by Community Forklift Team | Nov 14, 2025 | Materials, News, Special Items
Community Forklift and the Anacostia Watershed Society team up to keep canoes in use and accessible. We know at Community Forklift that the value of materials doesn’t end when an item’s owner no longer needs it — it’s just the start of a new story. That’s why we’re...
by Community Forklift Team | Nov 7, 2025 | Events, Events at Community Forklift, News
An evening of creativity, community, and gratitude for two decades of reuse Our 20th Anniversary Salvage Soirée was a celebration and heartfelt reflection on two decades of lifting up our community through reuse. On October 16, 2025, friends, donors, partners, and...
by Community Forklift Team | Oct 28, 2025 | Events, Events at Community Forklift, News, Reuse Inspiration
A creative collaboration turning salvaged materials into inspiring spaces At Community Forklift’s recent Salvage Soirée on October 16 and Community Day on October 18th, creativity and sustainability took center stage with five interactive salvaged spaces curated by a...
by Community Forklift Team | Oct 3, 2025 | Community Building Blocks, Donating Materials, Events at Community Forklift, News
Having opened its doors in November of 2005, Community Forklift celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2025. It’s fitting as part of the milestone commemoration to highlight some of the people, organizations, and businesses that have been essential in the growth and...
by Community Forklift Team | Aug 21, 2025 | News
Millions of tons of building materials are sent to the landfill every year. Fortunately, salvaging and repurposing construction materials is gaining traction as an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative. Using salvaged building materials in construction and DIY...
by Community Forklift Team | Nov 11, 2024 | News, Reuse Inspiration
Would you like to share Before and After photos from a creative reuse project that you’ve completed using salvaged materials from Community Forklift? Send the photos and a short description to outreach@CommunityForklift.org or tag us in a post on Instagram, Facebook,...
