Archive for the ‘Store’ Category

Please join us this Saturday, May 5, 2012,  for our third annual Birdhouses and Barbecue down at the ReStore. Last years event was a huge success with over 40 birdhouses built and painted on that day. The cost of the event is $5 per birdhouses built, the barbecue lunch is free for everyone. Bring the kids down and create mom a unique Mother’s day gift she will not soon forget. All proceeds from the event go straight into our building project!

On Saturday we hosted our second ReStore Academy class. ReStore volunteer Don Robinson taught the class on how to properly install a window commonly found in the ReStore. Since our windows can come without a flange and can sometimes be tricky to install, this class was great.

When asked, one attendee stated, “The class was outstanding. I really learned a lot more than I thought I would coming into it.”.

The ReStore does plan on hosting these courses once a month. Our next class slated to be held at the end of April will be an electrical class on how to install light and a two switches being taught by Sam’s Electric. For more information on the ReStore Academy, please email Caleb White, ReStore Manager at caleb@spshabitat.org

Whirlpool does a lot for South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity. They donate appliances for our homes, free of charge. On occasion we will get a special gift from them. That gift comes in the donation of appliances for the sole purpose of selling them in our ReStore. As you may know, all proceeds from sales at the ReStore go directly to our building projects. So large donation of appliances can go a long way in our mission to provide housing for the low income.

This past February, Whirlpool made a great donation of ranges and range hoods to the ReStore. These brand new products are marked to half of what they are retail! With such great savings you can win by saving a ton of money during your kitchen remodel all while giving back to Habitat for Humanity. So thank you Whirlpool for continuing to give back year after year. These items will go fast, so hurry down to the store while you can. We are opened EVERYDAY from 9:00 Am – 6:00 PM.

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

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.

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Christmas is fast approaching and if you are still looking for that perfect gift, give the gift that keeps on giving, a gift certificate to the ReStore! The ReStore offers gift certificates in any denomination, so you can give that perfect gift at the perfect price. This gift not only helps that loved one fix up their home, it also gives back to the community. Each dollar spent at the ReStore goes right back to South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity low income housing project! Gift certificates do not expire, so get one now and keep it until you need it!

Its that time of the year again! Friends and family will soon be at your home for the holidays. Now is the perfect time to upgrade that sink, add some new trim or molding, or even get some new furniture. Impress your guests with a brand new Delta faucet from the ReStore! These faucets range from $30-150 (half of their retail costs!) very eye catching designs!

It is also time to get some new furniture! New in this week is a very comfy leather chair ($150) and an eight piece dinner chair set ($35/chair)! Don’t miss out on these awesome bargains, just in time for the holidays!