named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
ReUse Bridge
Partners with the Cortland Breakfast Rotary Club to collect and ship donated medical equipment such as crutches, walkers, and commodes to countries in need including Ukraine and nations in Africa.
ReUse Relief
Provides warming kits with blankets, hand warmers, and hygiene items to people experiencing homelessness and issues vital vouchers for essential household goods.
Red Dragon ReUse
Annual campus cleanout event at SUNY Cortland where volunteers collect discarded student items to divert waste from landfills and make reusable goods available to the community.
Second Hand Stories
Monthly writing workshop that encourages participants to create stories based on objects found in the reuse store, fostering creativity and community engagement.
Skills Development Program
Offers job training and professional growth opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and those facing barriers to employment.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Rotary Club Local and Global Service Initiatives 1 activity
- Collect and redistribute donated medical mobility devices internationallyCollects donated medical mobility equipment from the community and coordinates with the Cortland Breakfast Rotary Club to ship them to countries in need.
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Community Recycling & Reuse Education 1 activity
- Conduct reuse events to divert student waste from landfillsOperates the Red Dragon ReUse event in partnership with SUNY Cortland to collect discarded student items at move-out and redistribute them affordably to the community, reducing landfill waste.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute warming kits to people experiencing homelessnessAssembles and distributes warming kits containing blankets, scarves, flashlights, hand warmers, toothbrushes, and other essentials to warming stations in Upstate New York for people experiencing homelessness.
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Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
- Host community arts, writing, and craft programsHosts monthly craft sessions and creative writing workshops, including a monthly writing workshop on the first Sunday and a craft event on the first Friday, where participants engage in knitting, crocheting, art, and storytelling inspired by objects in the store.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Host fundraising eventsHosted a trivia night fundraiser featuring team tickets, snacks, a 50/50 raffle, and a $100 prize to support organizational programs.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Issue vouchers to families in needProvides vouchers to families in need for access to goods and services.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Offer job training and skills development for individuals with employment barriersProvides job training, skills development programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, and professional growth opportunities for people in transition housing and others facing barriers to employment; created 4 living-wage jobs with benefits and engaged over 100 volunteers.
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Discount Retail for Reuse 1 activity
- Operate thrift and reuse store with community access and discountsOperates a reuse store open to the public five days a week, selling donated goods including books, CDs, and reusable household items; offers periodic discounts (25% and 50%) on selected items and sells affordable goods to extend product life and reduce landfill waste.
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Provide furnishings and household supplies to vulnerable populationsProvides furnishings, housewares, and household supplies to individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, and people facing socioeconomic challenges through community partnerships.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Repair and refurbish donated items to extend usabilityRepairs donated goods instead of discarding them, supporting reuse and reducing waste; includes refurbishing medical mobility devices for reuse and international donation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide curbside pickup for large donated itemsOffers weekly curbside pickup service for large items and furniture on Wednesdays and Thursdays to facilitate donations and promote reuse.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$213K
Contributions & grants$9K4%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-3K-1%
Other revenue$207K
expenses
Total expenses$238K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$142K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$56K
Cash$40K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$46K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +40.7%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Catholic Charities Partner — Community partner that helps connect individuals in need to Cortland ReUse for essential household supplies.
- Catholic Charities Partner — Provides Transition House volunteers who participate in Cortland ReUse activities.
- Center for the Arts of Homer Partner — Co-hosts fundraising events with Cortland ReUse.
- Center for the Arts of Homer Partner — Hosted the trivia night fundraiser at their venue.
- Cortland Breakfast Rotary Club Partner — Partners with Cortland ReUse to ship collected medical equipment to countries in need.
- Cortland Community Foundation Funder — Potential funder through a $10,000 grant opportunity for Philanthropy Day.
- Cortland Works Youth Partner — Partners to engage youth volunteers in Cortland ReUse activities.
- DSS Partner — Community partner that helps connect individuals in need to Cortland ReUse for essential household supplies.
- Homer Center of the Arts Partner — Co-hosts or participates in events supporting Cortland ReUse.
- J.M. Murray Center Partner — Provides special needs volunteers who participate in Cortland ReUse activities.
- Main Street Farms Partner — Co-founded by Bobcat Bonagura, a member of the advisory committee
- SUNY Cortland Partner — Partners with Cortland ReUse on the annual Red Dragon ReUse event to collect discarded student items and divert them from landfills.
- The Vault on Main Partner — Hosts fundraising events benefiting Cortland ReUse.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Circular Economy Community Developmentmethodology: circular_economy_community_developmentBy embedding reuse and sustainable materials management into local systems, we strengthen economic, social, and environmental resilience, because circular practices create community-wide benefits beyond individual transactions.
- Creative Reuse for Community Engagement and Educationmethodology: creative_reuse_educationBy using repurposed objects as prompts in writing and craft workshops, we foster storytelling and imaginative engagement, because hands-on interaction with reused materials deepens connection to sustainability and creativity.
- Reuse-Based Economic and Environmental Developmentmethodology: reuse_based_economic_developmentBy repurposing and redistributing used materials, we create jobs, provide affordable goods, and reduce landfill waste, because reuse strengthens both local economic systems and environmental sustainability.