Welcome to the River Parishes FreeUse Network (RPFN). The River Parishes consist of St. James, St. John, and St. Charles. Of course, anyone in a surrounding parish is welcome to join.

Whether you're looking to OFFER or SEEK an item, the non-profit, always FREE RPFN is the place to do it--furniture, clothes, appliances, plants, books, a dirt pile, moving boxes, all things in between.

Our goal is to reduce waste by connecting people who would otherwise throw away unwanted items with others seeking those same items.

No item is too big or too small; but since this is a FREEuse list, ALL items must be 100% free.

TO START:

(1) Join the RPFN group (Get a yahoo ID if you need one; it's free, too!);

(2) Simply check your email or see the messages at Yahoo Groups (http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/RiverParishes_FreeUse/) to see what fellow members want to give away or seek; AND

(3) Click on "Post" to OFFER an item or request something you seek.

When you join, you will receive a Welcome email containing etiquette, GUIDELINES, etc...these are very important!

CONTACT the list-owner, Traci, at traci@rtconline.com with QUESTIONS.

SUGGESTIONS TO HELP US GROW: Tell your family, co-workers, classmates; Announce it at meetings; Inform your church; KNOW TEACHERS THAT NEED CLASS SUPPLIES?...brainstorm-help the movement grow!