I started out making desktop names for everyone in my office. I was buying wood at Home Depot from their "culled lumber" pile. I was offered, and turned down, compensation for these projects They were my hobby. However, a few weeks later, an envelope with "Ward's
Scrollsaw Blade Fund" on the front of it suddenly appeared on the corner of my desk with $50.00 in various denominations within. I have done many projects for the office and every now and then, that envelope reappears.
Kevin, if people truly appreciate what your are doing for them, they would show it in some fashion. I know you are not looking to make money on your projects, but after a while, it looks like you are being taken advantage of.
Just my two cents..
Ward