Re Purpose Savannah Inc

Our mission is to re-purpose historic building materials, keep them out of landfills and decrease the enviromental impact caused by demolition. We accomplish this by deconstructing historic buildings slated for demolition, re-using the reclaimed materials in innovative ways and creating opportunities for education, job training, and supporting local artisans, deconstruction is the systematic disassembly of a structure, in the opposite order it was constructed, to salvage historic material. Using deconstruction techniques, fewer toxins are released into the air, lessmaterial is dumped in landfills and our neighborhoods are healthier and safer. Re:purpose savannah has a positive impact on our local and global enviroment by reducing the harmful effects of demolition on the health of our neighborhood and by diverting large quantities of "waste" from the landfill. Transforming it into community resources. We also provide opportunities for women to gain skills and experience for careers in c

$36K from 3 funders · 4 grants · 2019–2024