P.O. Box 216
1830 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Members Only Store
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2 to 5 p.m.
First Two Saturdays of Each Month from 9 a.m. to noon
Mission Statement
SHAREcenter's mission is to Rescue, Reusable Resources, by recycling, reducing and diverting waste while also supporting the needs and concerns of Maine's Environment , Education and Economy .
SHAREcenter recognizes the benefits of promoting a "Circular Economy" as a positive balance of our planet's ecosystem and economy leading to a better quality of life for our children and communities.
SHAREcenter serves schools, nonprofits and some for-profit organizations through a school calendar membership program.These different groups pay a nominal annual membership fee based on their criteria.Once the membership is paid,staff are allowed to come and gather rescued "in kind" items to supplement their needs at little to mostly no additional charge to their fee.
SHAREcenter was established almost 30 years ago. We are a completely self funded program. We raise revenue through memberships, grants, fundraisers and benefactors.
Our program collects, organizes and offers rescued materials such as arts & crafts, office supplies, classroom materials, cleaning products, personal hygiene items, new clothing, school supplies, and STEAM materials to our members. We also redirect office, classroom, and household furniture along with housewares and much more out of the waste stream and into the hands of our most needy Maine residents.
SHAREcenter partners with colleges and other businesses not wanting to throw away these still valuable furnishings and supplies for lack of space by redirecting these items to schools and nonprofits with specific needs. This not only helps members but saves our donors thousands of dollars in disposal fees while alleviating the impact on climate change, creating a true win win,win!
SHAREcenter recognizes the benefits of promoting a "Circular Economy" as a positive balance of our planet's ecosystem and economy leading to a better quality of life for our children and communities.
SHAREcenter serves schools, nonprofits and some for-profit organizations through a school calendar membership program.These different groups pay a nominal annual membership fee based on their criteria.Once the membership is paid,staff are allowed to come and gather rescued "in kind" items to supplement their needs at little to mostly no additional charge to their fee.
SHAREcenter was established almost 30 years ago. We are a completely self funded program. We raise revenue through memberships, grants, fundraisers and benefactors.
Our program collects, organizes and offers rescued materials such as arts & crafts, office supplies, classroom materials, cleaning products, personal hygiene items, new clothing, school supplies, and STEAM materials to our members. We also redirect office, classroom, and household furniture along with housewares and much more out of the waste stream and into the hands of our most needy Maine residents.
SHAREcenter partners with colleges and other businesses not wanting to throw away these still valuable furnishings and supplies for lack of space by redirecting these items to schools and nonprofits with specific needs. This not only helps members but saves our donors thousands of dollars in disposal fees while alleviating the impact on climate change, creating a true win win,win!
SHAREcenter recognized with Tree Street Heartwood Award
The SHAREcenter recently accepted the heartwood award from Tree Street Youth. Tree Street Youth was founded in 2011 and has grown to serve over 500 youth, pre-k through high school seniors. Offering programming that includes academics, empowerment, college access and many more!
Board Members
JONATHAN CARSLEY, BOARD CHAIR jcarsley@sharecenterme.org
GREGORY REED, INTERIM TREASURER
MICHELE BURNHAM, SECRETARY
LAURIE DERASPE, VOLUNTEER & MEMBER AT LARGE
Membership application
If you interested in becoming a member please contact Jonathan Carsley, Membership Chair at jcarsley@sharecenterme.org
Share Center School System Application.pdf
Share Center Individual School Application.pdf
Share Center Non-Profit Application.pdf
Share Center Home School Application.pdf
Share Center School System Application.pdf
Share Center Individual School Application.pdf
Share Center Non-Profit Application.pdf
Share Center Home School Application.pdf
Membership Classifications & rates
Public and private School memberships: $2.50 per student and $2.50 per staff
Minimum fee: $500.
Non-Profit memberships: The minimum fee: $600.
For Profit memberships: Minimum fee: $1,000.
Homeschool families: $150 fee for the 1st two children and $50 fee for each additional child.
