year, Turtleworks has provided for over 240 businesses and individuals. Here are 4 heartwarming customer stories that show the power of embroidery in the community. We hope they inspire you to design your own embroidery to empower the special needs community or give a personalized gift for your family and friends!
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Although it may not seem like much, a single penny can make a huge difference to a small business. Here at Turtleworks, we are lucky enough to have received grants and donations, which has allowed us to implement new classes and train more individuals. Read more about what we have done with the money and how it has impacted us!

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