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Did you know that Community Forklift has successfully completed Co-op America's screening process for socially and environmentally responsible green businesses? We are now in their National Green Pages™ directory!

Did you hear about the Tropical Treat?

On June 14, 2008, the fabulous folks at ALL2DANCE.com hosted a Saturday night dance and silent auction at their studio in Takoma DC. It was so much fun - 35 Forklift Fans came out in their Hawaiian shirts and donated over $900 to Community Forklift!!

In addition to setting everything up, the ALL2DANCE.com experts gave FANTASTIC dance instruction throughout the evening. Even Jim managed to twirl his wife Letty around the floor a few times! (To check out their locations and the wide variety of lessons they offer, go to www.ALL2DANCE.com. Not sure it's for you? Dip your toe in the water at their Second Saturday social dances!)

A huge thank-you to ALL2DANCE.com and all the green business that donated prizes!

  • The Capital Sun Group donated an energy inspection-- with over 20 years experience installing and servicing renewable energy systems, Capital Sun offers the integrity and experience you need in selecting the best solution for your renewable energy needs-find out more at www.capitalsungroup.com

  • Judy Tiger of JUST THAT SIMPLE provides creative, personalized, nonjudgmental, and soothing residential & office organizing services in DC and the metro area. JUST THAT SIMPLE donated a special two-hour session of home or office organizing tailored to your needs. Maybe you need help managing piles of papers? Maybe you've been avoiding having visitors over because the chaos is embarrassing? Or you are overwhelmed with clothes and 'stuff' and don't know where to begin? No matter how big or small your clutter challenge, JUST THAT SIMPLE will help you get started. Reclaim & enjoy your space!

  • Michelle Massett donated Yamuna Body Rolling service at Crossings: A Center for Healing Traditions

  • A solar backpack, great for charging your cell phone or laptop, has been donated by Urban Solar Solutions! Their store is now open at the front of Community Forklift's warehouse. (www.urbansolarsolutions.com)

  • Check out a Mystics game from PNC Bank's corporate suite! (Click here to find out more about PNC's environmental initiatives – they have more certified "green" buildings than any other company in the world!)

  • Premium organic skincare set, travel bag, and gift certificate from local retailer Aguacate & Co. (www.aguacateandco.com)

  • One loyal Forklift Fan has donated some beautiful bowls and a vase from www.GreenbridgePottery.com, a family business in Howard County, Maryland.

  • One yoga class, donated by Thrive Yoga of Rockville (www.thriveyoga.com)

  • One hour from Y.B. Leaky. He's a very nice licensed and insured Master Plumber who knows all about antique fixtures and the plumbing woes of old houses. You can reach him at 703-370-3446. (Value is $90, good anywhere in the DC metro region. The hour starts when he leaves for the job, from the Landmark area of Alexandria, VA).

  • One beautiful stained glass window, and a solid wood dining table with four chairs – given by generous donors to Community Forklift.

  • Naturalist-guided canoe trip for two through the marshes of gorgeous Pohick Bay, donated by the Northern Virginia Park Authority. This marsh is full of eagles, herons and tons of other wildlife. See where you'll be canoeing - click here.

  • One night stay at a luxury boutique hotel - choose from Hotel George or Hotel Monaco. Perfect for a romantic and environmentally-friendly night in DC! Click here to check out the swanky Hotel Monaco and Click here to take a peek at the beautiful Hotel George.

  • Beautiful planters created from copper gutters from Kraftwerks Sheet Metal & Slate, a local company specializing in historic roofing. To learn more about Kraftwerks - click here.

  • Gift certificate from artist Susan Chapin Click here to view the artist's website - "art and objects from surplus and salvaged materials"

  • $60 in gift certificates for yummy food at The Diner in Adams Morgan. Did you know they operate on wind power? Take a look at the Diner - click here.

  • Case of Honest Ade from local drink company Honest Tea, a socially responsible business that sells healthy alternative beverages with a lot less sugar than most bottled drinks. Click here to learn more about Honest Tea.

  • Herbal consultation from Deb Friedman, clinical herbalist in Takoma Park (Click here to see her website.)

  • Fun gifts made from reclaimed materials, including cufflinks from old typewriter keys, a bunny made from sweaters, a tote bag made from the canvas of a sail, and a tabletop gecko made from magazines - Click here to view Eco-Artware's website.

  • Long-sleeved t-shirt and necklace beading kits from hemp. Check out Capitol Hemp's website - click here They're located in Adams Morgan

  • Trash removal from Junk In the Trunk ($165 value / 3 cubic yard removal). Includes a pink t-shirt and reusable bag with the Junk In The Trunk logo! Learn more about Junk In The Trunk's terrific work - click here



Call: 301-985-5180. To leave information about possible material donations: use extension 2
Email: To send us information and pictures of your possible donations use: donations@communityforklift.com,
for everything else use: info@communityforklift.com.
Visit: 4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston, MD 20781   Directions: 5 minutes from DC in Prince George's County
Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 10am - 8pm, and Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 9am - 6 pm
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