For profit Daycares: $25 per child
Minimum fee: $250
Minimum fee: $500.
Non-Profit memberships: The minimum fee: $600.
For Profit memberships: Minimum fee: $1,000.
Homeschool families: $150 fee for the 1st two children and $50 fee for each additional child.
For profit Daycares: $25 per child
Minimum fee: $250
2024-2025 SHARE Center Membership List
UPDATED 10/21/2024
Acadia Academy
City of Auburn: Recreation department
Creative Works
Maine School Solutions: Androscoggin Learning & Transition Center
MSAD 52: Adult Ed & Community Center
MSAD 52: Turner Elementary School
MSAD 52: Leeds Central School
MSAD 52: Turner Primary
MSAD 52: Tripp Middle School
MSAD 52: Greene Central School
Pine Tree Society
Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland: St. John Catholic School
RSU 4: Libby-Tozier School
RSU 4: Carrie Ricker School
RSU 4: Sabattus Primary School
RSU 10 School Department
RSU 38 Maranacook County High School
Spurwink Services Lewiston/Auburn
Acadia Academy
City of Auburn: Recreation department
Creative Works
Maine School Solutions: Androscoggin Learning & Transition Center
MSAD 52: Adult Ed & Community Center
MSAD 52: Turner Elementary School
MSAD 52: Leeds Central School
MSAD 52: Turner Primary
MSAD 52: Tripp Middle School
MSAD 52: Greene Central School
Pine Tree Society
Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland: St. John Catholic School
RSU 4: Libby-Tozier School
RSU 4: Carrie Ricker School
RSU 4: Sabattus Primary School
RSU 10 School Department
RSU 38 Maranacook County High School
Spurwink Services Lewiston/Auburn
Location
Lewiston Share Center
1830 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Across from Aroostook Fence Company
1830 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Across from Aroostook Fence Company
Hours of Operation
Lewiston Store Hours
SHARECenter : Closed from Mid June to Mid August
The Green Store : Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m to 5 p.m
Topsham Store Hours
CLOSED
Closed: Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays
We are also closed on the following holidays: Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving & Christmas Vacation weeks, and Memorial Day Weekend.
Inclement Weather Policy: If the local schools are closed due to unsafe road conditions then the SHAREcenter is also closed. You can also check our Facebook page, Our Sign Up Genius links and The Auburn School Department site.
SHARECenter : Closed from Mid June to Mid August
The Green Store : Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m to 5 p.m
Topsham Store Hours
CLOSED
Closed: Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays
We are also closed on the following holidays: Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving & Christmas Vacation weeks, and Memorial Day Weekend.
Inclement Weather Policy: If the local schools are closed due to unsafe road conditions then the SHAREcenter is also closed. You can also check our Facebook page, Our Sign Up Genius links and The Auburn School Department site.
Shopping Policies
Items picked up at the Sharecenter are intended to be utilized by the programs and organizations of our members, not for personal use.
If you need furniture you are encouraged to bring a helper to load.
G-RE-EN FOR ME EMPORIUM
" THE G-RE-en for ME EMPORIUM" will be opening very soon to the public.
Our RE-store will be offering a variety of new and gently used items . We will have a selection of new clothing such as hats, golfing attire, jackets, hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts, nursing scrubs and more!
You will find office supplies, antique collectibles, art and craft supplies, books, household goods and unique items, too many to list.
Come check out our huge inventory of office furniture : desks, file cabinets, office chairs, shelves etc. We are also collecting home furniture and more!
We are very proud to announce 100% of the proceeds from these items will go towards our SHAREcenter mission of promoting a "Circular Economy", supporting our fragile ecosystem and ensuring a better quality of life for current and future generations.
Our RE-store will be offering a variety of new and gently used items . We will have a selection of new clothing such as hats, golfing attire, jackets, hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts, nursing scrubs and more!
You will find office supplies, antique collectibles, art and craft supplies, books, household goods and unique items, too many to list.
Come check out our huge inventory of office furniture : desks, file cabinets, office chairs, shelves etc. We are also collecting home furniture and more!
