For six weeks, Community Forklift hosted Impact Intern Anna Meringolo through the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute.
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For everything from coasters to lighting: Material reuse in action
Salvaged items can be used in all sorts of projects around the home. Check out a few examples of material reuse in action from Community Forklift Fans!
Building Stronger Communities with Community Project Funding
Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) presented Community Forklift with a $750,000 grant to support the health, safety, and economic well-being of local residents. Visit our website for more info!
School Builds an Outdoor Classroom with Free Salvaged Materials
Rolling Terrace Elementary School built an outdoor classroom with free materials from our Community Building Blocks program. Visit our website for more info!
8 Must-Have Items for Shopping Secondhand at Community Forklift
When you’re shopping secondhand, there are a few considerations to keep in mind that will help you find the right item for your space.
Creative projects using salvaged materials from Community Forklift
Check out some creative projects Community Forklift Fans have completed using salvaged materials from our reuse warehouse!
Hope and HELP for neighbors in need
Community Forklift’s Donations Team and truck crew deliver hope and help for residents in need throughout the DC region. We need your financial support to help offset the cost of the community services they provide!
Before and after project photos of salvaged materials
It’s a reuse revolution! Check out some creative before and after project photos using materials from our reuse warehouse.
Donor Spotlight: BOWA
Luxury builder BOWA worked with Community Forklift on 21 renovation projects in 2023, donating fixtures, hardware, and other items for reuse rather than sending them to the landfill
Emma’s Torch gives culinary trainees a new place to sharpen their skills
Community Forklift provided free building materials and appliances to non-profit Emma’s Torch for the build out of their new café.