ReUse Industries

COMMUNITY YARD SALE IS ALMOST UPON US!!

2009-05-02T13:29:00.004-05:00

One week from today we will be hosting our Fourth Annual Community Yard Sale at our Albany farm location! Currently we have 32 vendors signed up with more to come! Raccoon Creek Watershed group will also be out on May 9th to offer free canoe floats on the Raccoon creek that borders the back edge of our farm...

Come enjoy great deals, good food, canoe rides and great weather (we hope!)

Anyone still wanting to sign-up or wanting more information can call 698-8200 x 15 and leave a message for Americorps VISTA member Emily Camm.

Sign-ups are still available at all 3 of our locations as well as flyers and further information.

Don't forget! Our Wellston Thrift store is now only open on Saturdays from 10-6. Come in for great deals as we are re-organizing and cleaning our store to make it even better!

Store locations, addresses, hours of operation and phone numbers are as follows:

ALB-Albany farm- (main facility)
74815 US Hwy 50-
Albany, OH 45701

Sat 10am to 6pm

(740) 698-8200

WRTS- Wellston ReUse Thrift Store
102 S.Ohio Ave
Wellston, OH 45692

Sat 10am to 6pm

(740) 384-1323

ARTS- Athens ReUse Thrift store
100 Columbus Rd
Athens, OH 45701

Mon-Sat 9am to 6 pm

(740) 594-5103

Spring is here!

2009-04-01T10:18:00.002-05:00

Don't forget! The Community Yard Sale is fast approaching on Saturday, May 9th! Sign-ups are still available by calling 698-8200 x 12 or 594-5103 to register. Sign-ups are also available at all 3 of our locations, simply stop in during normal business hours.

We are excited to announce that Friends and Neighbors Food Pantry who provided our delicious food last year will be back as well as Snowville Creamery who will be making ice cream!

Sign-up, stop by or call today and we'll see you at the Fourth Annual Community Yard Sale May 9th!

Community Yard Sale 2009!

2009-02-26T13:26:00.002-05:00

We have officially picked a date for our 4th Annual Community Yard Sale: May 9th, 2009! The yard sale will run 10am-5pm regardless of weather. Last year we had over 800 people come to the yard sale and we are hoping to top that this time around!

We are now accepting vendor sign-ups. All 3 locations have sign-up binders and you can call Cathy Wilson at 740.698.8200 ext 12 with questions or comments.

Remember the modified hours that we have at our Athens and Albany locations:

Athens is now open 9am-6pm Monday through Saturday and Albany is open Saturdays 10am-6pm

A Fundraising Thank you!

2009-01-09T10:50:00.003-05:00

As ReUse Industries begins another year we are grateful for the response we have had to our fundraiser mailing. To date we have collected over 2,000 dollars from our most recent campaign! That money has gone toward keeping our truck running, keeping our stores open and all the other expenses it takes to keep ReUse Industries open. Aside from monetary donations ReUse is also looking for volunteers to help in our stores or our office. As mentioned previously on this blog the VISTA program will be ending in July and having volunteers at this time would help to make that transition easier.

If you are interested in donating a day, a morning, or an afternoon to help ReUse we would love to have you! We have tasks to suit any interest...

Please contact our director, Cathy Wilson to sign-up and learn about our current volunteer needs:

cathy@reuseindustries.org

(740) 698-8200 x12

Changes at ReUse Industries

2008-12-12T11:57:00.003-05:00

Rusty welcomes you to our Albany farm location!!! Conveniently located on old Rt. 50, 3 miles from the OU airport.

As we head into winter, ReUse has made some changes at our Albany and Athens locations to stay competitive in this slowing economy. Our Albany farm is currently open to the public one day a week: Saturdays from 10-6. Our Albany location is stocked with plenty of home, yard and construction items as well as a selection of large appliances. At this time, we can no longer accept non-working large appliances (although we will still take appliances in working order). Our PC's to the People program is accepting new models of reuseable computers, monitors, USB printers and scanners.

Our Athens store is open 6 days a week: Monday - Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and has a huge selection of home items, furniture, books, toys and clothing. We have a large storage building out back stocked with large items easy to view and buy!!

The storage building at ARTS is full of great stuff!!!

