About Us

Recycling For The Needy

Our headquartered in Rockford, IL, is a pioneering nonprofit dedicated to merging environmental stewardship with community support. We empower individuals in need while fostering sustainable practices. From humble origins, we’ve evolved into a beacon of hope, bridging social aid with eco-consciousness. Through innovative recycling programs, we transform waste into resources, simultaneously benefiting both society and the planet. Our commitment to compassion and sustainability drives us to create positive, lasting change.

Our Values

A world where every individual, including the homeless, has access to essential resources and opportunities for economic empowerment through the repurposing of tools and machinery.
A community where environmental responsibility is integrated with social support, fostering inclusive economic growth and reducing homelessness through the utilization of recycled resources.

Our Mission

To empower individuals in need, including the homeless, by recycling tools and machinery that would otherwise be discarded, providing them with the opportunity to start businesses and achieve economic independence.
To bridge social aid with environmental stewardship, facilitating the transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency through sustainable practices and entrepreneurship.

Our Vision

Compassion: We prioritize empathy and understanding in all our endeavors, striving to uplift those facing adversity, including homelessness, by repurposing discarded tools and machinery to create opportunities for entrepreneurship.
Sustainability: We are committed to preserving the environment for future generations while addressing social issues such as homelessness through sustainable solutions, including the recycling and redistribution of usable resources.
Community: We believe in the power of collaboration and mutual support to drive meaningful change, creating inclusive opportunities for all members of society, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Our Team

The common passion for social impact and environmental preservation is what unites our team at Recycling for the Needy. We are a group of like-minded people striving to make a difference by promoting our mission of providing resources to people with an opportunity to recycle.

Eddie Manasser

CEO

Fayez Ahmad

CFO

Abdallah Elmanasser

Manager

Featured Projects

Explore our impactful initiatives aimed at transforming lives. Through donations of lawn mowers, power washers, tools, and more, we empower homeless individuals to kick-start their journey towards self-sufficiency. Discover how we’re making a difference, one tool at a time, as we pave the way for positive change and brighter futures.