by Community Forklift Team | Aug 2, 2022 | Community Giving Programs, Home Essentials Program
Part of Community Forklift’s mission is to provide free and low-cost materials to the community. Through the Home Essentials Program (HELP), we distribute free building materials, fixtures, appliances, and furniture to households with limited incomes. We are proud to...
by Susana Salazar | Jul 27, 2022 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
An educator’s job isn’t always confined to within the school’s walls. Community School Coordinator Camille Hill and School Counselor Adrienne Smith understand that their school — Templeton Elementary School — is part of the larger community. When they noticed that...
by Community Forklift Team | Jun 28, 2022 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs, Events, Events in the Community
Did you visit the Smithsonian Folklife Festival last weekend? It’s back and sustainability is front and center! One of the themes this year is Earth Optimism x Folklife: Inspiring Conservation Communities. Through workshops, performances, interactive art...
by Community Forklift Team | Jun 22, 2022 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
Port Towns Elementary School is one of the largest public elementary schools in Maryland and serves around 1,000 students in Prince George’s County. The school is also a community school, which means that the school community works together to ensure that the students...
by Susana Salazar | May 25, 2022 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
A patio table and chairs really make a difference in this apartment as it provides extra seating for the family of eight and helps maximize space in their new home. The Greater Washington, D.C., area welcomed more than 4,500 Afghan refugee allies after they were...
by Susana Salazar | Apr 27, 2022 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs
Imagine an oasis in the heart of the city, free from the noise, asphalt, and stress of urban living. After a long day or week, you can sit under the shade of a fruit tree and decompress. And in this story, you are sitting in a chair provided by Community Forklift....
