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Binghamton Move Out Project wins Volunteer Recognition Award

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – An effort to support the needy while keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill has received some special recognition. The Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation held its annual grantee reception last week at the Phelps Mansion Museum. During the event, Klee gave its Volunteer Recognition Award to the Binghamton Move Out Project. The all volunteer non-profit collected unwanted items from Binghamton University students as they leave their dorms or off-campus housing at the end of the school year. Johnson City native Christina Fuller founded the organization while she was a Junior at BU in 2018. 'We work so hard. The Move Out Project, it's a lot of work, but we know that we're doing good work. To be in a room with a bunch of other leaders in the community who are also doing wonderful work. Some of them are even donation partners of ours, it feels so good to be recognized,' said Fuller. Fuller says the Move Out Project works with about 30 other local organizations, such as the Children's Home and the American Civic Association, to distribute the goods. She says they collect mostly clothing but also some furniture, small appliances and even food. Klee Executive Director Amanda McIntyre says Move Out's 140 volunteers do impressive work. 'We can all give something, whether it's a check or it's your time, we all have something to give. We can all do it together so no matter what chaos is happening beyond this community, there's a lot we can do to make it a better place to call home,' said McIntyre. Klee also gave the Move Out Project a $2,500 grant. Klee is also offering Community Change Maker micro-grants. For more information, go to Binghamton Move Out Project wins Volunteer Recognition Award Binghamton runner participating in NYC Marathon, raising money for charity Jablon Studios hosts Easter egg hunt Juveniles involved in alleged reckless driving incident in Town of Fenton Business of the Week: Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.