Who Gives a SCRAP - Celebrate the New Year with us!

Creative Reuse Center
"A Place of Possibilities"

2019 Year in Review

Volunteer Hours: 14,595

COS -79,009.5 pounds donated and diverted from the waste stream and landfill

FoCo - 60,249 pounds donated and diverted from the waste stream and landfill

A total of 69.63 tons

Dear loyal supporters of Who Gives a SCRAP,

In this New Year, and new decade, we are grateful for all of the past and now future support from our local communities.

You have experienced the excitement that happens when generous and thoughtful people decide to donate materials to Who Gives a SCRAP rather than throw them away, and instead get those materials into the hands of folks who can up-cycle them into something special.

You see the infinite possibilities and environmental benefits of giving items a second life and beyond. People from all over Colorado support Who Gives a SCRAP Creative Reuse Centers for reasons as varied as our mission, inventory, classes and events.

It has long been known that teachers are responsible for buying their own supplies for their students and classrooms which can be upwards of $1,000 per school year. Who Gives a SCRAP is here to help reduce their expenses by offering low-cost options and a teacher discount. In addition, we offer discounts to our military families, students, and to our 55 and over population.

Your support keeps Who Gives a SCRAP going, making it a place to bring our community together.

We need your help? Why?

*Did you know that 78 cents of every dollar we bring in goes solely to pay our rent?

*That we are 95% volunteer-powered?

*That your financial support will help us keep our doors open, pay a living wage to our staff and to hire additional staff to serve you better?

How can you help? Spend an extra $5, become a member, volunteer, donate items, tell your friends about us, share our Facebook posts, and attend classes and events. Whatever your reasons, we are grateful to have supporters like you who care about our work.

YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS NEEDED AND APPRECIATED!

Yay! Our first business sponsor at our Fort Collins location!

We welcome Associates in Family Medicine sponsored by Dr. Scarlet Sparkuhl Delia

Located at: 1212 East Elizabeth Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524

For more information go to:
https://www.familyclinicfc.com/our-physicians/dr-scarlet-sparkuhl-delia/

Would you like to become a Supporting Business Sponsor of Who Gives a SCRAP?

WHY?
1. Help Who Gives a SCRAP keep their doors and continue to operate a retail and community space devoted entirely to up-cycling and creative reuse.
2. Help divert materials from area landfills.
3. Support public educators and creative communities.
4. Receive positive and impactful publicity for your company or organization.

Colorado Springs 2020 SWAP Schedule
**All swaps will be held on a Saturday from 1 - 4 pm.

February 8, Old Colorado City Library
March 28, Cheyenne Mountain Library
April 25, Manitou Springs Library (Congregational Church)
May 2, Rockrimmon Library
June 6, Fountain Library
July 18, Penrose Library
August 22, High Prairie Library
September 12, Sand Creek Library
October 3, Monument Library
November 14, East Library

In collaboration with the Pikes Peak library District, we are hosting an art, craft, and hobby material exchange! Bring in your new, clean/gently used and unwanted craft materials and exchange them for "tickets" to "purchase/exchange" new-to-you craft supplies! (Please only bring in crafting supplies and not items that are considered trash, in bad condition or items that can be recycled.) **Tickets received at the Swaps can only be used at other swaps; they cannot be used in the shop. We will also have a fun up-cycling craft going on, so you can take your time and check for new incoming inventory! No registration required.

Just a reminder that if you are ever ordering from Amazon, please shop under Amazon Smile and select Art Swap as your nonprofit to support!
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.
Please choose Art Swap!

Check out this great article in the bandwagon Magazine about our DIY performance art venue inside our Fort Collins store.

Who Gives A Scrap About Your Art? Blasti Does Click here

Fort Collins
Classes and Events in January

For more detailed information about classes, please visit our website www.whogivesascrapcolorado.com

*Remember to think of us when planning your next birthday party, wedding shower, office retreat, or special event. We have classroom and event space!

**Classes or open crafting subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. New classes added often, check our website for details. https://www.whogivesascrapcolorado.com/classes-and-parties.html

WANTED: Volunteers who can work during shop hours.
To become a volunteer, follow the link below and fill out our volunteer application. Please send an email to whogivesascrapfoco@gmail.com to set up your training date and time! https://www.whogivesascrapcolorado.com/get-involved.html

Plate Throwing
Sat., Jan., 4, 2020
6 – 9 PM
Have you ever wanted to throw some dishes to take out some anger, but didn't want to ruin your nice dishware or have to clean up the mess? We've got you covered! Come join us for a night of dish throwing therapy at Who Gives a SCRAP! We will be throwing dishware that is chipped and can no longer be used and at the end you can opt to make a mosaic masterpiece with the broken pieces. And better yet, we'll clean up the mess!!
Cost: $10 door fee and $1 per plate thrown.

Journal Making
Thurs., Jan., 16, 2020
5 – 7 PM
Create your own journal to be used as a daily diary, travel log, gratitude record . . . the type of journal is your choice. Instructor provides all materials and equipment to complete one journal adding various pockets for mementos, writing spots, photo mats, dividers, ephemera, tiny tablets or notebooks altering a composition. Each participant creates a unique journal to suit their need – no two will be identical.
Instructor: Dotty Greeley
Cost: $20/class all materials provided
To RSVP, call Dotty at (970) 393-0920 to reserve your spot!

Journal Book
Thurs., Jan., 23, 2020
5 – 7 PM
Create a fun 6 x 6 journal with 2 ring binding, pockets, ephemera and space to add in more pages in the future. Instructor provides all materials and equipment to complete one journal. Examples will be on hand for inspiration. Every journal turns out as unique as its maker.
Cost: $18
Instructor: Dotty Greeley
To RSVP, call Dotty at (970) 393-0920 to reserve your spot!

