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From furniture insecurity and public housing to climate action and reuse, the story of Repurposed Life is reaching audiences across New York City and beyond.
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Selected reporting, interviews, and profiles about Repurposed Life and founder Regina Carter.
LatestThe NYCHA Journal October 6, 2026
The NYCHA Journal spotlights Regina's $200,000 David Prize win and the growth of Repurposed Life, including more than half a million pounds of usable furniture and household goods redirected from landfills.
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City Limits September 15, 2026
A full profile on Regina's lived experience, the logistics behind Repurposed Life, and what the David Prize means for the organization's next chapter.
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Curbed / New York Magazine September 10, 2026
Curbed follows Regina's hands-on redistribution work, including a Morris Houses giveaway of dozens of large-screen TVs and the mission to keep useful goods out of the waste stream.
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The David Prize September 2026
The David Prize names Regina a 2026 winner in Environment & Sustainability and features the Repurposed Life model of giving discarded furniture a second life in New Yorkers' homes.
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Black Therapy Today September 18, 2026
A follow-up feature on Regina's growing visibility, the David Prize, and Repurposed Life's work getting furniture and household goods directly to residents.
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The NYCHA Journal June 16, 2026
NYCHA Journal covers Regina's selection as a finalist in Environment & Sustainability and the nonprofit's free furniture pop-ups across New York City.
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