Community Treasures

Community Treasures (CT) is a 501 (C) 3 Public Charity. The Mission Statement is: “Community Treasures has been organized for charitable, educational and scientific purposes to improve the social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of our community through recycling and re-use in efficient and enterprising ways. We will promote reuse, reduction, and recycling while being committed to communication and interaction with the public. We open doors to employment and rehabilitation opportunities for difficult to place workers. We will be an advocate for environmental stewardship mentoring islanders and young people through opportunities to volunteer at Community Treasures, through community forums and programs, and through local scholarships. By working together with others, we will improve our community by our actions and contribute to a cleaner and safer place to live and work.”
CT started in 2004 through the philanthropic efforts of Frank and Patricia Penwell. Over the years, CT has evolved to become an Essential Public Facility and thrift shop that recycles over 350 tons a year. Community Treasures’ recycling facility keeps tons of materials out of the landfills. CT’s thrift shop provides goods and services to many individuals and organizations in our community.