SCRAP is looking for a new home!
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TO THE SCRAP COMMUNITY,
We are thrilled to share that SCRAP is embarking on an exciting journey: we are looking for a new home!
Founded in 1976, SCRAP works at the intersection of the arts, education and the environment. Our mission is to put the materials and methods of art-making in reach for everyone, helping people turn everyday objects into creative projects that fuel the human spirit, support community vibrancy and reinforce environmental awareness.
For the past 25 years, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has generously provided us with affordable rent, allowing us to serve the community with accessible and affordable materials. However, with our lease coming up, it’s time for us to move forward. Finding a forever home is an incredible opportunity but also presents challenges.
Over the last six months, we have laid the groundwork to face these challenges: defining our real estate and financial parameters and developing key relationships. With your support, we’re confident we can overcome these challenges and secure SCRAP’s future in San Francisco.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
9,000 + sq. ft.
Located in San Francisco
Parking: Dedicated lot, street parking or proximity to public garage
Desirable Features: loading dock, alley for donation drop-off, roll-up doors, high ceilings.
Restrooms for staff and public
Supportive landlord willing to work creatively within our parameters.
"Along a gritty, industrialized path in Bayview, hidden among numerous auto-body shops, construction companies and shipping facilities, lies a seemingly nondescript warehouse. If you take a closer look, it’s lined with plastic pink flamingos and painted in bright rainbow colors. Inside, it’s a time capsule.
SCRAP, a nonprofit and legacy business, has been selling everything from miscellaneous family photos from the 1990s to a large selection of paper maps from around the world. Next year, it will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
But its party will have to be held elsewhere.
SCRAP will likely lose its $1,000 monthly lease on 2150 Newcomb Ave. next June. After that, the warehouse is scheduled to be rebuilt by its landlord, the San Francisco Unified School District, to house a new central kitchen for the entire district.
SCRAP is now searching to buy its “forever home” — at market rates in San Francisco.
READ HERE: MISSION LOCAL ARTICLE ABOUT OUR SEARCH FOR SCRAP'S FOREVER HOME
HOW TO HELP
We know the SCRAP community is a dynamic community and we are looking for creative ideas of what our new home could look like. Given our pressing timeline, our current priority is to seek:
Property Leads: Do you own a building or have connections to individuals/organizations that do? Please contact us and we will get in touch.
Significant Financial Contributions: If you are interested in making a sizable financial contribution and want to learn more about the project, please let us know.
Relevant Expertise: Throughout this process, we appreciate the help of community members with experience in real estate/architecture/design/construction that would
Creative Ideas: Do you have a creative idea for our new space?
To submit your ideas, fill out the form below.
We will reach out to you to start the conversation!
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