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Whole room, one price!

All March we spotlighted this very cool vignette of furniture and decor at the Vancouver Habitat Store. Now the entire collection-yes, every single thing–will be sold online for one price starting April 6. Get all 14 pieces for $450. It’s an outstanding value! To see all the pieces included in this one price, go to […]

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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 […]

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DIY: 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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Introducing 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 […]

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Winter 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. […]

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