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In a special edition of this week's newsletter, LBC wants to shoutout new and unique stories from our material donors! Every year hundreds of organizations, individuals, partners and collaborators donate reusable items that LBC can then give back to our West End community - and this week is no different! We would like to send a shoutout to Atlanta Housing for donating a variety of antique cabinet sets that have been put to amazing use in our community. Through LBC's partnership in deconstructing facilities in East Lake Highrise, a senior living residence, we were able to salvage these materials which otherwise would have gone to landfills. For instance, two five-piece sets are in the process of being utilized by a client - who is a residential contractor in Atlanta's West End (30310) - to provide sustainable upgrades to affordable housing initiatives in West End neighborhoods. Without Atlanta Housing Authority's generosity and assistance, this would not have been possible. Together as a community we can make a difference and work in tandem for a common cause. #togetherwecan #sustainablereuse #reuse #workforgood #nonprofitwork #nonprofit

✨ WE NEED YOUR HELP! ✨ . Did you know that the EPA estimates that over 600 million tons of construction/demolition debris is thrown into landfills each year - that’s hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of furniture, cabinets, doors, windows, slabs of stone, and more, that could have easily been diverted and reused. . At Stardust, it is our mission to provide affordable reclaimed, salvaged, or other gently used supplies for homes, businesses, and nonprofits around us. We are passionate about reuse and are proud to support our community. But we can’t do it without YOU! 💖🏠 . As a nonprofit, most of our inventory comes from material donations from homeowners like you. While these items no longer have a place in your homes, by donating them, you are helping to provide one-of-a-kind, reclaimed treasures for someone else who needs them. Your materials donations can (literally) help build our community and invest in making it stronger. . We believe that we can #StarveTheLandfill ♻️ but we need YOUR HELP. . YOU WILL make a difference in our community when you donate to Stardust. . Learn how to donate here: https://lnkd.in/ggSggH4F … #materialdonations #donatetoday #callfordonations #donationsneeded #donateyourstuff #dontdumpdonate #donatedontdump #salvagedmaterials #reclaimedmaterials #reuse #supportlocal #nonprofits #dogood #makeadifference

When there's so much going on in the world, it's comforting to know there are people, organizations, technologies, and *The Lemonade Giveback* that are working towards long-lasting impact for a better world. Look at how much our community has done just by getting a #Lemonade #insurance policy: #LemonadeGiveback2024

Donating Furniture: How to Help Those in Need and Declutter Your Space Find out how you can make a positive impact by donating furniture to those less fortunate. Discover organizations like Good Deeds, local churches, Salvation Army, and Savers, who accept furniture donations. Plus, learn why getting rid of mattresses can be particularly challenging. #FurnitureDonation #HelpingOthers #DeclutteringTips #GivingBack #GoodDeeds #FurnitureCharity #SalvationArmyDonation #SaversDonation #GivingSupport #DonatingForACause

In five short years, we have achieved a success rate of 97% with sponsored tenants either renewing their leases through Lotus or living independently in other housing. We know that the longer tenants stay in housing, the less likely it is that they will become unhoused again. Get involved today by donating, signing up for our newsletter, and educating yourself on the myths about homelessness. https://lnkd.in/diiBersP

4 Ways to Make a Difference This Holiday Season, Inspired By History! The holiday season is a time for all of us to reflect and give back to the communities that give us so much. But holiday giving is as much about being an active citizen as it is about donating to your favorite nonprofits. So how can you get started? Check out these ideas, in the Youth Service America journal, and some historical figures who motivate us every day. Read the Youth Service America article: https://lnkd.in/eW5uNYsd

Statistics say a lot about the challenges of home affordability in the Midwest. “1 in 9 households in Wisconsin spend half or more of their income on housing,” reported Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity in their 2023 annual report. “There is a shortage of over 126,000 affordable rentals available for extremely low-income families in Wisconsin.” To help mitigate this crisis in the community they serve, local Malarkey Certified Residential Contractor, American Quality Homes, donated their time and labor for the installation of a new roof on a new home built by Habitat for Humanity. With assistance from Northeast Wisconsin Malarkey Sales Representative Maximilian Crookston, a complete system of roofing products was donated in the fall of 2023. Continue Reading 👉 https://ow.ly/cvtY50QV698 #Donation #Charity #Help #NonProfit #Support #Community #GiveBack #MalarkeyCares #RoofersOfProgress #RoofingCommunity #Roof #RoofingCompany #EcoFriendlyRoofing #SustainablePerformance #SustainableShingles #SustainableRoofing #Wisconsin Holcim Holcim Building Envelope

What Sarah said :) In all seriousness, this is such a great organization, meeting a very important need in our community. Check out the link below to learn more about what Redwood Park Communities and Furniture Bank are doing, and more importantly, how you can help!

Service is not a “buzzword” for CollisionRight.

Here are 3 ways your corporate, school, or faith group can get involved with Home Sweet Home! 🤝 Small Group Volunteering: Bring your team to our warehouse to assist with sorting donations, organizing our shopping area, and preparing items for the families we serve. 🔨 Dresser Builds: Host a unique team-building experience by constructing dressers for children in need. We'll coordinate with your group on ordering, quantity, location preferences (on-site or off-site), and more. 📦 Donation Drives: Make a direct impact by hosting a donation drive. Choose what you'd like to collect (linens, small appliances, new bed pillows, kitchen utensils), and we'll provide all the necessary support to ensure a successful drive. Contact us at [email protected] for group volunteering or dresser builds, and [email protected] for donation drive inquiries. #HomeSweetHomeSTL #VolunteerOpportunity #GetInvolved #STLnonprofit #FurnishHope