Celebrating 10 years in El Salvador
Just months after celebrating her 10-year anniversary of working at Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Malia Tam Sing set out on her second Global Village Trip to El Salvador. Each day, Malia awoke before 6 a.m. and took in the warm, morning air, reflecting on the day’s activities to come. A hearty breakfast and coffee from […]
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Amy Dobesh: Loving the story of things
It’s a good thing that Warehouse Supervisor Amy Dobesh is a hands-on person. Many times her team at the Beaverton ReStore has processed over 100 donation drop offs in a single day. “I knew it was going to be fast-paced and in the trenches, helping out every day,” she said, unfazed. “Ideally there’s someone on […]
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SOLD! Resurrected Powers vintage hall chair goes to auction winner
UPDATE: This silent auction has closed and the winning $200 bid was submitted by Dave Yak! Thanks, Dave, and all the other bidders for participating! Our next silent auction item is a vintage Burroughs adding machine. In the future we hope to host silent auctions at all ReStore locations. If you’re a fan of the Habitat ReStore you understand […]
Read MoreDecember 2018 DIY Workshops: Teacup Succulents & Cuppa Candle
Event Date: 2018-11-12 23:45:00 How can you upgrade a .99 teacup into something special? Just in time for the gift-giving season, we’re holding two DIY teacup workshops at the Portland ReStore. RSVP required. Each workshop is limited to 15 participants. CUPPA CANDLES SATURDAY, DEC. 8 PORTLAND RESTORE Join us as we create charming soy candles […]
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Heidie McCall: Rehabbing new venue a labor of love
The iconic 1980s transmission shop is changing gears, shifting into something rather unexpected in the City of Vancouver. Detailing is in the hands of artist and musician Heidie McCall. A few years ago Heidie started the band Old Rock ’n’ Roll Queen. She faced push back from clubs that expected bands to play covers, instead […]
Read More5 recycled art ideas that will spark your creativity
MILWAUKEE — Recycled art is any kind of art made from materials that might otherwise be headed for a landfill. Naturally, Habitat for Humanity ReStores are great places for artists to find materials they can transform into something new and unique. Milwaukee Habitat ReStore has seen firsthand the great art that can come from stray materials; they’ve […]
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Jan Upton: From her garden to yours
Jan dug deep, turning the compost, and as it spilled over exposing rich organic soil, her young daughter Kate stood alert, pulling out the largest earthworms then just holding them in her hands. The Portland ReStore has been a little more green the last couple of years? In large part that is due to the […]
Read MoreDIY: Back to School Desk Projects
By Theresa Clement Build a back to school DIY desk space with items from Habitat ReStore Back-to-school DIY desk space ideas for getting your kids’ desks ready for homework: shop Habitat for Humanity ReStore for ready-to-use deals on desks and little treasures perfect for upcycling. Even if your kids are doing most of their […]
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Redesigning: John Lassen's bed-frame easel
Take a look at what John Lassen built from a weathered king-size Ethan Allen bed frame and a door! John, who has 15 years of computer graphics experience, says he does all his projects in Photoshop, first photographing each piece, then reassembling it digitally. “My processes are born out of necessity,” he says. “I think […]
Read MoreRESTORES CLOSEDFOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
The Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Portland, Beaverton, Gresham and Vancouver will be closed Monday, September 3, for the Labor Day holiday. Please drop off donations during our regular business hours through 6pm Sunday, Sept. 2, or starting Tuesday, September 4 from 10am to 6pm. Thank you!
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