by Susana Salazar | Sep 23, 2021 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
September 23, 2021 The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has created a spike in the number of communities facing food insecurity. Even with businesses, organizations, and schools reopening, many communities are still struggling with low access to affordable and nutritious...
by Susana Salazar | Sep 9, 2021 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
Judge S. Woods Elementary School created a Covid Assessment Response Evaluation/Exam (CARE) Room using free materials through Community Forklift’s Community Building Blocks Program. Prince George’s County Public Schools welcomed back students this week for...
by Susana Salazar | Aug 26, 2021 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
Since 2011, the nonprofit Hyacinth’s Place has been a safe haven for homeless women in the District of Columbia who live with a mental health diagnosis. Last September, Community Forklift’s Community Building Blocks (CBB) program provided Hyacinth’s Place with free...
by Susana Salazar | Jul 27, 2021 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
July 27, 2021 The town of Colmar Manor is a vibrant suburb of over 1,400 people situated between the Anacostia River and Bladensburg Road. Within the town lies the hidden gems of two community gardens managed by the Colmar Manor Garden Club, a group of gardeners with...
by Scott Buga | Jun 3, 2021 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
One of Community Forklift’s nonprofit partners, Uniting US, recently opened the Summer with the Arts exhibition in collaboration with the Military Women’s Memorial. Located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery and open to the public...
by Susana Salazar | May 13, 2021 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
As schools and educators were preparing to return to school for in-person learning, Mt. Rainier Elementary School decided to show their appreciation for teachers by transforming its existing Teacher’s Lounge into an inviting vibrant space where staff can relax!...
