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!
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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!
Providing a home for youth in the juvenile justice system
The nonprofit AEC Cares organized a day of service to renovate Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s REACH facility, which provides services and a temporary home for boys who are awaiting trial in DC’s juvenile court.
We’re in the 2024 Spur Local class of local nonprofits!
It’s an honor to be selected by community advocates across the region based on our impact and work. With your support, our local nonprofit can continue to make a difference. Learn more on our website!
DIY Inspiration with salvaged materials from Community Forklift
DIY inspiration can come from reuse projects of all kinds, including furniture at a community gathering space, tile for a family who lost their home in a fire, bike parking at a local school, and more. Read our blog for more inspiration!
Creating a Space for the Hyattsville Community to Gather
The SoHy Co-op used free materials from Community Forklift to furnish a relaxed and inclusive outdoor Hyattsville community space next to Franklins Brewery.
Do Good Institute intern’s unique experience at Community Forklift
For six weeks, Community Forklift hosted Impact Intern Anna Meringolo through the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute.
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!