Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month
Thank you!
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Meet Kat, Volunteer Program Manager!
Our new volunteer program manager has been on the job a few short weeks and we’re thrilled to introduce you to Kat Lucid. Kat grew up in Chicago where she earned a degree in comedy writing and performance from Columbia College Chicago. While studying at Columbia, she worked part time at a local museum taking […]
Read MoreDIY: Create a Dining Table from a Door
Looking for a versatile and affordable table? If you find an old solid shed door at the ReStore like we did, it’s just the ticket! What we were looking for: We wanted a very sturdy door with a rustic charm. What we found: We found this old large 80″ x 32″ door, 1.75″ thick. Cost: $25 The project: […]
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Do it yourself, don't keep it to yourself! A friendly story about reuse and ReStore
One of the best things about good friends is how well they look out for you. Take the story of Ashley and Alysia. Ashley and her husband David just bought their first home in the Lents neighborhood in southeast Portland. As the couple set about shopping for furnishings, their focus was on keeping it local, […]
Read MoreIntroducing Habitat for Humanity Portland Region
In this critical time for stable housing, two Habitat for Humanity organizations are uniting as one—Habitat for Humanity Portland Region—to greatly expand our impact. It is with great excitement for the future of affordable homeownership that Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East and Willamette West Habitat for Humanity announce we have merged our two organizations and […]
Read MoreWinter Clothing Drive now at ReStore
Our Winter Clothing Drive is going on now at all locations. Donors may drop off winter apparel in the designated bins inside each of our stores through January 22. Items will be distributed to the following local non-profits: p:ear: Cause: p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless youth through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth […]
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Stuart Mathew: Man of steel at the Vancouver Habitat Store
There’s a bustle of activity in the back room of the Vancouver Habitat Store. Staff and volunteers sort and price donations while keeping one eye trained on the driveway where donors drop off loads of reusable goods like furniture, lamps, sinks and toilets, a vase or maybe a box of dishes and a food processor. […]
Read MoreDealing with decluttering?
Many people consider spring cleanup the big annual event, the home reset, so to speak, but let’s face it, once a year is just not enough. Our home is not only the place where we live, it serves as entertainment venue, school room and office. Right now is a great time to thin out and reclaim […]
Read MoreBIG NOVEMBER SALE: CYBER MONDAY!
This is ReStore’s first ever CYBER MONDAY SALE! Shop our online store at pdxrestore.org on November 30 and get 20% off your entire basket* online only- everything from furniture and lighting to paint supplies and tools. (To get your discount, enter coupon code CYBER20 on Nov. 30 when shopping online only at pdxrestore.org.) This sale applies […]
Read MoreBuild a Home Frame a Future: Watch their stories unfold
We invite you to watch Willamette West Habitat for Humanity’s virtual fundraising event, Build a Home Frame a Future. You don’t want to miss it. You will hear directly from families whose lives have been changed by the generosity of donors, volunteers, and community partners. Proceeds raised are vital to support Habitat’s mission and bring […]
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