We are very proud to announce 100% of the proceeds from these items will go towards our SHAREcenter mission of promoting a "Circular Economy", supporting our fragile ecosystem and ensuring a better quality of life for current and future generations.
Shop
Items in our Emporium include apparel, home decor, housewares, gift items, kitchen items, furniture and much more. New items are arriving each week.
By purchasing items in our Re-Store you help to support our organization and the important work we do in the community.
Thank you for your patronage.
G-RE-en for ME Emporium Hours: Hours to be announced soon! Stay tuned -:)
By purchasing items in our Re-Store you help to support our organization and the important work we do in the community.
Thank you for your patronage.
G-RE-en for ME Emporium Hours: Hours to be announced soon! Stay tuned -:)
Volunteer Opportunities
The SHAREcenter is always happy to have volunteers come in and assist us with the many essential tasks that keep our organization running. Some jobs include but are not limited to:
- Shelving donations in the store
- Assisting shoppers
- Receiving and sorting donations
- Organizing and labeling shelves
- Helping members load their materials
- Assisting with special events
Items Accepted for Donation
Paper Products:
Printer Paper
Poster Board
Notebooks/Notepads
Memo Pads/Post-its
Colored Paper
Construction Paper
Card Stock
Photo Paper
Stationary
Mailing/Shipping:
Bubble Wrap
Packing Peanuts
Envelopes (All Sizes)
Packing Paper
Packing Tape
Electronics:
Computers (laptop/desktop)
Computer Cables
Computer Accessories
Monitors
Printers & Fax Machines
Phones/Head Sets
Radios/Stereos/CD Player
Ergonomic Computing Aids
Computer Storage Carts
LCD Projectors
LCD Projector Carts
Kitchen Items:
Silverware
Dishes
Glasses, Cups, & Mugs
Pots & Pans
Baking Pans (ie. Sheet Pans, Muffin Tins, Bundt Pans, Tart Pans, etc)
Blenders
Hot plates
Microwaves
Casserole Dishes
Entertaining Ware (ie. serving platters & dishes, vegetable & dip tray, chip bowls, salad bowls, etc.)
Cooking Utensils
Paper Plates, Bowls, & Napkins
Plastic Forks, Spoons & Knives
Coffee Machines/Coffee Presses
Crockpots
Toasters & Toaster Ovens
Tea Pots/Electric Kettles
Drawer Organizers
Plastic Food Storage Containers (ie. Glad ware, Tupperware, etc).
Books:
Fiction (All Ages & Genres)
Non-Fiction
Teacher Resource Materials
Children's/Picture Books
Youth Books
Novels
Reference Magazines w/ Non-Dated Content
Current Reference Books (Sorry No Encyclopedias)
Arts & Crafts:
Yarn
Knitting and Crochet Items
Paint
Markers
Colored Pencils
Stamps & Ink Pads
Scissors
Frames
Specialty Papers
Ribbon
Felt
Fabric
Stickers
Thread
Sewing Machines
Cricuit machines
3 D printers
Science Technology Engineer Art Math (STEAM) / Recycled Materials:
Glass Jars
Plastic Containers
Cardboard Tubes
Plastic Nut/Candy Containers
Cookie Tins
Egg Cartons
Wine Corks
Paper Towel and Gift Wrap Tubes
Sea shells
Empty dish liquid containers/pump jars
General Office Supplies:
Pencils
Pens
Markers
Hilighters
White out
Crayons
Colored Pencils
Penicl sharpeners
Staplers & Staples
Scissors
Tape Dispensers
Tape (Scotch, Masking, Duct, Packing, and Painter's)
Hole Punches
3 Ring Binders (All Sizes)
Binder Clips (All Sizes)
Binder Rings
Desk Organizing Accessories
Drawer Organizers
Tab Dividers
Sheet Protectors
Furniture:
File Cabinets (2, 4, or 5 Drawer Styles)
Desks (Any Style/Configuration)
Conference Tables
Library Carrels
Bookcases
Storage Shelves
Office Chairs
Conference Room/Lobby Chairs
Tables (Different Sizes and/or Shaped)
Student Desks
Student Chairs (Various Sizes)
Household Furniture
Small sofas
Dressers
End tables
Kitchen tables w/chairs
Bedroom Furniture
Coffee taples
Lamps
Shelves
Sporting Equipment:
Basketball Hoops
Balls (Basketballs, Volley Balls, Soccer Balls, Golf Balls)
Golf Clubs & Golfing Accessories
Skates
Clothing & Accessories (New )
Pants or Shorts
Shirts (Long & Short Sleeve)
Sweaters and Sweatshirts
Dress Shirts & Pants
Shoes, Boots, Sandals
Belts, Ties, Scarves, and Purses
USED CLOTHES:
Please place in our Apparel Impact bin
at our Lewsiton location only.