If you have an item you would like to donate and would like to schedule a pick-up, please call the ReUse location closest to you for assistance:

ReUse Industries- Albany 74815
U.S Highway 50 Albany, OH 45710
740-698-8200

ReUse Thrift Store- Athens
100 Columbus Rd
Athens, OH 45701
740- 594- 5103

ReUse Thrift Store- Wellston
102 South Ohio Ave.
Wellston, OH 45692
740-384-1323

saying goodbye!

2008-09-04T20:51:00.003-05:00

Sherri Oliver and Ben Frese with Director Cathy Wilson on their last day

We are sad to announce that VISTA's Sherri Oliver and Ben Frese have completed their time at ReUse Industries with a combined 4 years of service!
While at ReUse, Sherri worked on fundraising , grant seeking and started Project Reuse. Sherri will be sticking around Athens and recently was hired at Athens County Children Services as a Public Information Officer. She hopes to someday go to grad school for non-profit management and own a dog named Meatball.
Ben Frese focused on creating contacts and relationships with businesses, schools, non-profits and individuals while at ReUse. He worked to increase quality donations and maintain ReUse Industries relationship's with the communities our stores serve. Ben will be returning home to Cambridge while he makes the transition to move out to California. He hopes to garden, surf, work and of course never stop reusing out west!

New hours at ReUse in Athens!

2008-07-22T11:46:00.006-05:00

Due to a recent successful grant we will be lengthening the hours at our thrift store in Athens! The Athens ReUse Thrift Store will now be open 9 am-6 pm Monday through Saturday! We hope that people will take advantage of the longer hours (and longer days of summer!) to come in, shop and donate.

ReUse in the A-News!

2008-07-21T13:16:00.003-05:00

There's a great article in today's edition of the Athens News about thrift shopping in Athens. Writer Jill Mapes has some great things to say about ReUse toward the end of the article.

As I walked into Athens’ New to You Shoppe one particularly sweltering Saturday afternoon in July, the strong smell of lint and musk struck like a ton of bricks. This familiar scent brought a smile to my face; it is the smell of something so sweet – the scent of cheap deals on used goods.

While some folks shop thrift stores because they’re on the prowl for unique or vintage fashions, many people are just looking to save a buck, while others do so for environmental, political or social issues.

“I feel like there are so many clothes that have been produced already,” Athens resident Jordan Vincent explained. “Why produce any more if you don’t have to? Thrifting is good for the environment.”

To read the rest of the article, click here.

Welcome new VISTA Julia Flint!

2008-07-16T09:21:00.003-05:00

Move-out was a big success! We worked for 12 days straight getting donations and have a great inventory of items. We had help from some of our board members and SEPTAS who helped make it all possible.

We are now back in the office and are welcoming our new VISTA Julia Flint. She just completed her junior year at OU and has decided to take a year off and join us here at ReUse. Julia is from Rayland, OH and was majoring in communications. She is potentially the last new VISTA we will get here at ReUse as we have been informed that there is the possibility of our VISTA program not being renewed.

Welcome to Julia and have a happy summer shopping at ReUse!

ReUse provides FREE pickups for Ohio University students!

2008-06-05T18:17:00.003-05:00

Things have been quite hectic over here at ReUse. We are in the final stages of preparation for our annual Ohio University Student Move-Out Activities. Flyers have been distributed, letters have been sent and we're ready to tackle the huge mountain of reuseable items that will be left behind by Ohio University students.

If you are an OU student and would like to schedule a free pickup of your gently used items, you can give our Student Move-Out Hotline a call starting Monday June 9 at 10 am. The hotline number is 740-591-3359, and it will remain open from 10 am to 6 pm until June 18.

ReUse will pick up almost anything you can find in a student's home, from furniture to working electronics to clothing. We will even accept non-perishable food items that are packaged separately from other items, as we are collecting food donation for Good Works, a local organization dedicated to battling rural homelessness. Please remember to pack smaller items in bags or boxes. Also, keep in mind that due to the large volume of items that we receive during move-out, we reserve the right to refuse any item. To avoid this, please make sure that your donations are clean, dry and free of stains, tears or odors.

We hope to see you next week!

ReUse Benefit this FRIDAY at Casa Cantina!

