Community Forklift donated cans of spray paint to the Hopscotch Project created by Let’s Play America, a local nonprofit that facilitates play activities. Read our blog to find out more!
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Freezin’ for a reason: help us fight climate change!
Support Community Forklift staff in their icy plunge to support the Chesapeake Climate Action Network!
Diamonds in the rough: simple hardware paint removal
Removing layers of old paint from your window and door hardware can be pretty easy and you don’t have to use harsh chemicals to do it!
LEGOs at the loading dock: a DC student’s toy reuse mission
A DC high school student collected almost 600 pounds of LEGOs to send to a nonprofit that provides educational opportunities to children in Uganda, Kenya, and Botswana. Read the blog for more info!
Create stylish wall art using salvaged door backplates!
Looking for a fun wall covering idea that uses upcycled materials? How about salvaged door plates?
Salvaged materials shine in this beautiful bathroom renovation
Check out this beautiful bathroom renovation done with some awesome Community Forklift finds, from the Portuguese wall tile to the 1928 sink. Read our blog for more info and a video tour!
Community Forklift is a helpful reuse resource for small local businesses
In response to the pandemic, a DC hair stylist used salvaged materials from Community Forklift to build a backyard hair salon so he can continue to see clients during the winter. Read about this project and more on our blog!
Meet 3 of the 189 households we’ve helped this year in the Home Essentials Program!
Community Forklift’s Home Essentials Program provides free home improvement materials to households with limited means. Read our blog to meet some of our grant recipients!
Community Forklift and Slow Building — Slow is the new Fast
Community Forklift supports the ethos of “slow building” that centers on environmental sustainability, affordability, quality, durability, and health. Read our blog for more info!
Donor Spotlight: TW Perry
Building materials supplier TW Perry supports reuse with another material donation to Community Forklift! Visit our blog for more info.