2009 was a great first year for the ReBuilding Exchange and 2010 is shaping up for an even bigger success. Some milestones from the year:
* Deconstructed and diverted over 50 homes' worth of reusable building materials;
* Sold and distributed materials for projects ranging from residential kitchen rehabs to community garden projects in the neighborhood;
* Prepared for the launch of a deconstruction job training program for individuals with barriers to re-entry into the workforce; and
* Hosted educational, creative reuse workshops for all of our customers and friends.
ReBuilding Exchange Annual Fundraiser:
DATE: February 12, 2010
TIME: 6-10 PM
LOCATION: ReBuilding Exchange Warehouse
TIX: $30 suggested donation
Register today!
Event Details:
* ReBuilding Exchange First Annual Design Competition
* Awards and prizes
* Food and refreshments
* Silent Auction
* Emcee by Lou Manfredini
* Live music by Eyes Manouche
Want to get more involved with the event? Please consider donating to the event's Silent Auction. If you would rather build something, we are willing to donate lumber. It will be a great way for over 400 people to get exposed to your product, service, art or good. Find more info here.
Thank you for your ongoing support and we'll see you all soon!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Volunteer at the ReBuilding Exchange
Greetings fellow volunteers! Firstly, we'd like to express our gratitude for the time and effort you'd like to give, or have given, to the ReBuilding Exchange. Volunteers are what help keep our doors open and help us make a huge impact on the environment and our community!
Well, the time has come for our annual fundraiser event. But this is an extra special occasion, as we'll also be celebrating our first anniversary. Yes, you heard right: we've been open and helping the environment and the community for a year! Our celebration will be held on February 12th, 2010 at our warehouse. If you've ever been to our warehouse store, you're probably thinking, "How in the heck can they fit 400 people in there?" Well, that's where you all come in! We need people to help us carry and organize our materials (lumber, appliances, cabinets, etc.) and probably even build racks and shelves to organize such materials. At the ReBuilding Exchange, we'll always have volunteer jobs for you, especially these upcoming weeks. Please feel free to let us know what days are good for you. Here is a preliminary list of tasks:
List of Tasks
*Move materials, i.e. cabinets, windows, refrigerators, etc.
*Making signage, programs and other printed materials
*Decorating
*Clean warehouse before event (week of event)
*Organize materials according to event floor plan (week of event)
*Clean appliances that remain on main floor
*Help setup and breakdown bars, food tables and silent auction tables
*Setup and breakdown of competition lights
*Registration during event
*Manage silent auction tables during event
*Clean warehouse after event (night of event)
*Move materials back to original place after event
Once again, thank you for your efforts and support. As we celebrate our first year, there is no way we can go on without considering the impact our volunteers have made. And to thank you for your support, we'd like to offer you free registration to the event in exchange for 5 hours of dedicated time. Volunteer registrations are limited to 20, so please let us know soon if you'd like to participate. Email Marcos at marcos@rebuildingexchange.org with the subject line "Event Volunteer" and your volunteering interest and availability according to the list above. For more information on the event, please visit www.rebuildingexchange.org. See you soon and don't forget to tell your friends!
Elise, Meegan, Sal, Miguel, Marcos
Well, the time has come for our annual fundraiser event. But this is an extra special occasion, as we'll also be celebrating our first anniversary. Yes, you heard right: we've been open and helping the environment and the community for a year! Our celebration will be held on February 12th, 2010 at our warehouse. If you've ever been to our warehouse store, you're probably thinking, "How in the heck can they fit 400 people in there?" Well, that's where you all come in! We need people to help us carry and organize our materials (lumber, appliances, cabinets, etc.) and probably even build racks and shelves to organize such materials. At the ReBuilding Exchange, we'll always have volunteer jobs for you, especially these upcoming weeks. Please feel free to let us know what days are good for you. Here is a preliminary list of tasks:
List of Tasks
*Move materials, i.e. cabinets, windows, refrigerators, etc.
