Sure We Can is a nonprofit redemption center and community hub based in Brooklyn, New York.
[7] In 2019, the center annually processes 10 million cans and bottles for redemption, and serves a community of over 400 canners.
[9] Starting in 2020, Sure We Can faces eviction by their landlord, who is interested in selling the lot they have rented for 10 years.
[10][9] Sometime in 2022, Sure We Can was able to secure a $580,000 grant from the New York State Empire State Development (ESD) and the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) and together in conjunction with a small business loan, enabled the organization to purchase the site and continue the service it prides itself on.
The fundraiser was a huge success and the funds were used to pay the closing costs and other fees associated with the sale.