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Sponsored by: Ruth's Reusable Resources
Updated: September 27, 2021 2021 Giving Guide

Ruth’s Reusable Resources

2022 Goals

Expand the Computer Re-Life program. The COVID pandemic showed how important it is for students and teachers to have access to basic technology, such as laptops. We are looking for more businesses willing to donate their used, but still usable, laptops, computers and related technology so we can continue helping Maine students reach their potential.

Continue to raise community awareness of our programs through online sales of books, STEM and craft materials through our 4 Public Store.

Fundraising Events / Opportunities

Patriot Subaru Saco Share the Love will run from mid-November to the end of December. A donation will be made to 3Rs for each new car purchased or leased during the event when the customer selects 3Rs. An additional donation will made for each auto service performed during the event.

Clynk bags are available in our Teacher Resource Center and 4 Public Store. Simply fill them with returnable bottles and cans and drop them off at a participating Hannaford Clynk location.

AmazonSmile will make a donation to 3Rs every time you place an order. Simply choose Ruth’s Reusable Resources as your charity.

Giving Opportunities

  • In Kind donations needed include:
  • Labor to update and repair front entrance and deck
  • Electrician services
  • 26' box truck
  • Labor and materials to upgrade the our plumbing and heating systems
  • Shrink Wrap machine
  • Scissor Lift
  • Tools 4 School Backpack Program: Financial contributions allow us to purchaser supplies in bulk, ensuring each backpack contains identical supplies. New backpacks and school supplies are accepted all year.
  • Sponsor a school’s membership so its teachers can have access to free supplies through our Teacher Resource Center.
  • Amazon Wish List: Visit the 3Rs wish list at Amazon.com to purchase specific items we need.
  • Unrestricted financial contributions allow us the flexibility to apply resources where they are needed most. Donations can be made by mail or online through the PayPal link at www.ruths.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Throughout the year we welcome approximately 2,000 volunteers to help us with a variety of tasks. Typical volunteer tasks include sorting, cleaning and organizing donations to put in the Teacher Resource Center, removing items from packages, taking items apart to repurpose or recycle and warehouse stocking.
  • Our Computer Re-Life program needs volunteers to clean, prepare and test laptops, Chromebooks, and other donated items before we make them available to schools. We also need data entry help to record the serial numbers of each donated item.
  • We are looking for individuals to serve on Board Committees, including the Marketing Committee, Facilities Committee, and Development Committee.

Leadership

Ruth Libby, Executive Director / Founder
Jody Duran, Board Chair: Paralegal, Pierce Atwood LLP

Board officers

Cindy Paine, Board Vice Chair: Paralegal, Retired, Perkins Thompson

Connor Smart, Board Treasurer: CPA, Baker Newman Noyes

Azaria Galli, Board Secretary: Commercial Business Banking Portfolio Manager, Peoples United Bank


Board Members

Jill Albers: Account Executive, Interface, Inc.

Katrina Bussiere-Venhuizen: Environmental Educator, ecomaine

Pam Stephenson: Trust Officer, HM Payson & Co.

At a Glance:

Established: 1994
Employees: 8
Annual revenue: $495,417.96

Top funding sources

45% Membership fees
22% Computer Re-Life Program
22% Donations & Grants
8% All other Income
4% 4 Public Store

Contact

39 Blueberry Road
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 699-5565

https://www.ruths.org
https://www.facebook.com/RuthsOrg

Awards / Accolades

27 years of being Maine’s best kept secret for teachers to get new and reusable classroom and office supplies, furniture, books, STEM and art materials, technology and so much more for their students and classrooms! 2019 Portland Press Herald Source Sustainability Award – The Reutilizer

Mission Statement

Our mission is to ensure that all students, from pre-k through high school, have the basic supplies and creative tools for literacy, STEAM and health education through the environmentally-conscious distribution of donated business supplies.

Service locations

All counties/regions in Maine and parts of New Hampshire