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Reuse Pavilion Week 2 Recap! ♻️

With the Free Shed deconstructed, BAC students began work on the pavilion structure. They spent the day framing, fastening pieces together, and putting recovered materials back into use. Salvaged doors, cedar shingles, and reclaimed plywood are already taking shape into the pavilion's first walls!

The session was led by Kord Jablonski, former Executive Director of BBR and current Interim Executive Director of The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts.

Reuse Pavilion Week 1 Recap! ♻️

Over the next few months, students from Boston Architectural College's Gateway Office will be transforming our free shed into a Reuse Pavilion, using only green building methods and design. This past week, BAC students kicked off the project by learning how to deconstruct the shed and properly recover reusable materials. Stay tuned for more weekly Reuse Pavilion updates every Friday!

Photos courtesy of Volunteer Photographer, Glenn Spiro

Last week, we were deeply honored to have received the 2026 Legacy Small Business Award from the City of Boston, plus an Official Citation from the Massachusetts State Senate naming us "a flourishing pillar of the Second Suffolk District and the City of Boston."

A huge thank you to our team, supporters, and the community that makes this work possible every single day! 🫶

Brushing up on the basics! 🖌️

Thank you to everyone who came out for Wall Painting 101 last weekend! Our Director of Education, Sara Kudra showed the group how to mask a room, load a brush, and paint without the drips.

See all upcoming workshops at the link in our bio! Photos Courtesy of Volunteer Photographer, Glenn Spiro

Exciting news from the Boston Building Resources team! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Boston Building Resources has been awarded $75,000 over 3 years through Cummings Foundation’s $30 Million Grant Program.

Cummings Foundation's generous support means we can continue our mission of making quality building materials accessible, affordable, and sustainable to the Greater Boston community and beyond.

Thank you, Cummings Foundation!

Starting Wednesday, June 3rd, ALL DOORS are 25% OFF! 🚪
We're open tomorrow from 12:00 - 5:00 PM! Don't Miss out!

Every day, BBR diverts brand-new construction materials out of the waste stream and into your home... but not without your support!

Every contribution made to our 2026 Mid-Year Appeal helps us keep those materials affordable and accessible to everyone.

Donate today: https://ow.ly/1HEK50Z3mz1 💛

Contribute to our Mid-Year Appeal Here:

Boston Building Resources' 2026 Mid-Year Appeal By Boston Building Resources - Reuse Center

In the spirit of Pride Month, BBR is in search of instructors who identify as LGBTQ+ to join our community of educators!

Details:
💰Compensation available for 2 or 4 hour workshops
🏳️‍🌈 Dates in June are flexible! (Time slots include: Fridays from 6-8 PM, and Saturdays from 10 AM- 2 PM or 11 AM - 1 PM)
🛠️Topics open to ALL TRADES plus Woodworking, Reupholstery, Mending Textiles, Household Maintenance, and more!
🖌️Salvaged or Reused Art Forms welcome (Collage, Painting Found Objects, Sculpture, etc.)

Want to instruct, but aren't available in June? No problem! We are always looking for new folks to join us and are glad to work with your schedule!

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