ReCycle North s mission is to (1) protect the environment by reducing the amount of reusable and repairable items dumped in landfills, (2) give individuals in transition valuable job skills, technical training and more opportunity, and (3) alleviate the effects of poverty by making vital household goods and building materials more readily available. In pursuit of these goals, ReCycle North will: self-finance operations to the highest level possible through reuse sales and professional reuse and training services, serve disadvantaged youth and individuals who are homeless, unemployed, dependent on public assistance, or struggle with physical or mental barriers to employment, develop staff capabilities and teamwork through continuous learning, evaluation, and challengecollaborate with other community organizations and serve as a community resource, and cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit that will allow the organization to grow to meet evolving challenges.ReCycle North was built on the premise that precious human and material resources could be better utilized to protect the environment and improve human dignity. The founders saw the mountains of trash filling our landfills and recognized the potential opportunity this waste represented if only a market for reusable and repairable household items could be created. In the ranks of the homeless and other long-term unemployed, ReCycle North s founders saw a different type of waste that included lost dreams, broken promises, and demoralized souls seeking purpose and opportunity. From household goods and furniture, to large and small appliances, electronics, and computers, ReCycle North has created new reuse opportunities and at the same time new vocational training areas for disadvantaged individuals in need of new skills. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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