The ReUse People - February 2006 NEWSLETTER

NEW! Vehicle Donation Program
By Ted Reiff

Starting immediately, TRP  is accepting donations of cars, trucks, SUV's, RV's, and motorcycles.  Don't worry, our mission hasn't changed: first and foremost we want your old house. However,  if we can reel in a car or truck now and then, why not? You get a tax write off and TRP moves a little closer to its goals.

Donating a vehicle is a simple process. You just pick up the phone and call. We do the rest. So if you'd like to get rid of an unwanted vehicle, phone  now for a pickup. 800-574-0888. Or you can donate your vehicle online at www.vehiclesforcharity.com. Unfortunately, vehicle donations can only be made from the Bay Area counties plus Santa Cruz.

Upcoming Special Events

Los Angeles Area

Roundtable Forum featuring The ReUse People of America, Liz's Antique Hardware, and Downtown Diversion
February 16, 2006 ,  7 p.m.
Global Green USA / Green Building Resource Center
2218 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
www.globalgreen.org/gbrc

Open House  and Presentation on deconstruction by TRP
March 22, 2006 , 5:30 p.m.  
Living Green Store & Gallery
10000 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
www.livingreen.com

Alternative Building Materials and Design Expo
This is the largest presentation of Green Building materials, design and practices in Los Angeles. TRP will be a featured panelist as part of the Expo's Seminar Series.
May 4, 2006, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Santa Monica Air Center, Barkar Hangar
www.altbuildexpo.com

Bay Area

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
TRP will present,  "Starting Green: Deconstruction and Building Materials Salvage, " chronicling  a LEED Silver deconstruction and salvage project.
March 1, 2006, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. (includes a light dinner)
Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
8272 Moss Landing Road
Moss Landing, CA 95039 

New Inventory

TRP Alameda just received brand new Anderson, Marvin and Milgard windows in vinyl and wood and in all sizes. These are beauties!

Special of the Month

This month we are again featuring our large selection of doors. Whether you need to replace interior or exterior doors, we have numerous sizes and styles. Get 25% off on any and all doors through March 15, 2006.

TRP is Looking for a few Good People

Go to our website www.thereusepeople.org, click on the tab "Opportunities" and look under the heading "Employment Opportunities"

Deconstruction & New Materials Update

The Alameda ReUse Bazaar we will receive:

• All materials from a 3,000 sq-ft remodel of a custom home in Healdsburg, 

• All materials from a 2,500 sq-ft custom ranch in Orinda

• All materials from a 2-story custom home in Menlo Park

IIn Los Angeles, the Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Store will receive:

• Contents of a Rustic Canyon home in Santa Monica

• Contents of a rustic boardwalk surf pad in Venice Beach with numerous vintage artifacts

• Contents of additional homes to be deconstructed in late February

Location and Contact Information

TRP ReUse Bazaar
2100 Ferry Point, #150
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-2722; toll-free 888-588-9490
Hours: Mon through Fri 10:00 to 6:00; Sat and Sun 10:00 to 4:00

Please visit our partnering warehouses in the greater Los Angeles area:

Habitat Home Improvement Store
17700 S. Figueroa (corner of 182nd), Gardena/Carson CA 90248
(310)-323-5665
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m.

Silver Lake Yards
1086 Manzanita Street
Silver Lake, CA 90026
(323) 667-2875
Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment
Directions: Manzanita Street crosses Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake. Go south 1 short block and turn right just before Santa Monica Boulevard.