named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Computer Refurbishment
Receives donated computers from businesses and schools, tested and sold "as is" by volunteer technicians.
Free Section
Offers select donated items free of charge, including slightly imperfect or low-demand goods, to increase accessibility.
Reuse and Resale Program
Accepts donations of reusable household, office, and recreational goods and resells them at low cost to the public to divert waste from landfills.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Discount Retail for Reuse 3 activities
- Offer antique and used furniture for sale to the publicSells antique and gently used furniture items through its warehouse store, promoting reuse and affordable access to quality furnishings.
- Operate a reuse center to divert reusable goods from landfillsOperates a community warehouse that accepts donated reusable goods from individuals, businesses, and institutions, and resells them at low cost to the public, preventing waste and promoting resource reuse.
- Provide building materials and tools for DIY projectsOffers donated and surplus building materials, tools, and hardware for reuse in do-it-yourself and home improvement projects.
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 2 activities
- Distribute furniture and household furnishings to individuals and familiesProvides donated furniture and furnishings for bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and dining rooms to individuals and families in need at low cost or no cost.
- Distribute household items including kitchenware, appliances, and bath accessoriesProvides a variety of donated household goods such as kitchenware, appliances, and bath accessories to individuals and families, supporting household setup and stability.
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Library of Things Lending 1 activity
- Distribute sports, fitness, and outdoor equipmentProvides donated sports, fitness, and outdoor gear such as skis, exercise machines, and camping equipment to the public for reuse.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute toys, games, books, and educational materials to childrenProvides donated toys, games, books, and educational materials to children, allowing them to choose their own items to promote dignity and engagement.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Distribute used electronics with volunteer testingAccepts and distributes used computers, phones, and calculators from businesses and schools, with volunteer testing to ensure functionality before redistribution.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Maintain a free section for gently used or imperfect household itemsOperates a section within the warehouse where visitors can access gently used or imperfect household items at no cost, increasing accessibility for low-income individuals and families.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Provide access to books at low or no costOffers approximately 3,000 books to the public for free or at low cost, supporting literacy and education through reuse.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Provide baby necessities to families in needDistributes essential baby items including cribs, strollers, high chairs, and clothing to families in need, supporting early childhood needs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$63K
Contributions & grants$55K87%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$11K17%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$38K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$147K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$147K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.7%
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Businesses Partner — Source of donated office furniture, furnishings, and electronic equipment.
- Eastern Rensselaer County Community Warehouse Network — Organization operates under the full legal name Eastern Rensselaer County Community Warehouse.
- Facebook Partner — Has a presence on Facebook to engage with the community and share updates.
- Schools Partner — Source of donated computers and electronic equipment.
strategies · 2
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.
- Client-Choice Modelmethodology: client_choice_modelBy allowing children to select their own toys and books, we promote dignity and personal agency, which increases engagement and emotional well-being because it centers the recipient's autonomy in the giving process.
- Reuse-Centered Environmental Modelmethodology: reuse-center-modelBy diverting reusable goods from landfills and reselling or redistributing them, we advance environmental sustainability and community access because reuse reduces waste while simultaneously providing affordable resources to underserved populations.