Charlie Martin
Empire Truck Works | Fabrication & Design
Abigail Martin
Stay-at-Home Mom
This couple appreciates the local and small town feel of Bend where it’s easy to know seemingly everyone and feel cared for by those around them. They also love the active outdoor lifestyle that keeps people enjoying God’s creation.
Q&A with Charlie and Abigail
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Charlie: I was honored and excited. After not being able to participate last year, I was thrilled when I was asked this year.
Abigail: What a fun and different way to raise money for a non-profit!
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Charlie: I said yes because I love to take on a challenge and I am passionate about the mission of Furnish Hope.
Abigail: I said yes because I’m excited to be a part of making a difference in our community.
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Charlie: Each day brings a new challenge but also a wide range of opportunities to create what our customers envision.
Abigail: Raising a little human! -
Charlie: I enjoy the outdoors and working on projects, but most of all I’m passionate about being a husband and a father.
Abigail: I love doing anything outdoors, exercising and keeping my body healthy.
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Charlie: My mom, Megan, has greatly inspired me through her mission of bringing hope to families in need. She inspires me to be optimistic and to try and see opportunity in every moment.
Abigail: My mother-in-law, Megan, has inspired hope in my life by seeing the needs in others and finding ways to fill them.
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Charlie: Hope looks like looking forward to the days to come while enjoying living in the days you once prayed for.
Abigail: Hope looks like lending a hand to someone in need to show them that they matter.

