In case you didn't knowCommunity Forklift accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card, debit cards, checks and good old-fashioned cash.
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!
Help Support Community Forklift
By Making a Financial Donation
We are saving the planet one two by four at a time!
Please join our efforts to make environmental principles a part of everyday practice by supporting us with a gift of any size.
The Community Forklift Mission
To lift up communities by
Keeping reusable building materials out of the landfill
Making repairs and renovation affordable for low income folks, homeowners, and non-profits
Providing resources to small, local businesses to stimulate and support economic development
Reducing the need for virgin building materials and sustaining the natural environment
Job development, training and employment opportunities
Educating the community about materials reuse, green building and environmental sustainability
Fostering community collaboration and skill building through informal cooperation and mutual aid
Community Forklift Celebrates 3 Years of Success
Opened for business on November 17, 2005
Diverted over 3 million dollars worth of building materials from the landfill
Provided low cost materials and support to local homeowners, contractors, and builders
Employs 12 "green collar" workers and supports additional employment through partner organizations
Provided materials and assistance to dozens of local non-profit organizations
Educated the community at over 60 events
TO MAKE A DONATION
Every gift, large or small, helps us to fulfill our critical mission
Community Forklift is a project of Sustainable Community Initiatives (SCI), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation. Donations made to SCI are eligible to receive a tax deduction for the full amount allowed by law.
To make a secure online, tax-dedictible donation, click the button below to donate through Paypal, major credit card, or directly from your bank account.
OR, write a check made out to: Sustainable Community Initiatives
The check should be mailed to: SCI c/o Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston, MD 20781
Please call the Development Director, Nancy Meyer at 301-985-5180 ext. 6 with any questions or concerns.