Project ReUse Update!

Just a reminder: The second annual Project ReUse Fashion Show is coming up on Saturday, March 8th. It'll be at ARTS/West, 132 W. State St. from 6-8 pm. This is a big fundraiser for us so we're asking for a $6 donation at the door.

The event will be judged by Ohio Arts Council Artist in Residence Patty Mitchell, local musician Liz Pahl and Angela Keslar of Project Runway fame.

Later that night there will be an after-party at Casa Cantina, from 10 pm until 1 am (remember this is the night Daylight Savings Time begins). Local bands Casual Future, Silo Circuit and Russenorsk will provide the entertainment. Show up early because things will begin promply at 10.

First Annual Trash Dance - TONIGHT!

February 1 @ 8 pm, Baker Center Ballroom B

The Ohio University Office of Sustainability is holding their first annual Trash Dance in Baker Center Ballroom B. Come out for a fun night with music provided by DJ Self Help, as well as food and prizes for best outfit, including a $100 gift certificate to ReUse Industries! Dress up in things you already have and add some trash for good measure; it makes the best accessory! There will be rewards for best outfit, so get creative! Ticket costs: $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Buy tickets in advance on the first floor of Baker on Friday until 5 pm. Contact Sarah at dewitt@ohio.edu for more information!

Good Works Walk for the Homeless Pictures

On Saturday January 19, AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteers from ReUse Industries joined over 400 area residents to take part in Good Works' Annual Walk for the Homeless. This year's walk participants raised over $32,000 for Timothy House, the homeless shelter run by Good Works located on the West side of Athens.

Here are some of the pictures we took that day:

Above: Good Works founder and executive director Keith Wasserman speaks to the crowd about the reality of homelessness in Southeast Ohio.

Above: A group of walkers listen as former residents of Timothy House share their experiences.

Above: The participants in the walk visit a homeless camp and listen to the stories shared by former residents of Timothy House.

For more information on Good Works, please visit their website at www.good-works.net