House Wares:
Home Decor Items
Clean Blankets
Gently Used Sheets (All Size)
This list is just a guide of the many items we rescue.
When making donations to our center please keep in mind that all items must be clean and gently used. We do not accept items that are broken or do not work.Feel free to contact us if you have any qustions about what we will take.
Printer Paper
Poster Board
Notebooks/Notepads
Memo Pads/Post-its
Colored Paper
Construction Paper
Card Stock
Photo Paper
Stationary
Mailing/Shipping:
Bubble Wrap
Packing Peanuts
Envelopes (All Sizes)
Packing Paper
Packing Tape
Electronics:
Computers (laptop/desktop)
Computer Cables
Computer Accessories
Monitors
Printers & Fax Machines
Phones/Head Sets
Radios/Stereos/CD Player
Ergonomic Computing Aids
Computer Storage Carts
LCD Projectors
LCD Projector Carts
Kitchen Items:
Silverware
Dishes
Glasses, Cups, & Mugs
Pots & Pans
Baking Pans (ie. Sheet Pans, Muffin Tins, Bundt Pans, Tart Pans, etc)
Blenders
Hot plates
Microwaves
Casserole Dishes
Entertaining Ware (ie. serving platters & dishes, vegetable & dip tray, chip bowls, salad bowls, etc.)
Cooking Utensils
Paper Plates, Bowls, & Napkins
Plastic Forks, Spoons & Knives
Coffee Machines/Coffee Presses
Crockpots
Toasters & Toaster Ovens
Tea Pots/Electric Kettles
Drawer Organizers
Plastic Food Storage Containers (ie. Glad ware, Tupperware, etc).
Books:
Fiction (All Ages & Genres)
Non-Fiction
Teacher Resource Materials
Children's/Picture Books
Youth Books
Novels
Reference Magazines w/ Non-Dated Content
Current Reference Books (Sorry No Encyclopedias)
Arts & Crafts:
Yarn
Knitting and Crochet Items
Paint
Markers
Colored Pencils
Stamps & Ink Pads
Scissors
Frames
Specialty Papers
Ribbon
Felt
Fabric
Stickers
Thread
Sewing Machines
Cricuit machines
3 D printers
Science Technology Engineer Art Math (STEAM) / Recycled Materials:
Glass Jars
Plastic Containers
Cardboard Tubes
Plastic Nut/Candy Containers
Cookie Tins
Egg Cartons
Wine Corks
Paper Towel and Gift Wrap Tubes
Sea shells
Empty dish liquid containers/pump jars
General Office Supplies:
Pencils
Pens
Markers
Hilighters
White out
Crayons
Colored Pencils
Penicl sharpeners
Staplers & Staples
Scissors
Tape Dispensers
Tape (Scotch, Masking, Duct, Packing, and Painter's)
Hole Punches
3 Ring Binders (All Sizes)
Binder Clips (All Sizes)
Binder Rings
Desk Organizing Accessories
Drawer Organizers
Tab Dividers
Sheet Protectors
Furniture:
File Cabinets (2, 4, or 5 Drawer Styles)
Desks (Any Style/Configuration)
Conference Tables
Library Carrels
Bookcases
Storage Shelves
Office Chairs
Conference Room/Lobby Chairs
Tables (Different Sizes and/or Shaped)
Student Desks
Student Chairs (Various Sizes)
Household Furniture
Small sofas
Dressers
End tables
Kitchen tables w/chairs
Bedroom Furniture
Coffee taples
Lamps
Shelves
Sporting Equipment:
Basketball Hoops
Balls (Basketballs, Volley Balls, Soccer Balls, Golf Balls)
Golf Clubs & Golfing Accessories
Skates
Clothing & Accessories (New )
Pants or Shorts
Shirts (Long & Short Sleeve)
Sweaters and Sweatshirts
Dress Shirts & Pants
Shoes, Boots, Sandals
Belts, Ties, Scarves, and Purses
USED CLOTHES:
Please place in our Apparel Impact bin
at our Lewsiton location only.
