Make a friendly monster at Horkus Forkus! Pyramid Atlantic Art Center will be at Community Forklift Oct. 2, 5-8pm, with a hands-on printmaking workshop. Choose carved monster parts, ink them up + build your own silly, spooky character!

Community Forklift’s Halloween-themed Horkus Forkus is THIS First Friday, Oct. 2, 5–8pm. Live music from Rugan Lewis, hot dogs from Catalyst, treats from Kona Ice, and drinks from Denizens Brewing Co., plus creative reuse, face painting, discounts, & more! https://www.communityforklift.org/events/

Thank you to SDK Architecture & Design for helping make our First Friday events possible! Based in DC, SDK creates thoughtful residential spaces, from new homes and renovations to historic properties. Thank you for supporting events where people can explore reuse!

Nothing to wear to First Friday? Meet the official Horkus Forkus 2026 T-shirt! “Waste is scary. Reuse is magic.” $18, 100% cotton + limited edition. Order online for pickup before or at Horkus Forkus! communityforkliftmarketplace.org/products/com...

From warehouse to wall! These vintage crystal sconces found their new spot flanking a mirror, which was also a Community Forklift find. And that chandelier? Another Forklift gem! We love seeing pieces from the warehouse come together. Thanks, Libby, for sharing the photos!

First Friday: Horkus Forkus is coming to Community Forklift on Friday, October 2! We’re getting ready for a free Halloween-themed community event full of good company, live music, food trucks, and a little reuse warehouse magic. Get all the details: www.communityforklift.org/events/

Meet the judges for Community Forklift’s Circular Showcase! Joe Himali, Brooke Kidd, Portia Strahan & Margaret Walker bring diverse perspectives on art, design, history, & community. Learn more and get tickets to the Celebration: www.communityforklift.org/meet-the-jud...

Reuse in the garden! A Community Forklift fan found this vintage card catalogue in our reuse warehouse and gave it a whole new purpose as seed storage in their gardening workshop.

Tickets are on sale! Join us Oct. 15, 6-9pm, for the Circular Showcase Celebration, an evening of salvage creations, live swing from Swingology, retro cocktails, Franklins food, upcycling activities, and more. Ticket proceeds support our mission! www.communityforklift.org/events/circu...

TONIGHT, 5-8pm: First Friday at Community Forklift! Make an upcycled candle, learn about local history from Riversdale, contribute to a salvaged-door art project, enjoy live music & food, and shop the warehouse with 10% off furniture. More info: www.communityforklift.org/events/ 📸Photo: solarpunk dc

The team from Riversdale Historic Site and Museum is joining us THIS FRIDAY at Community Forklift’s First Friday from 5-8pm! Stop by to learn about local history, upcoming programs, and the people who lived and labored there. More info: www.communityforklift.org/events/

Make something new from something old at Community Forklift’s First Friday this week on September 4! ReCandleDC will show you how to make a free small candle from an upcycled vessel, or in your own provided thick glass or ceramic vessel (4 oz. or less). More info: www.communityforklift.org/events/

First Friday is THIS Friday at Community Forklift! Join us Sep. 4, 5–8pm, for live music from O’McPub Band, food from Catalyst Hot Dogs, dessert from Kona Ice, drinks from Maryland Meadworks, creative reuse, face painting, special discounts & more! More info: www.communityforklift.org/events/

We’re grateful to WesBanco for supporting Community Forklift’s 2026 First Friday events! Their partnership helps create free opportunities for neighbors to come together and explore creative reuse. Thank you for being part of the Forklift community! 📸Photo by solarpunk dc

Savings all September! Tuesdays: 10% off Cabinets Thursdays: 50% off Lighting Find budget-friendly materials, distinctive pieces, and a second life for useful items at Community Forklift's nonprofit reuse warehouse. Learn more: www.communityforklift.org/shop/reuse-w...

