by Community Forklift Team | Jan 31, 2025 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
Upcycling secondhand doors into salvage art Can functional items be turned into fine art? That’s the challenge that was posed to art students at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Brian Davis, adjunct professor of sculpture, is inspired by the vision and...
by Community Forklift Team | Nov 22, 2024 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs, Home Essentials Program
Community Forklift is one of thirty nonprofits awarded a 2024 Prince George’s County Local Impact Grant. Administered through the Local Development Council and County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks, the award supports our community giving programs that provide free...
by Community Forklift Team | Nov 1, 2024 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
The health of the Potomac River is something that impacts all of us in the DMV, and the Alice Ferguson Foundation in Accokeek, MD is working to keep that mission at the forefront. This non-profit organization offers educational programs to people of all ages and walks...
by Community Forklift Team | Sep 26, 2024 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
Spend time in Hyattsville, MD, and it’s hard not to leave with a warm impression of the colorful, diverse, and welcoming community. It’s a town of artists, thinkers, and creators, and the Hyattsville Community Development Corp. exists to ensure that the vibrant nature...
by Community Forklift Team | Aug 29, 2024 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
Sasha Bruce Youthwork and AEC Cares Every young person needs a home. One Wednesday this summer, approximately 100 volunteers came together to renovate two historic townhouses that provide safety, support, and structure for youth who are facing adjudication in juvenile...
by Community Forklift Team | Jul 23, 2024 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
The idea of third spaces — places that are not home or work — is something that has become a part of the culture conversation in recent years. As people look for more connection, they’ve realized there are fewer of these spaces where they can gather with friends, have...
