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Shop local: ReStores open for business

Every purchase, every donation, every volunteer hour helps build more Habitat for Humanity homes in the Portland/Vancouver Metro area. We accept furniture, household goods, appliances, decorator items and building materials.  Our ReStores are open for shopping and donating 10am to 6pm Wednesday through Monday.   via GIPHY  

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Remodeler's folly? Salvage instead

Don’t do it! You’ve probably watched some of those home improvement shows you’ve seen remodelers take a sledge hammer to old cabinets they’re removing. Our advice: Skip that step and call ReStore Salvage Service. We’re a licensed and bonded contractor who can remove reusable cabinets, windows, doors, lighting and appliances. We will leave your space […]

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ReStores closed Wednesday, Sept. 4

Please note that Habitat ReStores in Portland, Beaverton, Gresham and Vancouver will be closed on Wednesday, September 4, for staff development. The donation pickup service has been suspended for that day. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and hope to see you when our stores reopen 10am Thursday, September 5.

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Briana Ramos: Behind the wheel for ReStore

Are you a morning person or a night person? No. I’m a coffee person. Briana Ramos has been a donation pickup driver for Habitat ReStore for nearly a year. On any given day, she will pick up 6-8 donations. A single pickup could be one sofa, or a house full of belongings. She can do it.  “I […]

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Habitat for Humanity homeownership program

To learn about qualifying for Habitat for Humanity homeownership and neighborhood revitalization programs, please see below for the affiliate in your area: Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Homeownership Program (Multnomah, Washington and northern Clackamas counties) Homeownership Program Home Repair and Preservation Neighborhood Revitalization   Evergreen Habitat for Humanity (Clark County, Washington) Homeownership Program A Brush with Kindness […]

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Enjoy a road trip? Volunteer at ReStore

Do you enjoy being on the move and meeting new people? Want to make a positive impact in our community and for our environment? Are you able to pack and load a box truck with Tetris-like expertise? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, we have a volunteer opportunity for you! […]

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Six easy pieces: The Rich world of metal recycling

Master recycler and longtime Vancouver Habitat Store volunteer, Rich Reiter, has done it again!  Rich used to collect, sort and recycle metal from his neighbors, then one day several years ago Rich approached us about developing an extensive metal recycling program in our store. He introduced a way to sort out all the various types […]

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NEW! Treasure Hunters weekly coming to your inbox

This week Portland Metro ReStore will launch a TREASURE HUNTERS weekly email featuring 6-8 items in our stores that deserve robust recognition – some new, some used, some vintage, and some mind-bogglingly unusual. Photos, price and location will be included. We promise to keep it short, sweet and simple. Subscribe to this new fun feature […]

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WINNER ANNOUNCED: $250 McMenamins overnighter

May 2, 2019 — We’re excited to announce the winner of the $250 gift card is Dave Jackson! Congratulations, Dave! We also want to thank everyone who donates, shops and volunteers at the Habitat for Humanity ReStores in the Portland Metro area throughout the year. Your support helps build more affordable, sustainable Habitat homes right […]

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