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Wicked Local Danvers: Essex Technical High School participates in Eco-Carpentry Challenge
June 11, 2019
Essex Technical High School recently participated in the Eco-Carpentry Challenge, an annual event organized by The Furniture Trust, a nonprofit committed to responsible reuse of unwanted office furniture.
CityBizList: The Furniture Trust Hosts 9th Annual Eco-Carpentry Challenge
June 04, 2019
The Furniture Trust, a nonprofit committed to responsible reuse of unwanted office furniture, held its annual event, the Eco-Carpentry Challenge, designed to promote the circular economy and up-cycling while providing students with professional skills critical to their future.
The Furniture Trust Hosts 9th Annual Eco-Carpentry Challenge
June 04, 2019
The Furniture Trust, a nonprofit committed to responsible reuse of unwanted office furniture, held its annual event, the Eco-Carpentry Challenge, designed to promote the circular economy and up-cycling while providing students with professional skills critical to their future.
Millbury, Sutton BVT students win first place in 2019 eco-carpentry challenge
May 23, 2019
The hard work of 15 Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT) students who participated in the Furniture Trust 9th annual 2019 Eco-Carpentry Challenge on May 2nd at District Hall in Boston, was recognized with a first place win.
The Furniture Trust's Eco-Carpentry Challenge
May 23, 2019
Mark Richey Woodworking Shop Foreman Chris Plante (pictured left) was a judge at The Furniture Trust Eco-Carpentry Challenge in Boston recently. Technical high schools from around the state were challenged with taking used furniture and wood (some donated by Mark Richey Woodworking) and making these items into something functional that can be donated back to the community.
Mentorship in Motion: Eco-Carpentry Challenge
May 17, 2019
These schools specialize in the technical trades that can offer kids the opportunity to develop the necessary skills that can lead to jobs in fields such as carpentry, metal fabrication, graphic design, construction, and building maintenance. Over the past few months, I had the opportunity to mentor students from Madison Park Technical Vocational High School in Jamaica Plains, MA, who had previously won the people’s choice award.
Turning used desks into dreams
May 14, 2019
The Hogwarts Express seems to race out of a tunnel as part of the bed. A bookcase painted with suitcases and a desk with wizardry whimsy stand by, ready to ignite imagination. This Harry Potter-themed bedroom unit was created by students at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, amazingly out of a pile of junk.
Colonnial Systems Blog: A Statement of IMPACT!
May 02, 2019
Colonial picked up and delivered donated used office furniture for #NashobaValleyTechnicalHighSchool in Westford and #ShawsheenValleyRegionalHighschool in Billerica to be utilized for the 2019 student designs.
Lowell Sun: Nashoba Tech students construct bed for local Syrian refugee family
June 14, 2018
Baraa Alloh perched at the edge of his bed, peered down at his father, Mohammed, and, with the kind of unyielding energy that comes naturally to 3-year-olds like himself, flung himself down the slide only to turn around and run back up it.
Worcester Public Schools Blog: Eco-Carpentry Challenge 2018
May 25, 2018
The Alternative School entered the Furniture Trust’s Eco Carpentry Challenge 2018 on May 10th at District Hall in Boston. The students and staff won the first place trophy and were awarded a $2,000.00 check for being the "Best in Class Small Shop"
High Profile Monthly: Furniture Trust Hosts 8th Annual Eco-Carpentry Challenge
May 18, 2018
The Furniture Trust, a nonprofit committed to responsible reuse of unwanted office furniture, held its annual, signature event, the Eco-Carpentry Challenge, designed to promote resourcefulness and upcycling while providing students critical skills.
CityBizList: The Furniture Trust Hosts 8th Annual Eco-Carpentry Challenge
May 18, 2018
The Furniture Trust, a nonprofit committed to responsible reuse of unwanted office furniture, held its annual, signature event, the Eco-Carpentry Challenge, designed to promote resourcefulness and upcycling while providing students critical skills.
The Furniture Trust Hosts 8th Annual Eco-Carpentry Challenge
May 18, 2018
The Furniture Trust, a nonprofit committed to responsible reuse of unwanted office furniture, held its annual, signature event, the Eco-Carpentry Challenge, designed to promote resourcefulness and upcycling while providing students critical skills.
REACH Office Move Update: We've Moved!
October 25, 2017
It’s official! REACH has finally moved! I’m writing this to you from my brand-new office here in REACH’s new location. I can’t tell you where exactly that is, because we don’t publish our address. But trust me when I tell you it’s very close to the old one, and perfect for us.
Weymouth Mayor Hedlund unveils major capital improvements to Town’s senior center
October 11, 2017
A ribbon cutting ceremony at the Whipple Senior Center unveiled the first phase of major capital improvements. New furniture for these rooms, as well as the music room, the reception area, and the front office, was generously donated to the senior center by the Massachusetts State Surplus Property Office and the Furniture Trust of Boston. This furniture was valued at more than $24,000.
New England Real Estate Journal: Project of the Month - Renovation of New England Center and Home for Veterans will ‘serve veterans for the rest of 21st Century’
August 18, 2017
After three years of planning and two and a half years of construction, the New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the facility’s $35 million reconfiguration and renovation on 17 Court St.
The Alternative School Participates in The Furniture Trusts's Ecco-Carpentry Challenge 2017
July 20, 2017
The Alternative School entered the Furniture Trust’s Annual Signature event (The Eco Carpentry Challenge 2017) on 5/4/17 at District Hall in Boston. Businesses engage The Trust for a sustainable solution during renovation and relocation projects to prevent the accumulation of furniture in landfills by connecting reusable products with local schools and non-profits.
The Furniture Trust Hosts 7th Annual Eco-Carpentry Challenge
May 24, 2017
The Furniture Trust, a nonprofit committed to responsible reuse of unwanted office furniture, held its annual signature event, the Eco-Carpentry Challenge, designed to promote resourcefulness and upcycling while providing students critical skills.
Columbia Construction's Spotlight On... The Furniture Trust's Eco-Carpentry Challenge
May 11, 2017
Each year, The Furniture Trust challenges students from local high schools to compete in their annual Eco-Carpentry Challenge. The Furniture Trust is a nonprofit organization serving the Greater Boston area that seeks to relocate discarded office furniture, with the intent making a positive community impact by donating items to local schools and nonprofits, and decreasing the amount of waste in landfills.
Turning the Tables: How Students are Taking Recycling a Step Further
July 26, 2016
It’s official! REACH has finally moved! I’m writing this to you from my brand-new office here in REACH’s new location. I can’t tell you where exactly that is, because we don’t publish our address. But trust me when I tell you it’s very close to the old one, and perfect for us.
