Archive for February, 2012

We want to extend our warm heartfelt gratitude to all our volunteers. It is our volunteers who make dreams come true to the families we serve in Thurston County. Thank you, again!

At the ReStore we are always trying to find ways to better educate our customers and the general public about recycling and ways to reuse items. This led us to start a new free series at the ReStore, the ReStore Academy! The academy will be monthly to semi-monthly classes taught by real contractors or experts in their fields. It will allow you to learn how to install a door or window, or some creative uses of recycled materials for those creative people!

Right now we have two classes accepting participants, which are listed below: If you are interested attending this free class please RSVP to Caleb White, Restore Manager, by sending an email to caleb@spshabitat.org

Installing a Door taught by Warren Anderson of Anderson Construction, Saturday, February 25th from 11AM – 1PM.

Window Installation and Techniques taught by Don Robinson, Saturday, March 24th from 11AM – 1PM.

If you are interested attending this free class please RSVP to Caleb White, Restore Manager, by sending an email to caleb@spshabitat.org

We are making great progress at our Shepherd’s Grove site. Check out all the beautiful interior work being done. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, whether that be construction, ReStore, office or serving on a committee, come out to our New Volunteer Orientation Feb 16th 5:30pm at our affiliate office.

Do you know a low-income family that could use a hand-up? Our Homeownership Application Meetings have been set for the 1st Tuesday of each month and are open to families who dream of owning a home. Attending one of these Homeownership Orientations is the first step out of poverty housing and the only way potential homeowners can receive an application to the Habitat program. Learn more by clicking on the Homeownership tab. Homeownership Application Meetings begin at 6:00 pm. Call us at (360) 956-3456, ext. 5, if you plan on attending.

If you have been to the ReStore in the past month you will have noticed quite a few fresh faces! We have four new regular volunteers! Bailey, came to us in October looking for something to do with his time since his retirement. So Tuesdays and Wednesdays he volunteers his time in the ReStore doing pickups and helping out with organization of the store. This is one example of how you can get involved other than just on our build site, which is another great spot to volunteer at. The ReStore is fun, exciting, and a very dynamic place to be.

For more information about the ReStore, or volunteering at the ReStore. Please contact Caleb White, ReStore Manager, at caleb@spshabitat.org, or 360-956-3456 ext. 4.