September is Disaster Preparedness Month: 4 Tips on How to Donate
by Margaret Dunham (NEW YORK, NY) -- When a disaster strikes we are all moved to help, but what can one individual do? By using the four tips below, you can be sure that your donation will go to...
View ArticleXavier Mission: Caring for the Poor in Our Community
by Margaret Dunham (NEW YORK, NY) -- This year the Chelsea-area nonprofit Xavier Mission released their first annual report as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit. For 30 years they have served the poor...
View ArticleCreative Reuse and Materials for the Arts’ Harriet Taub at TEDxGramercy
This fall, Materials for the Arts (MFTA) Executive Director Harriet Taub inspired the TEDx Gramercy audience with one of our favorite subjects: creative reuse. To watch her talk online, click here. Too...
View ArticleFind a New Bike at a Recycle-a-Bicycle Pop-Up Shop
This fall, Recycle-a-Bicycle (RAB) is helping cyclists of all ages learn to ride their bikes safely. At their series of Pop-Up Bike Shops, RAB volunteers are offering free safety checks, flat fixes,...
View ArticleShop for Holiday Deals on Green Friday!
On Friday, November 28th, nonprofit thrift stores across New York City will offer an alternative to Black Friday shopping: ReuseNYC Green Friday. Devoted thrift store shoppers and new customers will be...
View Article6 Tips for Making the Most of ReuseNYC Green Friday
ReuseNYC Green Friday comes but once a year, and it’s the perfect time to take advantage of great deals while giving back to the community. On Friday, November 28th, nonprofit thrift stores will offer...
View Article7 Steps to Hosting Your Own Donation Drive
by Margaret Dunham (NEW YORK, NY) It’s the seasons of giving, and many schools and community centers are organizing donation drives. How can you get your own donation drive off the ground? It takes a...
View ArticleWhere to Give: Holiday Donation Drives in NYC
by Margaret Dunham (NEW YORK, NY) This season, consider making an in-kind donation to a worthy cause here in NYC. Here’s our comprehensive list of holiday-season collection drives in the ReuseNYC...
View ArticleDonate Your Way to a Great New Year
Start the New Year off right by making space in your home and getting organized. Here are 5 simple ways to make donating materials a part of your routine year-round: Start a donations “out box” Keep a...
View ArticleE-Waste Disposal Ban Starts January 2015
This year New York State has made a new year’s resolution that will prevent waste and protect the environment: as of January 1, 2015, most electronics (such as computers, printers, televisions, etc.)...
View Article4 Personal Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering your time, energy, and expertise to a cause is a wonderful way to show how much you care. Nonprofits and community programs rely on volunteers for support, but volunteers also benefit from...
View ArticleDonated Books Make a Difference in New York City Schools
When a school or library closes, what happens to all the books? Here in New York City, the lucky ones are donated to the Project Cicero Annual Book Drive. Project Cicero collects the books in order to...
View ArticleSalvaging Treasures with Build it Green!NYC
Build It Green!NYC (BIG!NYC) is New York City's only nonprofit retail outlet for salvaged and surplus building materials. As a ReuseNYC member, BIG!NYC is part of the city’s nonprofit reuse network and...
View ArticleCelebrate National Craft Month with Creative Reuse!
Happy National Craft Month! Not only is crafting and creative play important in child development, but research suggests that play and creative expression have extensive benefits for adults as well....
View ArticleThe Thrift Store Wish List: What to Donate This Spring
by Margaret Dunham (NEW YORK, NY) --‘Tis the season for spring cleaning, and across the five boroughs New Yorkers are emptying out their closets and storage bins. Donating is always the best choice for...
View ArticleSt. Luke's Thrift Shop: a Community Treasure in Greenwich Village
“Hi, my name is St. Luke's, and I could very easily become your next favorite secret.” –Jessica A., via Yelp “Love this. I found some labels, including a brand new looking Calvin Klein suit, among...
View ArticleThink Second-Hand First: Advocating for Reuse at the ReuseNYC Annual Conference
Every year ReuseNYC hosts an annual conference to educate and collaborate with partners in the reuse sector. The ReuseNYC Annual Conference, presented by the NYC Center for Materials Reuse, focuses on...
View Article5 Spring and Summer Adventures to Have with Local Nonprofits
Warm weather and sunny skies are finally here! These are just a few ideas for warm-weather activities to enjoy and essentials to find when you think second-hand first. Gear up for outdoor adventures....
View ArticleReuseNYC Releases its First-Ever Annual Report
ReuseNYC released its first annual report (for the year 2014) at the ReuseNYC Annual Conference on June 2nd. The report focuses on both the impact of the reuse sector in NYC in the past year and the...
View ArticleReuseNYC’s 2015 Annual Conference: Advocating for Reuse!
The ReuseNYC Annual Conference, presented by the NYC Center for Materials Reuse, is a yearly opportunity for ReuseNYC members, other nonprofit representatives, government officials, and social...
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