2008-05-20T23:26:00.002-05:00

ReUse Industries is holding a benefit show this Friday at Casa Cantina in Athens. Come hang out with us and watch some sweet bands. Casual Future, Paper Machetes and Sad Bastards will be providing the music for the evening. These bands are all great, and the Machetes won't be around for much longer, so you should see them while you can!

Plus, the money raised on Friday will be towards helping ReUse Industries to continue providing free pickups to the residents of Athens and other communities in Southeast Ohio.

Who: Casual Future, Paper Machetes and Sad Bastards
What: A benefit for ReUse Industries

Where: Casa Cantina, 4 West State St. in Athens
When: Friday, May 23, music starts at 10:30 p.m.

Community Yard Sale - This Saturday!

2008-05-13T12:59:00.004-05:00

Our community yard sale, now in its third year, is all set to go this Saturday. There is still space for individuals and community groups to come and sell used items. If you are interested in reserving a space for FREE, don't hesitate to call our Albany sales desk today. The number is 740-698-8200 x 10, and we'll be more than happy to help you reserve your yard sale space. We will have table and chair rental for a nominal fee.

The yard sale will last from 10 am to 5 pm, and we'll have a food vendor, kids games and canoe floats on the beautiful Raccoon Creek. With 26 vendors set up to participate so far, the yard sale is going to be a great event and a wonderful way to meet your neighbors!

We hope to see all of you this Saturday!

AmeriCorps*VISTA Position Available For July

2008-05-11T14:19:00.000-05:00

We are now accepting application for an AmeriCorps*VISTA position which will begin on July 10, 2008. This full-time position is set to begin in mid-July. VISTAs receive the $833/month living stipend, choice of $4,275 education award or $1200 end-of-service cash stipend, health benefits, and sick and vacation time. The deadline to apply for the VISTA position at ReUse Industries is May 30, 2008.

To apply, please go to americorps.gov and under Advanced Opportunity Search, enter program name "ReUse Industries" to view the full job description. Click on the job posting that is set to begin on July 10, 2008.

For more information please call Cathy Wilson at 740-698-8200 extension 12.

Our Apologies

2008-05-09T16:21:00.005-05:00

We'd like to apologize for our lack of posts in the past month. We've been having some problems with our FTP server, but it appears that everything has been fixed.

Community Yard Sale Next Week!

2008-05-09T14:18:00.000-05:00

We've been quite busy getting ready for our Third Annual Community Yard Sale. This year's sale will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 10 am to 5 pm at our main facility on US Highway 50. If you would like to come out and sell your gently used ites at the yard sale, you can reserve a space for FREE. There is a small fee for chair and table rentals.

The Community Yard Sale is a great event for bargain hunters and sellers alike, with over 20 vendors selling wonderful goods and upwards of 500 customers coming to shop. In addition to the yard sale festivities, there will be a food vendor and free canoe floats on the Raccoon Creek!

If you would like to reserve a space at the Community Yard Sale, please call our sales desk in Albany. The phone number is 740-698-8200 x 10 and our hours are 10 am to 6 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

See you on May 17!

ReUse at Final Fridays!

2008-04-23T22:59:00.005-05:00

ReUse Industries is sponsoring a sustainable art show in the 1879 Gallery at Stuart's Opera House this Friday!

Come check out the cutting-edge (re)fashions from Project ReUse, other-worldy junk art created by Jamie Lewis and Erica Sutherland, and Infestation: Love Swarm, an amazing collection of collages made by Athens Middle School students. Infestation: Love Swarm was created with the guidance of Athens Middle School art teacher Pandy Reiser and Ohio Arts Council Artist-in-Residence Patty Mitchell. This project was made possible with support from the Ohio Arts Council, Athens Business Machines and the Dairy Barn.

In conjunction with the ReUse Art Show will be a wonderful offering of delicious local food provided by Food We Love. Also, come kick off the Athens International Film and Video Festival at Stuart's with an 8 pm showing of the documentary King Corn! This is going to be one event you won't want to miss.

This art show is a part of Final Fridays on the Square, an event that happens on the last Friday of every month in Nelsonville, Ohio.

What: ReUse Art Show
Where: Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville, OH
When: Friday, April 25 at 6 pm

See you there, and bring your friends!