*Making signage, programs and other printed materials
*Decorating
*Clean warehouse before event (week of event)
*Organize materials according to event floor plan (week of event)
*Clean appliances that remain on main floor
*Help setup and breakdown bars, food tables and silent auction tables
*Setup and breakdown of competition lights
*Registration during event
*Manage silent auction tables during event
*Clean warehouse after event (night of event)
*Move materials back to original place after event
Once again, thank you for your efforts and support. As we celebrate our first year, there is no way we can go on without considering the impact our volunteers have made. And to thank you for your support, we'd like to offer you free registration to the event in exchange for 5 hours of dedicated time. Volunteer registrations are limited to 20, so please let us know soon if you'd like to participate. Email Marcos at marcos@rebuildingexchange.org with the subject line "Event Volunteer" and your volunteering interest and availability according to the list above. For more information on the event, please visit www.rebuildingexchange.org. See you soon and don't forget to tell your friends!
Elise, Meegan, Sal, Miguel, Marcos
Monday, December 7, 2009
Calendar!
This is a preview of our new ReBuilding Exchange Community Calendar it will be featured on our website soon but:
*If you have any ideas for workshops or would like to help run a workshop please e-mail us at info@ReBuildingExchange.org
and
*If you would like events for your organization posted on our community calendar please e-mail us at info@ReBuildingExchange.org
*If you have any ideas for workshops or would like to help run a workshop please e-mail us at info@ReBuildingExchange.org
and
*If you would like events for your organization posted on our community calendar please e-mail us at info@ReBuildingExchange.org
Monday, November 16, 2009
T4G!
As our one 1-year anniversary nears, we're reflecting on the strong and growing reuse community we've been building with all of you this past year. And with the holidays coming up, we thought what better way to spend them than working together to give back to our community! So join us at the ReBuiliding Exchange, November 27th (the day after Thanksgiving) for our Thanks-For-Giving(T4G) friends and family volunteer day. Bring all the relatives who are in town for thanksgiving or just bring yourself an some pals and join us for a day of volunteering and fun! More details below!
Thanks4Giving Volunteer Day!
Looking for something new to do with the family after a festive day of giving thanks? Well we at the ReBuiliding Exchange want to offer you and your family a fun and active opportunity .
Join us on Friday November 27th (the day after thanksgiving) from 10am-2pm for our first annual Thanks for Giving volunteer day. We have projects for all ages and skill levels and would love to have your help! Also at 2pm we will be having a leftovers luncheon so please feel free to bring whatever goodies you still have lying around.
So here is your excuse to finally get down to the ReBuilding Exchange, spend some extra time with your family, do some volunteer work, and have a great time!
Join us on Friday November 27th (the day after thanksgiving) from 10am-2pm for our first annual Thanks for Giving volunteer day. We have projects for all ages and skill levels and would love to have your help! Also at 2pm we will be having a leftovers luncheon so please feel free to bring whatever goodies you still have lying around.
So here is your excuse to finally get down to the ReBuilding Exchange, spend some extra time with your family, do some volunteer work, and have a great time!
R.S.V.P. at: info@ReBuildingExchange.org, or call us at (773) 847-3761
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Carpet + Glass + Steel Scrap = Coffee Table
Brandon Biederman has created this spectacular table. He took steel angle irons from a scrap yard near his father's house in mid west Wisconsin. He cut the glass from a larger, broken piece that had been previously used as a dinner table and the carpet came from some old carpet samples.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Violet Hour
We are pleased to be a part of a new installation by A Middle West Collective at the Violet Hour. Our old growth 2x4's were purchased and installed on site by Dan Sheehy. The Violet Hour is located on 1520 N. Damen. Feel free to walk by and check out the awesome artwork of
Artist
Kristen Romaniszak
Reclaimed Material Source
ReBuilding Exchange!!!!!!
ReBuilding Exchange!!!!!!
Up-Cycler
Design Consultant
Elizabeth Cronin
Friday, October 16, 2009
RX's First Trade Show!!!
Come check out The ReBuilding Exchange this Saturday October 17th we as participate in the Historic Chicago Bungalow and Green Home Expo 2009 from 10am- 4pm at The Merchandise Mart (Chicago River at Wells st.) This expo will delivery a wealth of information geared towards the "Green" homeowner. For more information and the chance to win a free home energy audit check out www.chicagobungalow.org!Pictured above is a picture of our booth!
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