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Donation pickups available in Oregon and Vancouver

Good news!  In June ReStore resumed residential pickups in Oregon, and we have expanded our service to include routes in Vancouver. Due to physical distancing requirements necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic, we have had to make some procedural changes in how we manage pickups: • Donated items must be able to be safely moved by […]

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Shop ReStore Online

Ready for something altogether new? Now you can shop the Habitat for Humanity ReStore online.  Our online inventory includes discounted new and used furniture, appliances, textiles, clothing, home improvement goods, home furnishings, paint and building materials. Of course, we will also feature a curated collection of uncommon goods and treasures – those special finds that make […]

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ReStore open 6 days a week: More days to donate and shop

All ReStores are open 6 days a week from 10am to 6pm Wednesday through Monday, closed Tuesdays. ​ The following mandatory safety protocols are now in place at all ReStore locations: Face masks must be worn at all times. Masks must cover mouth and nose. No exceptions. Face shields are available for those unable to wear other […]

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GRESHAM RESTORE CLOSES MARCH 16

Due to rising concerns over the spread of COVID-19, we have decided to close our Gresham ReStore location at 610 NE 181st Avenue as of 6pm Monday, March 16. We will be open to accept donations and allow customers to pick up holds on Wednesday, March 17, and Thursday, March 18, from 10am to 12:30pm […]

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Now shop the ReStore Online!

Ready for something all together new? Now you can shop the Habitat for Humanity ReStore Online at https://www.shoppdxrestore.org/! Our online store inventory includes new and gently used furniture, appliances, lighting, home decor, vintage pieces, tools, outdoor items, and more. It features a curated collection of uncommon goods and treasures – those special finds that make […]

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ReStore status – COVID-19

UPDATE 9/18/2020 Safety precautions remain in place at all locations in the Portland Metro Area. Following closures due to air quality conditions, we will be open 10-6 7 days a week through September 2020. Face masks are mandatory and 6 ft. physical distancing is required.    UPDATE: 3/20/20 7:06pm   Due to concerns over the spread […]

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Volunteering at the Beaverton ReStore: 2019 was a very good year

Over the course of this past year, the Beaverton ReStore had over 21,143 hours of volunteer service performed by our 658 volunteers! We have had many new volunteers start with us this year, including Ann, Craig, and Nat who have all completed over 100 hours. Ann was introduced to Habitat while working for a health […]

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DIY Tips from local DIYer Tiff Bee

Makeover maven Tiff Bee says her favorite ReStore finds are plant and garden-related, but on the day we chatted with her at the Vancouver Habitat Store she had just staked her claim on a remarkable acquisition: an antique barley twist table with matching chairs. All pieces were in great condition, but Tiff has plans to […]

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Gifting 101: ReStore gift cards now on sale

You may love to shop…or maybe you don’t… either way picking out the perfect gift, the one that reflects both thoughtfulness and purpose can be straining the little gray cells. We have an easy solution for you: a ReStore gift card. They come in any denomination and they never ever expire.  Whether the person on […]

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Phil Gerigscott: Plan BEE could be saving his life

Most people associate bee stings with pain, but to Phil Gerigscott the sting of a honey bee could be saving his life.  A bit of background Phil, who was raised  in the suburbs of Chicago, moved to Oregon about three years ago with his wife Emma, dog and Pete the parakeet. Emma earned her MFA […]

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