Each year the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) hosts a Polar Bear Plunge to raise awareness and funds to fight climate change. And for the last 3 years Community Forklift has sent out our bravest, most daring, possibly reckless Forklift Freezers to splash into the icy Potomac River in support of this cause.  

Our 2016 Forklift Freezer team and fans

We'd like to thank everyone who supported our Forklift Freezers at this year's Polar Bear Plunge. Community Forklift raised more money than ever before and were one of the top fundraising teams. Whether you cheered us on, sent us encouragement, or donated to this great cause, we couldn't have done it without you and we're so thankful for your help.

We've got dust, salvaged building materials, and antiques; but who knew it was a recipe for ROMANCE? Well, apparently a few folks did! In honor of Valentine's Day, we're sharing some love stories.

Once, two youngsters met at the Art Deco Society in DC, and then ran into each other months later at a video store (that tells you how long ago it was). They hung out as friends for a few years before losing touch. 

Fast forward to 2012, and Neil was volunteering at the Community Forklift booth at the H Street Festival when he ran into Lauren again. This time, they were both smitten, and decided they wouldn't lose touch again. Lauren says, "Neil is my best Forklift find!"  Nowadays, they can often be found adding art-deco touches to Neil's cool old house in Hyattsville. (He also spends his spare time as a weekend Community Builder, helping to spread the word about the 'Lift at local festivals.)

Rebekah and Mark

In 2012, Forklift Fan Mark called us to ask if he could propose to his girlfriend Rebekah the following weekend in the warehouse. A friend painted a vintage-looking sign for him to stash in our antique section. On one side it said "Mark & Rebeckah's Auto Shop," and on the other side it said "Will you marry me?"  She was so surprised when she found the sign!

Mark and Rebekah's Proposal

Three years ago, we hired two of our favorite Forklifters. Rob and Zoe started working in our warehouse within a few months of each other and quickly hit it off. These two have both moved on from the 'Lift to pursue careers in deconstruction and environmental work, but they often come to our events or pop in to say "Hi" to old friends at the front desk. What's even more exciting is that they've recently announced their engagement! So wedding bells will be ringing next year...do you think they'd like to use our courtyard?

Aderyn and Doug

What do you get when you cross our Events Coordinator with our Pricing Coordinator? A 100% Forklift Baby of course! Aderyn and Doug met and fell in love right here at Community Forklift a little over three years ago. Now, they're a Forklift Family of three with their 16 month old daughter. Both Aderyn and Doug continue to work here at the 'Lift, and you can sometimes spot our littlest Forklifter cruising around the warehouse visiting mommy and daddy at work.

That's right, we frequently have short sales with deep discounts in popular departments - and sometimes these flash sales

include the entire warehouse!