How a $2 chair launches local business
A $2 ReStore chair was really the start of it all. When Sally and Andy Pella bought the $2 chair from The ReStore for their daughter’s dorm room, they sanded, painted and reupholstered the piece, then shared photos on Facebook. Friends said it was beautiful enough to sell, and that’s how Red Door Reclaimed was launched.! Now, only […]
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Andrew Carlson: Educating is his thing
Here’s a fresh face you should get to know. It belongs to Andrew Carlson, new assistant manager at the Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store. Raised in NE Portland, Andrew attended Grant High School, and later graduated from Portland State where he studied history and social sciences with the intent of becoming a teacher. While […]
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Petty Blake: She's a natural!
“Customer service is my heart, and I love being with people!” said Petty Blake. Every exclamation makes that pretty obvious, and it’s what makes us thrilled to have Petty on our team. Petty first found The ReStore when she began her “rejob” search. After 20 plus years babysitting grandkids, she was a bit out of touch […]
Read MoreReStores closed for Labor Day
Event Date: 2016-08-26 21:00:00 Heads up! ReStores in Portland, Beaverton and Vancouver will be closed Monday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday. But we’ve got good news! Beginning October 1 our ReStores will stay open until 7 pm Monday through Friday. Saturday hours will shift to 10am to 5pm. We hope this means you […]
Read MoreBACK TO SCHOOL SALE AUGUST 26-27
Event Date: 2016-08-26 00:45:00 If you love, love, love old-school chairs, desks, project tables, you’re gonna love the BACK TO SCHOOL SALE at ReStores in Portland, Beaverton and Vancouver going on Friday, August 26, and Saturday, August 27. All three locations will have awesome vintage desks and dunce stools, too, while supplies last. It’s a […]
Read MoreClassique blog tells The ReStore story
This past year, The ReStore raised enough funds to build 14 Habitat homes. But, we couldn’t do it without you: the donors, the shoppers, the volunteers and the new homeowners. We’re a community built on hope – hope for a better future. We do it one house at a time, one furniture donation at a […]
Read MoreAll ReStores closed Wednesday, August 24
ReStores in Portland, Beaverton and Vancouver will be closed Wednesday, August 24, for staff development. ReStore donation docks will also be closed and donation pickups will not be scheduled for that day either, but we’ll be back up and running and anxious to greet you on Thursday, August 25. Hey, and while we have your attention, […]
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Pomeroy named Salvage Service manager: 'I'm where I belong'
“It’s a path to the heart.” That’s how Mark Pomeroy recently described coming to work for The ReStore. Mark joined our staff in June as the new Salvage Service manager. In his new role, Mark will oversee all Salvage Service operations, including planning and development for The ReStore’s deconstruction program. Though he’s new to The […]
Read MoreThe ReStore names Mark Pomeroy to lead deconstruction team
June 27, 2016 (PORTLAND, Ore.) – The Habitat for Humanity Portland/Vancouver Metro ReStore has named Mark Pomeroy as its new Salvage Service manager. Pomeroy, who previously worked in deconstruction management for The Rebuilding Center, will be in charge of developing and overseeing The ReStore’s Salvage Service department. “We’re very fortunate to find someone as […]
Read MoreRead all about us! Oregon Home magazine features The ReStore
If you love architectural salvage and old barns, check out the summer edition of Oregon Home magazine. Of course, we don’t mind pointing you to page 41 where you’ll find the article on The ReStore and the deconstruction movement. You can also read the online version HERE! Hey, and give us some feedback. We’d love to […]
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