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Mission: Community thrift and treasure, inc. And through its trade name, the communitysustainability and wellness project' s mission is to create programs that enable community interaction and awareness of sustainable and responsible living solutions. Ctt uses its thrift store function to promote and engage in the "reduce, reuse, recycle" initiative found in most community sustainability programs. Ctt is developing educational programs, forums and events designed to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about sustainable agriculture, material sustainability, natural health, individual wellness, and environmental and social responsibility.
Target demographics: promote community sustainability and natural wellness
Direct beneficiaries per year: the Roaring Fork School System with $10,000 in gift certificates, 3 homeless men back into houses, provide 70 volunteer positions, create an organic community garden, finance Yampah Mountain High School's Sustainable Science Class, responsibly recycled dumped televisions and computer monitors, Valley View Hospital with unlimited stuffed animals, CARE and the Sherrifs Department with blankets and towels for animals, recycle metal, broken electronics and appliances
Geographic areas served: Glenwood Springs, CO
Programs: the largest and most affordable community thrift store, an organic food co-op, food club and pantry, beeswax candle making classes, houseplant propagation classes, local natural wellness sources, community garden -- breaking ground Spring 2015! and much more.