Furniture, lighting, appliances — even a funhouse mirror! — are game for reuse by Community Forklift Fans. Check out our blog for some reuse ideas!
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Community Forklift earned the 2023 Platinum Seal of Transparency
We are proud to have reached the highest level of transparency in our ongoing commitment to lifting our communities through reuse. Read more on our blog!
Before and After: Community Forklift materials put to good reuse
Lamps, sideboards, doors, and furniture: Forklift Fans gave these salvaged materials from the reuse warehouse a new lease on life. Read our blog for details!
Free salvaged materials for The Young Marines art workshop
Community Forklift provided free materials through our Community Building Blocks program for an art workshop organized by the local 8th & I chapter of the national nonprofit The Young Marines. Read our blog for details!
Driven by a desire to help her community and the environment
When Sara needed to part with her first car (lovingly named Stanley) she chose to donate it to Community Forklift! Visit our blog and learn how you can support our mission by donating almost ANY vehicle. Link in bio!
Before and After: Salvaged materials from Community Forklift get a new reuse
More creativity from the reuse community! Check out our blog to see some fantastic Forklift materials in their new homes.
Before and After: Creative uses for salvaged materials from the reuse warehouse
Doors, racks, and rugs … Community Forklift fans have created some fantastic spaces using salvaged materials from the reuse warehouse. Check out a few of them on our blog!
The Cottage City Community Garden is buzzing with activity!
We couldn’t BEE more excited to share that we provided free beekeeping kits to the Cottage City Community Garden to expand their beekeeping program! The kits were provided through our Community Building Blocks program, which provides free materials to community groups. Learn more on our blog! Link in bio.
Help Community Forklift build rooted Communities
Help Community Forklift build rooted communities! The recovery and redistribution of valuable salvaged materials inspires important social, environmental, and economic change in our communities that helps build a sense of rootedness for our neighbors. Read our blog for more info!
Just in time for a creative spring: tessellated tiles and art classes at Greenbelt Recreation
Spring for creativity with salvaged tiles! Check out a few ways to upcycle wall tiles in creative projects and learn how artist Racquel Keller, Greenbelt Recreation, and Springhill Elementary School used salvaged tile provided by our Community Building Blocks program. All on our blog!