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WINNER ANNOUNCED: Upcycled cottage shed sweet Gresham giveaway

UPDATED JUNE 16, 2017 – The drawing for the upcycled cottage shed was held at the Gresham ReStore grand opening gala Thursday night. The winner of the shed is Mindy Michelson. Congratulations, Mindy! _________________ If you love old doors like we do at the Habitat ReStore you’re going to love this upcycle idea. We assembled […]

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DIY PROJECT: TV stand turned tortoise home

Here’s a great idea for pet lovers handy with a jigsaw.  Recently Portland ReStore volunteer Marc Ceniceros came up with a plan to create an attractive enclosure for his family’s pet tortoise, Sam. To accomplish the task affordably, Marc salvaged materials from The ReStore. He provided this step-by-step guide to demonstrate how it’s done. TORTOISE ENCLOSURE 101: Start […]

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Salvage Service harvests high-end materials in Bethany

With the increased need for new housing, city and community leaders continue to brainstorm ways to balance the number of home demolitions with the need to maintain neighborhood integrity, keep used building materials viable for reuse, and conserve natural resources. For the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, that means an opportunity to contribute knowledge, construction experience and […]

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Watch: ReStore featured on 'Community Hotline'

It’s always exciting to turn people on to what Habitat ReStore is all about, but recently Business Relations Director Mark Haley and Gresham ReStore Manager Brieana Weaver had a chance to broadcast our message to Community Hotline viewers. Last week at the Gresham television studios of MetroEast Community Media, Monica Weitzel, show host and director […]

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We're hiring!

If you’re looking for an employer who believes in people before the bottom line, then consider working for the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. We’ve got job openings that could be the perfect match for you. Please check out our listing: http://pdxrestore.org/jobs Pay close attention to applicant requirements, application materials and deadlines.  

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Brieana Weaver: Ready for the Gresham challenge

It’s sounds romantically trendy to house a Habitat ReStore in an old abandoned winery, but the way Brieana Weaver tells it, it was way more shabby than chic. There was no electricity, no running water, no plumbing, just “bare bones” and a lot of flashlights at the Habitat ReStore in Fresno where Brieana first began […]

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Gresham ReStore taking shape: Supplies, volunteers needed

We’re working hard to get the new Gresham ReStore opened as quickly as possible. The floors have been stripped and sealed, then staff and volunteers began floor striping. Painting the interior, setting up gondola racks and a host of other tasks remain on our to-do list. Want to help? You can register to volunteer online: HERE. We […]

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Colleen O'Toole: Volunteers' most FAQ might surprise you

Most FAQ? “When can I come back?” That’s according to Volunteer Program Manager Colleen O’Toole. Colleen has been with The ReStore for a little over 6 years. She was initially hired as volunteer coordinator at the Washington County ReStore, but took on an expanded role for all four locations (Gresham ReStore opening soon) almost two […]

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Ugly Christmas Sweater contest winner announced!

Event Date: 2016-11-30 21:45:00 UDPATE:  Here he is, the winner of The ReStore’s 2016 Ugly Christmas Sweater contest. His bravery in the face of snarky critics (and 82 Facebook ‘likes’) has earned our hero a $100 ReStore gift card. So, bring that winning sweater into the Clark County Habitat for Humanity Store by January 21, […]

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Tracy Livie: A find for Clark County

It was a friend who first turned Tracy Livie on to The ReStore. They had just bought furniture from the Washington County ReStore and they needed Tracy’s advice. “They were asking me about refinishing it, and they told me about how wonderful the store is,” she said. So when Tracy saw the sign for the […]

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