Community Yard Sale Update!

2008-04-16T11:05:00.006-05:00

We are excited to announce that plans for our Third Annual Community Yard Sale are underway. ReUse Industries would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in this upcoming event.

We plan to have food vendors at the yard sale as well as canoe rides on the Raccoon creek. This yard sale is a great opportunity for those living in rural areas who can't hold "traditional" garage sales and want to meet others in the community.

It will be held at the Albany location on Saturday, May 17th from 10 am to 5 pm. Pre-registration is required and free. Tables and chairs are available to rent for a minimal fee.

To sign up please contact our Albany receptionist at 698-8200 x 10. If you have any additional questions or would like more information please contact Emily Camm at emily[at]reuseindustries[dot]org.

This Weekend's Highway Cleanup Postponed

2008-03-28T10:03:00.004-05:00

We have decided to postpone the highway cleanup scheduled to take place this Saturday due to weather concerns.

The cleanup will be rescheduled for an undetermined date in the near future. If you are interested in volunteering, please send an e-mail to Emily Camm at emily[at]reuseindustries.org. She will be able to give you information on the cleanup.

Project ReUse Photos!

2008-03-21T13:57:00.007-05:00

A bit late, but here are some excellent photos that our volunteer photographer, Annie Fischer, captured at Project ReUse on March 8. Click on the thumbnails for larger view!

You can view even more photos by going to our Project ReUse Flickr page. Enjoy!

Floods won't keep us down!

2008-03-21T12:13:00.004-05:00

The Raccoon Creek has spilled over its banks and onto the ReUse property in Albany. The water has not reached any of our buildings, and we don't expect it to, but it's a sight to see all the same. Don't worry, however, because we are still open for business. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 740-698-8200 x 10.

Above: Rusty Salvage is partially submerged, but stands strong.
Above: Despite the flood waters, we're still working hard!

Project ReUse - THANK YOU!

2008-03-11T12:20:00.003-05:00

We would like to thank all of the local businesses, organizations and people who came together this past Saturday to make Project ReUse a great event!

Thanks to our designers and models: Rachel Aling, Kari Eavenson, Cara Varney, Olivia Dawson, Lauren Budin, Sophie Borazanian, Allie Nordman, Becky Kozar, Cynthia Bettcher, Beth Miller, Mary Howell, Liz Drabik, Emily Webb, Carla Maragano, Chelsea Dieck, Emily Miller, Caitlin Seida, Sarah Warda and Natalie Lombardi.

Thanks to Patty Mitchell, Pandy Reiser and especially the 7th and 8th grade classes at Athens Middle School for allowing us to show their wonderful art.

Thanks to ARTS/West, Emily and Dan Prince, Suzanne Seesman, Annie Fischer, Athens Mayor Paul Wiehl, Liz Pahl, Tamara Young, Paul Kristofco, Andrew Lampela, Brian Koscho, Tommy Tabatowski, John Knouse, Sarah Burstler, the ReUse Industries AmeriCorps*VISTAs and everyone else who was kind enough to give a little bit of their time.

The following businesses and organizations were generous enough to donate goods and services:

Athena Grand
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
Athens Book Center
Athens Do It Yourself Shop
Athens Medical Massage
Athens Underground
Attitudes Salon
Bali Karma
Blue Eagle Music
Casa Nueva
China Fortune
The Coffee Cup
Cycle Path
Della Zona
Donkey Coffee & Espresso
Flipside Skate Shop
Haffa's Records
G'Bloze Glass
Interior Concepts
Jackie O's
Jana's Soul Food Cafe
Little Professor Book Center
Mountain Laurel Gifts
Nelsonville Quilt Company
Noir
O'Betty's Red Hot
Rocky Boot Grill
Salaam
The Standard Salon
Stuart's Opera House
Studio 4 Art Gallery
The Union Bar and Grill
Wild Mercantile

Come Help ReUse Industries Keep Ohio Beautiful

2008-03-11T11:52:00.004-05:00

We will be holding a highway cleanup on Saturday, March 29. This cleanup is in conjunction with the Keep Ohio Beautiful and Ohio Department of Transportation Roadway Cleanup, which is a part of the Great American Cleanup. We'd love to have you come out and volunteer with us that day! Volunteers should meet at ReUse Industries' main facility, located at 74815 US Highway 50 (just west of Albany) at 10:45 AM. The cleanup will begin at 11 AM and last until 3 PM. Lunch will be provided to all volunteers. For more information, contact emily@reuseindustries.org. See you there!