A Night of Music
DEBR4H/lovelesslust (LA)/Tumultuous Design/Psyborg Death
Sun., Jan., 5, 2020
7 PM

Open Mic w/ comedian Dylan Williams
Tues., Jan., 7, 2020 at The Gorehound's Playground
1125 W. Drake #B-6
8 PM

A Night of Music
Cagemates/Moon Phase(TX)/Pisspoor/TBA
Thur., Jan., 9, 2020
7 PM

A Night of Music
The Swashbuckling Doctors/Gone Full Heathen/Trick Punch/The Hype Pathetics
Fri., Jan., 17, 2020
7 PM

A Night of Music
XdeadbeatX/Revisionist(KS)/Implied Risk/Wolfblitzer/Thieves Guild
Sat., Jan., 18, 2020
7 PM

A Night of Music
The Red Scare/Pleading Guilty/Kirsten Lyon/TBA
Sat., Jan., 25, 2020
7 PM

A Night of Music
ASALT/Bad Desicions/DGP/TBA
Fri., Jan., 31, 2020
7 PM
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Colorado Springs
Classes and Events in January

*Remember to think of us when planning your next birthday party, wedding shower, office retreat, or special event. We have classroom and event space!

**Classes or open crafting subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. New classes added often, check our website for details.  https://www.whogivesascrapcolorado.com/classes-and-parties.html

Volunteer Training - Go to https://www.whogivesascrapcolorado.com/get-involved.html and download the form and either bring it into the store or email it to whogivesascrapcos@gmail.com We will contact you to set up a time for training.

Rag Rug Class (4 class series) FULL
Thurs., Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30
10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Rag Rug Class (4 class series)
Thurs., Feb., 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Feel the tension just melt away...as you sit at your loom and weave fabric strips into your own hand-crafted, twined rag rug. Your finished rug will be a one-of-a-kind, beautiful addition to any room in your house. Up-cycle thrifted fabric or use fabric from your stash.  You’ll rent the special loom from Willow (with the option to purchase it—you just might discover a new addiction!). Engage in an age-old craft—while helping the environment and while helping yourself find a place of creative calm.
Instructor:  Willow Bronner
Cost:  $40 plus a $75 refundable deposit for the loom (payable at or before the first class--$115)
To register for the class, please email Willow at Mdbme2@msn.com or call 719-425-7172.

“Type-In”
February 1, 2020
Time: TBD
Have you ever wanted to try out a typewriter? Here is your opportunity. Join us for this one of a kind event. Typewriters are set up for you to try out writing a on an old machine. Type a note to give to someone on Valentine’s Day, or for any special occasion or just because. The main goal is to share typewriter love with others in a creative space. This is a drop-in class.
Instructor: Kate Crow
Cost: $3 to type one note
No need to RSVP, just drop in.

Colorado Springs 2020 Supply Swap Information
Who Gives a SCRAP and PPLD partner to host the Craft Supply Swaps held at libraries throughout the Pikes Peak Region. Bring in your new, clean/gently used and unwanted craft materials and exchange them for "tickets" to "purchase/exchange" new-to-you craft supplies! (Please only bring in crafting supplies and not items that are considered trash, in bad condition or items that can be recycled.) **Tickets received at the Swaps can only be used at other swaps; they cannot be used in the shop.
We will also be offering a fun up-cycling craft, so you can take your time and check for new inventory!  No registration required. For the list of our upcoming Swaps throughout the year, check out our calendar at https://www.whogivesascrapcolorado.com/calendar.html

DONATIONS
Colorado Springs accepts donations daily between the hours of 10 am - 4 pm

Fort Collins accepts donations Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10 am - 4 pm or by appointment

Even the smallest act of reuse has impact. Our two stores have been making it happen. Here are our stats.
Total Visitors: 147,018
Total pounds diverted from landfill: 381,276.73
2019 Volunteer Hours: 14,594.75

Our reuse centers to date, have diverted (190.63 tons!) of clean, reusable materials from ending up in the El Paso and Larimer County landfills since collection began in July 2015.
2019
COS -  79,009.5 pounds donated and diverted as of December 30, 2019
FoCo - 60,249 pounds donated and diverted as of December 30, 2019
Please visit our website at this link to find our list of what we accept and do not accept.
Who Gives a SCRAP collects clean and reusable art, craft, and office supplies. Please follow these steps when making a donation.  We would appreciate that you do not leave unattended items at our front door. It's not only a violation of our lease but illegal.  **Note: Many items have creative reuse potential but it is simply a matter of space and demand whether or not we will be able to accept them and sometimes we are unable to accept some items due to legal or liability risks, safety or hazardous and universal waste concerns, recycling and disposal fees. If it looks like trash then it is trash and should be disposed of properly or by recycling it.
Holiday specific items will only be accepted 2- 3 months prior to that holiday. Thank you.

Fort Collins
Mon. - Wed. Fri. & Sat. 10 am - 5 pm
Thurs. 10 am - 7 pm
Sun. CLOSED

Fort Collins Shop and Donation Center
1125 W. Drake Rd. B-2
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 305-4115

As a reminder all prices and sales are final, no returns or refunds, and all merchandise is sold "as is." Thank you for supporting our mission of trash diversion.

If you love to create, craft, and up-cycle, and you want to make a difference in the community, then volunteering for Who Gives a SCRAP is for you. Please download and fill out our volunteer application and bring it to one of our two locations. For more information about our volunteer program, go to our Get Involved page on our website.

10 Minutes of Volunteering
Help us spread the word by telling a friend about us or forwarding this newsletter. This is one of the best ways for us to build awareness about our shop and the importance of reusing, re-purposing and up-cycling.

If you have any questions please call Colorado Springs at (719) 445-9988 and Fort Collins at (970) 305-4115.