Chicago Furniture Recycling Center (CFRC)

Hurry Up and Wait

2009-10-19T10:39:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since you have heard from CFRC but we are still in action. We are in what I like to call the "hurry up and wait" phase of our development. We are waiting on 501 (c)3 status from the federal government. In the mean time a lot of strategic planning and development is taking place.

We still need some help though and there is always room for more! We need professionals in...
PR/Marketing
Nonprofit Financial Management/CPA
Interior Design

These professionals would have the opportunity to grow with CFRC by taking on leadership on our volunteer board of directors. We also have lots of committee positions that we are currently seeking members to be actively involved with.

We are hoping that in the next few months we will have 501(c)3 status and as soon as we do, you'll be the first to know!

Darein, Founder and CEO, Chicago Furniture Recycling Center (CFRC)

We're Official...Well Almost

2009-08-26T08:32:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends of CFRC,

It is time for a big update. Chicago Furniture Recycling Center is official in the State of Illinois as a nonprofit. Next we approach the federal government for 501c3 status.

It could take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months but I think it will be closer to 2 weeks :) if the process is as quick as it has been so far. As soon as we have tax exempt status we will begin the fundraising drive we have designed.

I hope this message finds you well and ready to advocate for the good things CFRC will be doing in the very near future.

Oh and get ready to volunteer!!!!!

Best,
Darein and CFRC Family

Craiglist and Such

2009-07-30T07:45:00.000-07:00

Hello all of you who have found the craigslist add about CFRC. We're glad you're here and we hope you will volunteer your time with us. You'll have a great time and help families in need all at once. Awesome huh?

My direct e-mail address is cfrc.2009@gmail.com and you can call me at 312-622-3284. I am the founder and CEO of CFRC and I'm happy to talk with you anytime. If I cannot answer I will get back with you in a timely manner.

All of the best,
Darein

The ad is re-posted below:

Description:

The Chicago Furniture Recycling Center (CFRC) is a new organization that helps low income families, especially victims of domestic violence, get the furniture they need. We take furniture from families who no longer need and deliver it to families in need. We are just getting start up so join us for this great movement here in the windy city.

You can learn more about our program by e-mailing or calling our CEO at 312-622-3284. Our website is down for maintenance but please visit our CEO blog at http://www.chicagofurniturerecyclingcenter.blogspot.com/.

For Committees:
Community Event Organizers--Start Up Group (Fundraising)
HR Committee (Organizing employee and volunteer handbook)
PR Committee (Finding ways to market our program in the Chicago community)

For our board of directors:
Certified Public Accountant
Lawyer
Fundraiser
Non Profit Worker
IT Professional
And other dedicated people who have skills that the organization can utilize.

Required Skills:
Your skill set can determine the type of project that you want to do with us or we can set guidelines for you. You also have the option of contracting your volunteer time with us through one project or do something more regular. At CFRC we appreciate your input and value your opinion. We also appreciate your abilities and would love to utilize them in an organized and open way.

We hope to hear from you soon,
CFRC Family

Community, Environment, Homeless & Housing
Volunteers Needed: 40
Minimum Age Requirement: 18
Hourly Commitment: 3 hours per Event

Recycling Furniture Article

2009-07-29T19:22:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to a great article on recycling furniture.

More updates soon!!

-Darein

The Logo

2009-07-27T07:05:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my great friend Katie, our new logo is up and running. I can't wait for the t-shirts! Can you?

We're on our way. Our website will be up and running soon so don't get too relaxed just yet.

Best,
Darein

The Start Up

2009-07-22T07:41:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

This is the new blog of the Chicago Furniture Recycling Center (CFRC).

In short, our mission is to serve low income families in need, especially victims of domestic violence by getting the furniture neccessities that will help them start anew.

It's going to be a long and rewarding journey so I hope you will check back often for updates on how the center is doing.

Right now we are in the process of getting started and we need board members!

Here are some of the professionals we need:
Lawyer
Accountant
IT Professional
Consultant
Advertising/PR
Non Profit (Especially fundraisers)

Well, that is all for now. I'll be in touch again next week!

You can contact us at our temporary web address which is cfrc.2009@gmail.com.