2008-03-10T19:09:00.006-05:00

Project ReUse - a snowy success!

Despite the winter weather this Saturday, we went forward with Project ReUse and it was a blast. Almost one hundred brave souls trudged through the snowy streets of Athens to support ReUse Industries and watch a great fashion show. We made almost $500, all of which will go toward funding ReUse Industries projects such as free pickups of reusable items, which are available in Athens and select other cities. We would like to congratulate our winners:

Sarah Warda, who won our grand prize with her beautiful blue evening dress. Here is Sarah's description of her creation:

This outfit is all about color. Originally a choir robe, the dress definitely sings its own tune. With additional materials from a floor length nighty, the subtle tone-on-tone blue hues are sure to please. Her custom handbag was made from an old pillow, creating a striking contrast. Inspired by 40's starlets, Sarah hopes to make a splash on the runway.

Rachel Aling, Kari Eavenson and Cara Varney won first runner up with their lovely Asian-inspired dress. Rachel, Kari an Cara had this to say about their look:

East meets west with this sexy kimono, formerly a night gown and dress shirt. Modeled by Rachel is a classic Asian dress with a twist. Encompassing plunging necklines and dramatic flowing sleeves creating fashion zen. Inspired by nature, this design takes industrial Japanese culture back to its traditional roots for a unique fusion of function and style.

Emily Miller, Carla Maragano and Chelsea Dieck took second runner up with their funky shift dress. Here's what Emily, Carla and Chelsea had to say about their design:

Here we have Chelsea, modeling as the "Value City Vixen". Although she looks pretty in pink, her once-drapery dress, complete with sexy slip, dyed cotton stretch leggings and pearls of a different color, she is actually ready to rock and roll through the night! This ensemble was created solely from materials collected at the ReUse $4 bag sale! Now that's a vicious deal!

(pictures courtesy of Megan Louttit)

2008-02-20T12:23:00.002-05:00

Project ReUse Update!

Just a reminder: The second annual Project ReUse Fashion Show is coming up on Saturday, March 8th. It'll be at ARTS/West, 132 W. State St. from 6-8 pm. This is a big fundraiser for us so we're asking for a $6 donation at the door.

The event will be judged by Ohio Arts Council Artist in Residence Patty Mitchell, local musician Liz Pahl and Angela Keslar of Project Runway fame.

Later that night there will be an after-party at Casa Cantina, from 10 pm until 1 am (remember this is the night Daylight Savings Time begins). Local bands Casual Future, Silo Circuit and Russenorsk will provide the entertainment. Show up early because things will begin promply at 10.

2008-02-01T15:26:00.000-05:00

First Annual Trash Dance - TONIGHT!

February 1 @ 8 pm, Baker Center Ballroom B

The Ohio University Office of Sustainability is holding their first annual Trash Dance in Baker Center Ballroom B. Come out for a fun night with music provided by DJ Self Help, as well as food and prizes for best outfit, including a $100 gift certificate to ReUse Industries! Dress up in things you already have and add some trash for good measure; it makes the best accessory! There will be rewards for best outfit, so get creative! Ticket costs: $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Buy tickets in advance on the first floor of Baker on Friday until 5 pm. Contact Sarah at dewitt@ohio.edu for more information!

Good Works Walk for the Homeless Pictures

On Saturday January 19, AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteers from ReUse Industries joined over 400 area residents to take part in Good Works' Annual Walk for the Homeless. This year's walk participants raised over $32,000 for Timothy House, the homeless shelter run by Good Works located on the West side of Athens.

Here are some of the pictures we took that day:

Above: Good Works founder and executive director Keith Wasserman speaks to the crowd about the reality of homelessness in Southeast Ohio.

Above: A group of walkers listen as former residents of Timothy House share their experiences.

Above: The participants in the walk visit a homeless camp and listen to the stories shared by former residents of Timothy House.

For more information on Good Works, please visit their website at www.good-works.net