May 2016
 Issue No. 57
 

Many of you know us well enough to know there is always something going on at Second Chance! Whether it's a visit by a U.S. Senator, an award for workforce development excellence, the preservation of some historical treasure, or the large "Art All Night" event we're planning for October, it's never dull around here.

One new item of interest on the retail front is a sort of "pop-up store" within our store. It's a Furniture Showroom called Made in Baltimore because, well, all the goods are made by local furniture makers!  

Situated in 1,000 sq ft of space and sponsored by the Industrial Arts Collective, you can get to know the work of several area craftsmen and order one of their unique products or request a custom piece.

Second Chance is proud to support the local artisan community who are getting their hands dirty making beautiful, functional items -- sometimes even out of reclaimed materials found in our store.  
We hope you'll explore the Showroom while it's here the next couple months. It's pretty cool stuff. And hey, why not check out some of our products or donate your own while you're at it?!

Building Baltimore & Beyond with You,  
-Your Second Chance Team
TRANSFORMATION TIP
As you know, we offer tons (literally!) of reclaimed wood that our deconstruction crews salvage from old structures. Many of you use it in your DIY projects. If you're making a special piece for your home, consider this approach to cleaning and preparing the wood for your new creation. (Many more tips available here.)
gothic figural stained glass window encased in Oak light box depicting Saint Eustace? (Item # 111250) 
Vintage Henredon Armoire (Item #106051) 
 
Reversible Poker Table (Item #116181)
Father's Day is coming!

Assortment of Miniature Shoes 

Flame Mahogany 2 Door Cabinet (Item #112533)
 
Brass & Iron Antique Cowbell (Item # 103682)
 
Wine Leather Executive Desk Chair (Item #107730)
 
Armoire Oak Tree Carvings (Item #111371)

RETAIL WAREHOUSE 

OPEN DAILY!

9am - 5pm, Monday thru Sunday
For Map & Directions click here.

410-385-1700

volunteer opp
There are many ways for individuals & groups to serve.  See examples & contact us here.
Special Need:
Folks with carpentry skills to help build store displays.
Remodeling or Demolishing?  
Contact us to learn how deconstruction can add value
to your project and our mission!
Call 410-385-1700, fill this out, or email.
 
   
Have furniture, appliances, cabinets, materials, tools,
vehicles or other reusable items you can do without?
Call 410-385-1700 x 110, fill this out, or email.
(Donation tax receipt provided!)
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ORIOLE MAGIC  

Our sincere thanks goes to the Baltimore Orioles for the opportunity to introduce Second Chance's cause to their fans! (The ball caught by Ray's son was a cool bonus :-) Headed to a day game? Check us out 9-5 any time.  
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about one of these roles, visit here
IN THE FIELD
Yet another house deconstructed to the ground instead of demolished and dumped! Now, for the crew and trainees to bring back the rest of the reclaimed materials for recycling and resale, and to leave the property broom swept for the upcoming construction.
LUMBER REUSE
What do you do when you've accumulated a bunch of unusable lumber over years? Dump it in a landfill? No! Make mulch...a LOT of mulch! After another pass through the shredder, look for this mulch to help with erosion and weed control while beautifying the landscape around our "Gateway to Baltimore" campus. 
CUSTOMER CREATION
We love when a customer takes something like a discarded window (far left) from our Freecycle Tent and upcycles it into a thing a beauty (far right)! One less window heading to the landfill and one more beautified home, thanks to some vision and elbow grease!
(Lots more upcycling ideas here.) 

Click the Pics for More Info!  
Oriole Retro Antique Stove (Item #109575) 

Breakfront Bookcase/China Cabinet (Item #104823)

Wide Variety of Door Knobs & Hardware 
Antique Black Lacquer Triptych (Item #115971)

20" Porcelain Fishbowl Planter (Item #116061)

Philco Radio Phonograph (Item #114733)

Vintage Perfection Oil Heater & Light (Item #114313)  

3 Section Media & Display Cabinet (Item #111024)
Chinese Vanity + Goldfish Vessel Sink (Item #115428) 
 
Swan Fixture Cherry Vanity (Item #113275)
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One of the many volunteer groups pitching in around here...

The HR Department from Under Armor Gettin' It Done!
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