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.
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Earn double loyalty points on salvaged materials thru February 28!
Earn double loyalty points on salvaged materials from our reuse warehouse! Sign up for our free loyalty program at our front desk.
Outfitting the Community With Low-Cost Alternatives to New Items
Community Forklift’s reuse warehouse store serves as a low-cost resource for those who are in need of home essentials but can’t afford to pay retail price.
Local Impact Grant supports our community giving programs
Community Forklift is one of thirty nonprofits awarded a 2024 Prince George’s County Local Impact Grant. The grant supports our community giving programs providing free materials to nonprofits and households. Visit our website to learn more!
Salvage Inspiration! Home projects with reused materials
Salvage inspiration for lights, furniture, hardware, tile, and more told through before and after photos courtesy of Forklift Fans! Visit our website for more project info.
How does date pricing work at our reuse warehouse?
Items with date pricing have a special sticker that includes progressively lower prices and dates when each goes into effect. Visit our website to learn more!
Supporting Sustainability on the Potomac with the Alice Ferguson Foundation
Community Forklift’s CBB program helps the Alice Ferguson Foundation in its mission to educate local students about environmental stewardship. Learn more on our website!
Restoring a Historic Home Into an Arts-Driven Office in Hyattsville
The Hyattsville Community Development Corp. used a free set of kitchen cabinets from Community Forklift when turning a historic home into their office. Learn more on our website!
Help us BRIDGE THE GAP!
Our reuse nonprofit is not sustained by material donations alone. The revenue we generate through our store covers just 80% of the funding needed to keep the store open. Visit our website for more info!
Salvaged Cabinetry That Kept on Giving in a Full-Home Renovation
One homeowner found ways to use repurposed materials in nearly every major space in their full-home renovation. Visit our website to see how they saved money on their project while conserving natural resources and preventing landfill waste!