New program lets residence borrow medical equipment

Durham residents who need medical equipment but may not be able to afford it can borrow items like wheelchairs and walkers without charge, thanks to a new program HELP (health equipment loan program).  The service is available to anyone who lives in Durham, even if they are insured. HELP is located inside the front door of The Scrap Exchange at 2050 Chapel Hill Road. Equipment can be donated or borrowed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays. No appointment is needed.

The Scrap Exchange celebrates 24 years in Durham with a $24 art show

The Scrap Exchange is celebrating their 24^th anniversary. To celebrate, they organized a $24 art show, where art enthusiasts can find pottery, collages, sculpture and much more, all on sale for $24. Forty percent of the proceeds from the show will go to the Scrap Exchange, and 60 percent will go to the artists. The show will be on display through Jan. 10.

Scrap Exchange launches new preschool program

The Scrap Exchange in Durham has a new program for preschoolers, Preschool Artplay. The program runs monthly and is designed for kids ages 2 to 6 and their parents. The program is offered on June 24 and July 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the cost is $15 per participant.

The Scrap Exchange Prepares to Move

The Scrap Exchange, a material reuse store, will close August 11 and move from its current location at 923 Franklin St. and reopen at its new space at 2050 Chapel Hill Rd on August 16.

Durham Nonprofits Win American Tobacco Christmas Tree Challenge

Durham-based nonprofits TROSA, The Scrap Exchange, the Durham Economic Resource Center, Trips for Kids, the Coalition to Unchain Dogs were among the winners of American Tobacco's second annual Christmas tree challenge. The winners were chosen from the 59 Triangle nonprofits that participated in the Christmas tree decorating contest. Prizes ranged from $1,000 to $2,500 and were judged by fans and special judges.

Golden Belt's "Cordoba Center for the Arts" Granted Historic Landmark Status

The Golden Belt Manufacturing Co. property at 800 Taylor St, the "Cordoba Center for the Arts," has been approved for Durham Historic Landmark status by the Durham City Council. The building, which houses arts nonprofits The Scrap Exchange, Liberty Arts and the ReUse Warehouse, is located next to mixed-use complex Golden Belt Arts.

Liberty Arts Relocates to Cordoba Building Near Golden Belt

Liberty Arts, a nonprofit metal sculpting organization, has moved operations to the Cordoba Building near Golden Belt. The Cordoba Building is the new home of former Liberty Warehouse neighbors, The Scrap Exchange. Liberty Arts will continue to host demonstrations in the George Watts Hill Pavilion at Durham Central Park.

Scrap Exchange Among Winners of Keep NC Beautiful Litter Prevention Award

Keep NC Beautiful has announced the winners of its 12^th annual Litter Prevention Awards program supported by Keep NC Beautiful and the North Carolina Beverage Association. Durham-based Scrap Exchange was one of eight recipients of the $500 cash awards which were issued to organizations that developed innovative programs and measurable results in litter prevention, recycling and beautification in 2010.