House Wares:
Home Decor Items
Clean Blankets
Gently Used Sheets (All Size)
This list is just a guide of the many items we rescue.
When making donations to our center please keep in mind that all items must be clean and gently used. We do not accept items that are broken or do not work.Feel free to contact us if you have any qustions about what we will take.
Donate Clothing & Fabric
We have recently partnered with a Veteran owned nonprofit, Apparel Impact. We have an onsite collection bin for clothing, shoes, sheets/towels, and accessories. Donations can be dropped off 24 hours a day.
Items need not be perfect but they must not be moldy or smell. Apparell Impact collects ripped, faded, stained , frayed clothing , sheets etc and recycles them into new products. Another win for our environment!
The bin is located on the Gould Street side of our 1830 Lisbon Street building, next to our donation drop off door.
Items need not be perfect but they must not be moldy or smell. Apparell Impact collects ripped, faded, stained , frayed clothing , sheets etc and recycles them into new products. Another win for our environment!
The bin is located on the Gould Street side of our 1830 Lisbon Street building, next to our donation drop off door.
Community Helping Community
Dear Donors, Please drop off your clean, gently used or new items on the Gould Street side of our 1830 Lisbon Street building on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. and the first two Saturdays of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thank you for supporting our “Community Helping Community” nonprofit.
Personal Hygiene:
Body Wipes
Chapstick
Combs/Brushes
Deodorant
Hand Sanitizer
Hand/Body Lotion
Shaving Razors
Sanitary pads or tampons
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toilet paper (individually wrapped or multi-packs)
Toothbrushes/paste
First Aid:
Advil packet (2)
Antibiotic cream (2)
Band-Aids
Cough drops
Masks
Outdoor Essentials:
Bag or backpack
Blankets
Can Openers
Flashlight
Handwarmers
Mittens or Gloves
Warm Hats and Scarfs
Sleeping Bags
Tarps
Trash bags
Winter Coats
Undergarments:
Socks (Complete Pairs of 2)
Men’s Underwear Various Sizes
Women’s Underwear Various Sizes
Personal Hygiene:
Body Wipes
Chapstick
Combs/Brushes
Deodorant
Hand Sanitizer
Hand/Body Lotion
Shaving Razors
Sanitary pads or tampons
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toilet paper (individually wrapped or multi-packs)
Toothbrushes/paste
First Aid:
Advil packet (2)
Antibiotic cream (2)
Band-Aids
Cough drops
Masks
Outdoor Essentials:
Bag or backpack
Blankets
Can Openers
Flashlight
Handwarmers
Mittens or Gloves
Warm Hats and Scarfs
Sleeping Bags
Tarps
Trash bags
Winter Coats
Undergarments:
Socks (Complete Pairs of 2)
Men’s Underwear Various Sizes
Women’s Underwear Various Sizes
Make a Monetary Donation
If you'd like to make a donation to our organization please click on the link below.
Your donation and ongoing support will help us continue to serve Maine's schools and other organizations within the community.
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Your donation and ongoing support will help us continue to serve Maine's schools and other organizations within the community.
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Sponsorship Fund
We are welcoming donations this fund to help support new schools, non-profits and other organizations with the cost of their annual membership. Online donation link coming soon.