October 15: artists, designers, and makers bring one-of-a-kind upcycled creations to our reuse warehouse. Explore the showcase, enjoy music, food and drinks, and help choose the People’s Choice Award! Learn more and join the interest list for updates: www.communityforklift.org/events/circu...

The Washington Business Journal wrote about our search for a new home by the end of 2028! Read and learn more: www.bizjournals.com/washington/n...

Community Forklift seeking new home as Washington Gas seeks to reclaim its current space - Washington Business Journal

Community Forklift, a suburban Maryland nonprofit that sells donated building materials, is on the hunt for a new home after 20-plus years.

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Community Forklift has clocks spanning more than a century, from antique pieces dating to the 1850s and 1860s to a contemporary Howard Miller grandfather clock. There's plenty of history waiting! Visit our reuse warehouse to see it in person: https://www.communityforklift.org/shop/reuse-warehouse/

September First Friday is coming! Join us September 4, 5–8pm, for “Old Homes, New Stories” at Community Forklift. Enjoy live music, food, free face painting, upcycled candle-making, a collaborative art installation, and more. Free & open to all! www.communityforklift.org/events/

Senior Citizens Day is Friday, August 21! Shoppers 55+ save 10% off storewide Aug. 21–23 at Community Forklift. Just show your ID at checkout, and browse furniture, lighting, building materials, home goods, and more. Come find a reuse treasure! https://www.communityforklift.org/shop/reuse-warehouse/

What can a tiny souvenir glass tell us about a summer vacation in 1908? We found this red glass in our reuse warehouse, etched with “Revere Beach 1908” and a set of initials. Take a closer look and follow us down a historical rabbit hole: www.communityforklift.org/souvenir-gla...

Community Forklift is looking for our next home! We’re working toward securing a permanent facility by the end of 2028, giving us the stability and space to expand reuse, community programs, workforce development, and partnerships. Learn how you can help: www.communityforklift.org/about/our-ne...

Salvaged materials can support all kinds of community work. Through our Community Building Blocks program, we provided free materials to Reflection Park, a nonprofit offering accessible, environmentally sustainable end-of-life care and services. Learn more: www.communityforklift.org/embracing-th...

A welcoming home came together one good find at a time! This mirror found a new home in a colorful entryway alongside a Community Forklift light, plant stands, and planter. The resulting space feels collected, personal, and colorful, with materials that keep serving a purpose.

Salvage is going out for the night! Join Community Forklift at metrobar in DC on Thursday, August 20, 5–8pm for a one-night-only Forklift Flash Shop. Browse salvaged treasures, grab a drink, and enjoy metrobar's upcycled digs. Happy hour runs 5–7pm! www.communityforklift.org/events/

A stove, dryer, and microwave recently found a home with a 73-year-old Prince George's County resident through our Home Essentials Program (HELP). HELP provides neighbors with free essential items while keeping quality materials in use. Learn more: www.communityforklift.org/programs/help/

A dining room built one treasure at a time! Casey D. transformed this cabinet from red and white to a beautiful green and brown, then filled the room with more Community Forklift finds including the table, chairs, bowl, and bar cart.

A stack of salvaged lumber became an opportunity for connection. With materials provided through Community Forklift's Community Building Blocks program, 8th & I Young Marines and veterans built memory boxes while sharing stories across generations. www.communityforklift.org/building-int...

Support Community Forklift by dining or shopping at Franklins Restaurant & Brewery in Hyattsville between 11am–9pm today! Franklins will donate 20% of eligible sales to support reuse, affordable home repairs, and our community giving programs. www.communityforklift.org/events/

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Visit Community Forklift's nonprofit reuse warehouse for food, drink, live music, local art, and discounts on fantastic salvaged materials!

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This big, squishy leather chair was found at Community Forklift for just $25 and became the centerpiece of a comfortable reading corner. Visit our reuse warehouse and see what you discover! Learn more: www.communityforklift.org/shop/reuse-w...