Our Community Building Blocks program provided a free sink and low-cost refrigerator to CKC Farming, a quarter-acre urban farm in downtown Silver Spring! Read our blog for more info.
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Vintage History: a fascinating circa 1935 Chambers Model A gas range
Revered by vintage stove and cooking enthusiasts, this vintage 1935 Chambers gas range sold quickly in the reuse warehouse, but it’s such a fun appliance that we wanted to share it anyway! Read more about its fantastic features on our blog.
Lighting highlights: check out these fantastic fixtures in our eBay store!
We’ve listed some fantastic light fixtures in the Community Forklift eBay store. Sconces, pendants, chandeliers, and more are available for less than market price and ready for shipping or local pickup. Check out a few highlights on our blog!
Before and After: upcycle salvaged materials into fantastic creative projects
Whether it’s shining up vintage hardware for your new-to-you vintage solid wood door or turning salvaged flooring into some fabulous tables, Forklift Fans have been up to all sorts of creative pursuits with materials from the reuse warehouse!
High-end furniture by Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman and more
Score some luxury furniture for less while helping our nonprofit provide free and low-cost materials to the community. It’s a win-win!
Sounds like a great idea! IDEA Public Charter School recording studio
Students at IDEA Public Charter School in the Deanwood Community of Northeast DC constructed a sound booth for the school’s music room! Learn more on our blog.
Thanks and good luck to Philly Reclaim
This past weekend we picked up some salvaged materials from our compatriots in reuse at Philly Reclaim, who are closing their doors at the end of this week. Learn more on our blog.
Before and After: Fantastic projects made with salvaged materials
It’s always fun to see what creative people can do with salvaged materials. These projects using stuff from Community Forklift don’t disappoint! Check them out on our blog.
HELP 2022: Distributing free materials to neighbors in need
Community Forklift’s Home Essentials Program (HELP) provides free materials to households with limited incomes. Please read our blog to find out what we’ve been doing in 2022.
It Takes a Village: Community support at Templeton Elementary School
Templeton Elementary School staff worked with Community Forklift’s Community Building Blocks program to provide furnishings and other basic needs to student families. Read more on our blog.